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Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - DVS - 06-28-2011
Just as the title says really. Any good tips?? Thanks
Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - Slasher Asher - 06-28-2011
Have you tried using sandpaper?
Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - msharrow - 06-28-2011
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
Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - DVS - 06-28-2011
Hey thanks guys for the quick replys. Does the sandpaper make it fray?
Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - MPN212 - 06-28-2011
(06-28-2011, 01:02 PM)DVS link Wrote: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:
![[Image: 692052273_photobucket_25724_.jpg]](http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad280/MPN212/692052273_photobucket_25724_.jpg)
![[Image: 692052273_photobucket_16845_.jpg]](http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad280/MPN212/692052273_photobucket_16845_.jpg)
Hope this helped, good luck!
Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - Darth Veach - 06-28-2011
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.
Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - DVS - 06-29-2011
WOW!!!! Those look great :thumbsup: :thumbsup: thanks guys for the tips i'll give it a go :biggrin:
Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - DVS - 07-03-2011
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
Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - DVS - 07-05-2011
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Any Tips On How To Weather Clothing? - Darth Veach - 07-05-2011
Yep, use it to rough up the edges. Drag the serrated edge across it until it begins to fray.