Barn-Wood Ceiling Medallion...You Can Make One Too!

Faux barn-wood!

I have seen barn-wood all over blogland. I fell in love with it at first sight. Since my area does not have any old barns I decided I could make my own barn style wood. 

~ How to Age the Wood ~

Apple Cider Vinegar 

Steel Wool

Container for Solution

Paint Brush  
I used: (rough cut cedar wood from Lowes)
 Any boards that look like barn-wood will work....I used cedar. It's from Lowes and the stock number is 7499. The wood size was 1" x 4" x 8 feet. The wood has a smooth side and a rough side. I used the rough side.

Pour the apple cider vinegar into a container. Add the steel wool and let it sit for 24 hours.

 I used a chip paint brush to apply the mixture to the wood.  

*Save your leftover mixture. I poured the rest into a glass jar. I discarded the steel wool.

~ Barn-wood Ceiling Medallion ~

I used (Titebond 11) premium wood glue to glue the boards together. I waited another 24 hours for the glue to set up and dry.

My husband cut the circle for me. I used a charger plate for the size. 
(13 inches)

 He also used a router to finish off the edge of the medallion.

I used the apple cider vinegar mixture again to stain the sides. 

Now the fun part begins! It's time to hang the wagon wheel.

The wagon wheel light is on a dimmer switch. It's very bright in the picture! It will also go as low as candlelight.

The glass globes are from Lowes.

 

Not bad for faux barn-wood. 

Thanks for stopping by!

xo,

Dee

I was asked: How long did you leave the vinegar mixture on your wood? Or do you just let it soak in?

Reply - Just wipe the mixture on and wait till it dries :)

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