weathering softparts

what do everybody use?other than airbrush

I used auto upholstery paint in the rattle can, works like a charm.

I became a little curious.. if you are "faking" documents, to make them look old you can use coffe / tea solutions and then dry the paper. Would this also work on fabric? Hmm.. anyone tried?

I use charcoal. I grill alot so I just use the ashes.

Originally Posted by shortimer52

I use charcoal. I grill alot so I just use the ashes.

won't that rub off or fade in time?

I actually take each piece individually(flight suit, spats, vest, etc....) and litterally rub them into the hub caps of the wheels of my jeep. REAL DIRT!!! It looks good in my opinion, and there's always more when you need it.

Originally Posted by Lucksy31

I actually take each piece individually(flight suit, spats, vest, etc....) and litterally rub them into the hub caps of the wheels of my jeep.

Good one! 8)

You can also use water colour, like the children use for painting, just rub it in to your liking and then seal it with hairspray, and I believe you can seal just about anything with hairspray. Works great on plastic, fabric - you name it

Try the furnace room floor in your basement .. if you have one !!

I use rattle cans.

rattlecans, airbrush, dirt from my basement.

i never thought about the ash from the grill... that's a great one, i'll have to try it.

Rattlecans
I used "Mohawk" brand
They are more stain than paint
and here's a pic

I use about all the above, including the brake dust off the rims, as well as matte fabric paint and a bit of water. Works well and won't wash out, more importantly.

for my first (and very terrible) boba costume i made it in october so there were still some leaf piles around. so i rolled around in a wet nasty pile of leafy filth and got some good weathering all around.