How can I dull or antique gold trim (sewing)?

Question

I am currently sewing my Halloween costume, but the gold trim I'm using is too bright and shiny. Does anyone know what I could use to make it more dull and antiqued looking?

I was thinking there might be some sort of glaze, but wasn't sure what I could use. Thanks!!!

Answer 1

Before you attach it I would spray it down with a little spray paint. At your local craft store you should be able to buy Design Master spray paints they have a color called Glossy Wood Tone. That color is great for toning down brights without loosing all of the color and all of the shine. Once it is dry you can attach it as usual.

Answer 2

I like the first answer, maybe that's something I had not thought of (or knew about).

You can try a quilter's trick to make things look "old." We soak our fabric in cold tea water. Put some cold water in a clean sink, add tea bags and let it steep. When you get the "color" you want, put in your fabric, or, in your case, your gold trim. Let it soak for as long as you want, the longer you soak it, the deeper the color.

I don't know if this will work on trim or not. You may want to try a little bit in a bowl just to see if it works.

The other solution seems o.k. to me, too.

Answer 3

This page has some good tips (scroll down to "Trim")

http://www.directcon.net/wander/liztrim.htm

She recommends black dye, or Dull-cote- see link for details.