Wood Bench - Blueprints How Do I Distress My Wood Bench?

How do i distress my wood bench? - wood bench - blueprints

My FIL said that could burn, but I am a little afraid of it. Articals I was reading, but I really want to step by step instructions that come with photos. Grinding is a better way, or what I want, "Dent and stain? I want pictures of the two, so I know what I want. Can anyone help please?