How do I make my paper look aged?

How can I make a sheet of paper look aged?

• I need it to look like a very old scroll, very weathered and aged. I've heard of techniques where you bake the paper in an oven and/or slightly burn the edges with a lighter. Have you done this? How do I go about this?

• Answer:

  Ha ha, there’s no explanation for it. I just don’t understand what makes men do those crazy things they do in the name of "male machismo." I’ve heard it said that it has to do with testosterone levels. The higher the level, the more "manly" they want to behave (if you choose to associate the two ideas). Ultimately though, I am a man who does not identify with "male machismo." I’m not gay, I’m just a little more sensitive, introverted and quiet than a lot of men. I’m also happily married to a beautiful woman. She doesn’t think I show any signs of "machismo." Personally though, I’ve always thought in a similar fashion to what you’ve stated above - they’re out to prove something. If they don’t do macho stuff, then they aren’t macho. Why is it important to be macho? I don’t know. I don’t care if I look macho to people or not. I think that a lot of the things men do that seem macho are the result of group mentality. The more you get people together, the dumber they all act. If you think about it, it doesn't really look like they are doing those macho things for themselves... It's more of a show. They're showing their macho-ness to those around them - women, other men, gorillas... The more they beat their chest, the bigger and better they are in society, I suppose. I'm happy not trying to rise to the top through machismo. I'm already at the top. I'm going to go spend some time with my wife now. Good evening.