[header] How to antique stainless steel [title] Wear the appropriate safety gear. [step] At minimum, you should wear safety goggles and heat-resistant, fire-resistant gloves. [substeps] Also note that you will need to handle the stainless steel object with another device, like tongs or a vice. 
Everything you use should be both fire-resistant and heat-resistant to prevent accidental burns. [title] Fill a container with warm, moist coffee grounds.