[komal211]

Hello, I have very limited knowledge in chemistry in science in general. For the making of a role-playing game, I need to be able to accelerate the aging process of paper with text printed on it , via an inket printer (black and white, as well as colors).

I would like to know which chemical ingredients I could use for that. I know it can be done for food, inside a sealed food jar for some days. The producer of the documentary titled "Super Size Me" did it in his documentary. I's sure it can also be done for paper. What should I try to do in order to accelerate the aging process of printed paper ?

Thank you.

[Borek]

I would experiment with combinations of UV, heating and bleach (just keep it open in the same container paper is, don't wet the paper).

[Corribus]

I once had a similar need. You don't need to actually simulate aging to get an old look, and in any case that can be difficult because most papers (printer papers, anyway) are chemically treated to resist environmental damage. I found that dying good stock printer, drawing or water color paper with diluted coffee worked very well - the liquid in the coffee also warps the paper, which helps with the old look. I also burned the edges of the paper with a candle to make for a very aged look.