Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing?

[DVS ●]

Just as the title says really. Any good tips?? Thanks

[Slasher Asher ●]

Have you tried using sandpaper?

[msharrow ●]

i take them out in my yard on the driveway with work boots on and stomp them and drag them across the driveway and into the dirt for about half an hour (your neighbors will think you are nuts), soak them in hot coffee grounds and water for a day then, sandpaper the areas that i missed, then wash them with very little detergent. weathering takes some work if you really want a worn look.

mike

[DVS ●]

Hey thanks guys for the quick replys. Does the sandpaper make it fray?

[MPN212 ●]

Hey thanks guys for the quick replys. Does the sandpaper make it fray?

I use an exacto knife for fraying. I drag the blade sideways instead of with the sharp side, or you'll cut strait through. I also LIGHTLY mist spray paints and rubbing red acrylic paint by fingers deep into the fabric can give you a nice blood look.

Here's two examples, these do look a little better in person:







Hope this helped, good luck!

[Darth Veach ●]

I use a steak knife with a serrated edge. I use it sideways as well, you don't want straight cuts. You want the jagged edge to begin to fray open a hole by repeatedly dragging it over the area. Then asMPN212 said, use acrylics for staining and weathering. Always start light, you can always add more to your liking.

[DVS ●]

WOW!!!! Those look great :thumbsup: :thumbsup: thanks guys for the tips i'll give it a go :biggrin:

[DVS ●]

Right got my freddy jumper so gonna make a start this week. Have to say im a bit nervious never done anything like this before :unsure: will all these tips be ok for this type of material?? and as for the steak knife thing is that going to be the best way to fray the collar cuffs and bottom?? thanks again

[DVS ●]

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[Darth Veach ●]

Yep, use it to rough up the edges. Drag the serrated edge across it until it begins to fray.