This might appear daft, in fact, there's no doubt that it is indeed daft but here's a question for you hobbyists. How do you age wood? Seriously, how do you age wood? I need something (specifically? A pair of drum sticks) to look like they'd been around and used from about 1975. Any ideas? I'd stick them face down right into the soil and let them dry out (I've got until Christmas Day) but of course the rock-solid ground prevents that at the moment. So, diluted Marmite? Repeatedly wet and then dry in the oven? Any suggestions gratefully welcomed.