Topic: Pickling Wood to Reproduce the Old World Charm
Pickling is a term that comes from a particular finish used on wood furniture by our ancestors. In days gone by, people would take a handful of galvanized nails and soak them in white vinegar for 2 to 3 days. The vinegar would eat the galvanizing away from the nails. When the nails were removed, the vinegar was left a cloudy color. The vinegar solution would be applied to new wood to provide it with an aged look.