I am duplicating the look of 60 year old gates on my property that have lichen growing on them. I have added 4 new gates and
I have discovered a way to age new wood using a stew of vinegar and steel wool and want to inoculate them with the same lichen using the "lichen growth formula".
I am concerned about the possible acid residue from the vinegar treatment.
Will letting the gates age for a period of time dissipate the acid residue sufficiently so as not to inhibit the lichen growth?
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
SonomaPete