Apply tacky glue to cardstock and briefly pass a flame under the paper (safely) to create a bubbled, distressed texture.
: Crafters create "Faux Metal Corners" for book covers by treating cardstock with these darkening and metallic layering techniques. Materials Checklist Dark Steel Hack
: DIYers use these hacks to turn wooden blocks or ashwood into "steel" pedestals or side tables. Apply tacky glue to cardstock and briefly pass