A DIY Rusty Chicken Wire Solution

Did you ever notice how darn shiny chicken wire is when you buy it? 
A roll of chicken wire

Well no more!

I've found something that works to get the shine off...

Once upon a time I tried to paint chicken wire, if you need a good laugh today, check out this procedure.

Snow with spray paint in it


I'll try anything once...

So now, older and wiser... I've found something you can buy at the craft store that takes the shine off and makes it look old!

Instantly!

I started out by wrapping some chicken wire around an jar to get a cylindrical shape.


A roll of chicken wire and jar of buttons

Making a tube with the chicken wire

Too shiny for me!...

So I tried Sophisticated Finishes Rust Antiquing Solution. 


Bottle of Sophisticated finishes and roll of chicken wire

It is a clear watery solution that actually turns the chicken wire black when it touches the metal... instant aging!

I don't know what's in it but it is magic!

Roll of chicken wire with a patina

Cool... a basket for something??!

I used it to get the shine off the square wire I used for this gorgeous apple picking crate.


wooden crate of apples

See how old and rustic it makes the "new" wire look?

Wooden crate of apples showing wire bottom with a patina

 Have fun with this great new find, 
I know I'll be using it again!
It is way easier than wrestling chicken wire in the snow!
I hope you enjoyed this project and you'll take a look at my Amazon Shop for craft supplies I recommend. Also while you're here please sign up for the Homeroad emails on my sidebar so I can send my latest DIY post straight to you. 

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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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  1. Bonnie @ Uncommon DesignsNovember 1, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    AHHHH...You just made me very happy!! I told a friend a couple of weeks ago.. "surely there is something you can put on this to make it look old!" Yep...it was chicken wire we were talking about!! THANK YOU!!!!!! :)

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  2. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Youare the QUEEN of creating that aged look! Love that you share your tricks! Thanks!

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  3. JacquelineNovember 1, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    That is one cool product thanks so much for sharing this with us...I'm going to have to buy some for myself!

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  4. Katalina JewelryNovember 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Thanks for sharing this tip!

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  5. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateNovember 1, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Thanks for sharing your tip! Awesome!

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  6. KatieNovember 1, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This is awesome!! Instant age! I love it!!

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  7. AbbyNovember 1, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Super good idea! Thanks!

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  8. MandyNovember 2, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I LOVE this stuff and use it all the time. I'm new to your blog and a follower.

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  9. The Pennington PointNovember 2, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Fabulous! This is just what I need. Thanks! Lisa~

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  10. Artsy VaVaNovember 2, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Thanks for the tip! I will definitely use it!!!

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  11. Katie @ sweetgirlexpressionsNovember 3, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Awesome!!!! I have been wondering how to fix that!!!

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  12. OliveNovember 3, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    What a delightful tip. Thanks bunches. ♥Olive

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  13. Alison AgnewNovember 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    pretty cool technique
    for getting that aged look

    thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!

    alison

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  14. Cottage and BroomeNovember 3, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    What a great tip, I have chicken wire that I was planning on painting. You have saved me! Thanks for sharing this, Laura Cottage and Broome. Will be your newest follower.

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  15. Kaden EpsteinNovember 4, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Where do you get the solution? It Seems great...and I want some!

    katieepstein@yahoo.com

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  16. Honey at 2805November 4, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    You are a magician! The basket is terrific!

    Thanks for sharing your magic tips at Potpourri Friday!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I only wish I had seen it sooner. I literally have spray painted chicken wire drying on my patio as we speak :) Next time I guess!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Great tip, I'm sure it will be well copied! I know I will try it, Thanks!

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  19. The Charm of HomeNovember 10, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Great idea. I wish I could find a hutch to put chicken wire in. I love that look too. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  20. Laura S ReadingNovember 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I just know my grandparents are groaning in their graves wondering what the world has come to that we are fascinated with rust and aged things being fashionable.
    Back then it was a source of pride to have everything shiny and new.
    Still, I hope they will be happy I enjoy honoring the past by keeping pieces of it in my home.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Fantastic post and I've got it linked to my chicken wire post too today - well done!

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  22. ARKFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Smart!! I love the look~

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  23. Dawn - Simply TangerineFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Thank you for sharing Susan! I used your method to age some chicken wire on a media cabinet that I just refinished. Very helpful!

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