Prop Weathering Tutorial - Part 4: Fuller's Earth (dust) Weathering
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2022
- Weathering armor and other hard props is my favorite part of the build. In this fourth part of the tutorial, I delve into Fuller's Earth, a powder used for all sorts of things, including weathering in the movie industry. Many will just dust it on, which works, but I show a technique I came up with for a more controlled, longer-lasting process that involves a paintbrush or airbrush applying a binder to stick the dust down.
UPDATE Since this video, I have only been using the paintbrush to apply the matte varnish, I no longer use an airbrush. The both work, but the airbrush has a little less control, and requires more cleaning after use. The brush method I switched to in this video is now my standard technique.
I build armored costumes and props for Star Wars costumes as a member of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion. In this build I show some props that I have weathered this way, and I weather a small prop start to finish.
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"SE-14R Blaster" .stl files: www.etsy.com/listing/91119207... - Jak na to + styl
I'm new to making move prop but slowly getting there and thanks to this video I've learn something new, thanks man!
For the weathering on my Dune Stillsuit mask I used slightly brownish oil paint instead of varnish. This worked really well and also adds an undertone to the yellowish dust I put on top of it
Oh, great idea! Oil paint would work great for that.
Your weathering videos are the most intuitive and detailed tutorials out there and I can’t thank you enough!
Thanks so much!!
I agree, incredibly valuable. Thank you so very much.
Peace - Exactly what I was looking for to use on my Ashoka star ship crashed trooper helmet.
You are a weathering master!! I love that you talk us through what you are doing, (very rare on youtube). Your teachings open up new creative ideas for us and act as a guide for our imagination. Thank you so much for these teaching videos for those of us who are learning this art. I can't afford an airbrush system but I will try to adapt these applications. So glad I found your channel!!
thank you so much! for this I end up using a simple brush to apply the matte varnish, as it is more easy to target. A simple brush and a rag will work for most weathering techniques. An airbrush is nice for painting and some special things like mirror metallics require it, but simple works best for most weathering.
So so grateful for all of this! THANK YOU!!!
I am glad it was helpful!
Helpful tip for military uniforms. Soldiers will more likely use their off hand (non triger finger hand) to adjust their helmets so their weapon can be brought up quicker if they take fire
Ooh, nice tip! Thanks!
Vallejo products commonly like right around 30psi for proper flow if i recall correctly. Inks you can sometimes get away with a bit lower psi.
Thank u . Amazing .
We are planning an interior ship set for our show. This will help. Thanks.
Awesome! Sounds like a cool project! For sure watch the first video, it should help with whatever you do to make it look dirty.
Excellent tutorial! Love all your work!
Very nice tutorial. I recently bought some of that Fullers Earth, now you got my hyped to use it. Thanks for the tuts!
Sort of want to do the same idea to my Vader cape boots and robe, just a touch of dirt at like a foot down.
Your stuff is always spot on man. You've got some of the best weathering I have seen on CZcams.
Thanks so much!
omg thank you for this video !!!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Loved these videos. I had a question regarding a technique shown but not covered in the videos. There is a paint finish that looks stippled and bumpy that reminds me of old paint on a military vehicle. If read that some have accomplished the look with bondo. Do you have any insight on that? Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Nothing intentional, I think that is just spray paint build up.
What if you were trying to “dust” a whole shelf that is covered with stuff (like an ancient library or wizards shelf), would you use fullers earth and if yes, how would you “glue” it on? Same way?
Thanks again, super interestinf as I’m doing my first 3d print helmet (custom post empire mandalorian), and i’m new to these weathering technics.
May I ask what is the brand of your airbrush? I’m thinking about buying one but i don’t know which one to choose.
There are a range of levels, but I found a basin $35 worked great. the real initial cost is the compressor, which is maybe $140 if it has a storage tank (so it won’t be running every time you spray). but that tank will last many years, through many airbrushes.
this is my current one I use, I like the trigger over the pull slider of my first one: “ RJ-Global Double Action Airbrush Kit, Trigger Air Brush Spray Gun” for $38 on Amazon
Great video!! Do you have any recommendations on where to buy the different colors of fuller's earth?
TrooperBay has a great set of three small bags that I often mix. A brown (too staining on its own unless using for rust), a middle grey, and a lighter white color. I mix the three often to get a nice dull brown earth. trooperbay.com/product/trooperbay-fullers-earth-weathering-powder-combo/
I vote we rename fuller's earth weathering, "boom boxing".
Example:
Them: Hey dude have you finished that blaster you were working on?
Me: the one I started yesterday? No. Who do you think I am, OddViking? I still have to boombox it and seal everything up.
Them: ok cool.
Haha, that does sound cooler!
I wonder if chalk dust or no oil pastel dust would work
they do! I used some green chalk pastels ground up for some green weathering on a “brass” prop.
if I don't have an airbrush, is there an alternative to getting that more oily earth look afterwards? would I just do another light painting of varnish and try wiping with cloth?
Yes, actually I concluded in this video that it worked better brushed on, and since then I almost exclusively use a small brush and apply it in just the places I need it, and wipe it with a cloth. So it's much simpler!
@@OddViking ahh that's what I get for not watching the video all the way through, lol. thanks so much for the tips! Your weathering videos have been very helpful!
Would fullers earth be good on a white helmet to create scuff marks or little discolorations?
I only would add it into the deeper recesses (like the deep cheeks on a clone helmet, around the aerators on a Stormtrooper, or the vents on the back of a Mandalorian). It is meant to mimc the spots that wouldn't get wiped clean. Not usually on the larger areas, those I would use acrylic wash weathering.
How would you use Fullers on a full cloak?
mostly around the bottom edges, about a foot up. it would be temporary, and would wash out, but would look good if ground into the fabric.
Where can i get fullers earth in different shades?
trooper Bay has a great set of 3 colors I use, and art stores sometimes have pigment powder for mixing your own paints, and the umber brown color is great. here is that Trooper Bay set: trooperbay.com/product/trooperbay-fullers-earth-weathering-powder-combo/
I learned very mutch here, is there any way to contact you if i have some problems during my build? Do you have an Instagram account?
Yes, the same username on Instagram.
Loved these videos. I had a question regarding a technique shown but not covered in the videos. There is a paint finish that looks stippled and bumpy that reminds me of old paint on a military vehicle. If read that some have accomplished the look with bondo. Do you have any insight on that? Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
I believe that is just from the spray paint, Rustoleum sometimes had that fine surface texture.