Artificially aging gold bullion embroidery?

[MattS]

This may be an Anti-Preservation topic, but I am looking for suggestions on taking modern reproduction embroidered insignia (such as cap badges made in Pakistan) and making it look used. I'm not out to deceive anyone, I just prefer it to not be so shiny and new. Thanks!

 

[vintageproductions]

When I worked on some costuming projects we would lightly spray the patches with water, or a mixture of water and vinegar and put them in direct sunlight for a few days.

[MattS]

Thanks!

[Brig]

I believe Civil War reenactors use urine to add light age/patina to their buckles and buttons

[MattS]

That sounds..... like I'll pass. Thanks!