How to Make Antiqued Clothespins

Recently I did a post about my Crib Spring Memo Board.
crib spring with antiqued clothespins

I had so many wonderful comments but I kept thinking about one comment every time I walked past the crib spring.

Heather said I should stain or paint my clothespins. 
Well Heather... you were right! Thank you for your inspirational comment.

This post is for you!
aged clothespin

dollar store clothespins

and dumped them into a solution of white vinegar and a steel wool pad...

Note: it has to be an old SOS pad that rusts, not all do. 


vinegar and jar of solution

I actually have a steel wool ball in the bottom of this jar and I just keep refilling it.

I left the clothespins in the solution for about 1 minute.


clothespins in a bowl of vinegar and steel wool


Then dumped the clothespins onto a paper towel to dry.


Antiqued clothespins

And hellooooo... they look sooo much better now!

All distressed, antiqued and beautiful!


Antiqued clothespins on a card

Of course I had to go back and antique every clothespin in the house!


stained clothespins


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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. AshleyFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Great Idea....I have also turned my girls old crib frame into a Inspirational board in my craftroom. The new clothes pins have looked right on it, so I will have to color them, as well! Be Blessed :)

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  2. Korrie@RedHenHomeFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Every one in the house?? You go, girl ;-)

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  3. BlissFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Do you have a recipe for your "vintage" clothes pin potion? I know it says steel wool and vinegar, so I can't go wrong can I if I just put that in a jar?

    ~Bliss~

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  4. TammyFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Heather is a great gal. She has inspiration coming out her you know what. :)
    looks great. I have an exact set of crib springs( my daughters) in my studio doing the same thing..
    tammy

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  5. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    This is a beautiful project - very inspiring. I'm following via Linky Party Blog Hop.

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  6. LindaFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    I LOVE that project, but had to laugh that you actually anitqued the clothes pins....you could just have traded your new ones for my 'seasoned' ones. :-) After being on my clothes line for a year they are perfectly 'antiqued.'

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  7. JacquelineFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    What a great idea!

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  8. Create With JoyFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Hi Susan

    Love your project! I host a weekly creative party called Inspire Me Monday - I'd love for you to join us each week & share your favorite projects!

    I am now following you on Linky Followers and hope you'll join my creative community!

    Have a fabulous week!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  9. Claire JustineFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    Love this,I'm a new follower from the linky party,would love you to follow back ?:)

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  10. c.w.frostingFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    So pretty! I love faux aging things. Visiting & following from the linky hop!

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Yay - they look fantastic!! Did Tammy say I have inspiration coming from my behind?? Too funny....

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  12. MJFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    That was such a good idea and so well executed.

    Dropping by from the Linky Party. Please visit me at www.ahappysong.com

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  13. * The Design ConfidentialFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Following from Cheri's Party Hop! I'd love for you to follow me also at The Design Confidential - http://www.thedesignconfidential.com/

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  14. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I just found you on the Party hop and so glad I did. You have AWESOME ideas. I love the antiqued clothes pins with your crib/spring display piece. Your redone hutch is amazing. I love your tin back splash...oh too many things to look at! I'm your newest GFC and linky follower! I'd love for you to come visit and possibly follow back! Have an amazing end of the week!

    Marilyn
    4you-withlove.blogspot.com

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  15. Okio B DesignsFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Love em like that! You are so funny: every clothes pin in the house, eh? =)

    Jeanine

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  16. JaneFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Great idea! I had some new clothespins that I dumped into coffee to see if they would darken up a bit. They looked great at first but dried to pretty much the original color. I'm going to try the steel wool and vinegar. Thanks!!
    Jane

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  17. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    This is awesome! Great idea! Now following you too...love, love your blog.

    Kristen

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  18. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Wowwww I love your crib spring memo board and antiquing for the clothes pins!! Such a wonderful idea!

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  19. Elisa at home sweet nestFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    What a great little tweak! I love them and your memo board! Good for you and thanks for sharing!
    I found you through Funky Junk.

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  20. LifeLessOrdinaryFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Your clothespins turned out great! I'm still in love with your crib spring memo board. I want to make one too (as soon as I drag my old baby crib out of my mom's attic) and now I know how to antique my clothespins :) Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Hello Susan-
    Love the way your clothespins turned out.
    Thanks for the tip.
    I still Love your crib spring memo board.
    Thanks for sharing.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  22. LauraFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Great idea- thanks for sharing! I'll have to try this.

    Also- love the crib spring!!

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  23. SherryFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Hi, I'm visiting from Decorating with Cents and I found you on the blog hop. I'm now a linky follower...would like if you could follow back. Thanks

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  24. ShannonFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Hi! I found you thru pinterest, where the antiqued clothespins were pinned~love this idea and am going to try it. Now following you via LF & GF.

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  25. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsFebruary 28, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    How clever!!! LOVE how they look!!! Would love for you to stop by and link up! ;)

    www.uncommondesignsonline.com

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  26. NancyNovember 25, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I bought SOS pads. Washed out all the soap and put a couple in a jar with vinegar. It sat for two days and the vinegar is still just a little merky. No brown or rust... what am I doing wrong? (First I tried just steel wool, didn't work and then I saw that you posted in a comment to do SOS pads)

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