Physical Weathering

[darth_chasm]

Has anyone done or remember seeing any posts about physical weathering? Something more than just aesthetic with paints, patinas, etc. Not interested in "battle damage" but more so marring/pitting.

I was thinking maybe putting the piece in a bag with some nuts and screws and shaking it about for a bit might work. Obviously, protecting the threads and internal surfaces would be done.

Any other ideas or examples?

[rlobrecht]

I remember reading about someone who washed whole pieces in etching chemicals which lead to random pitting all over. Your idea is an interesting one.

[Tom Starkiller]

Burying it in a box full of dirt is another one you could do. Infact, combine that with the method in the first post may give you a good weather effect all around.

[Noyl Wendor]

A box of copper BB's for an air rifle. Or two. protect your threads. put the mhs in a box pour the BB's in. Seal it up, shake.
Other wise there is a tut on salt water etching. You could use the same method perhaps for weathering a hilt.

[Silver Serpent]

5 gallon bucket with tight fitting lid.
Handful or two of gravel.
Lightsaber.

Add the gravel and lightsaber to the bucket. Close the lid. Kick the bucket down a hill. Repeat as necessary.

[darth_chasm]

Burying it in a box full of dirt is another one you could do. Infact, combine that with the method in the first post may give you a good weather effect all around.

Closest dirt to me is Central Park, soooo yeah I bet it would do some interesting things though.

I remember reading about someone who washed whole pieces in etching chemicals which lead to random pitting all over. Your idea is an interesting one.

A box of copper BB's for an air rifle. Or two. protect your threads. put the mhs in a box pour the BB's in. Seal it up, shake.
Other wise there is a tut on salt water etching. You could use the same method perhaps for weathering a hilt.

The etching did come to mind. I was thinking that marring the resist first then submerging could do some cool things. Then maybe do another quick dip with everything exposed (minus threads/insides of course). Kind of like a layering of depths.

The BB's are interesting too.

Keep em coming folks. I think I may have to buy a sacrificial piece to play with.

[darth_chasm]

5 gallon bucket with tight fitting lid.
Handful or two of gravel.
Lightsaber.

Add the gravel and lightsaber to the bucket. Close the lid. Kick the bucket down a hill. Repeat as necessary.

Thats two for dirt. I may have to take a trip to my brothers...I'm interested to see what the results would be.

I don't know if anyone else noticed, but in TFA the Graflex had some subtle dust and dirt in the crevices. I thought it was a beautiful little touch and appreciated the attention to detail.

[FenixFire]

Closest dirt to me is Central Park, soooo yeah I bet it would do some interesting things though.

That just made me cry a little. Everyone needs dirt and trees to play in, and acres to explore!

[darth_chasm]

That just made me cry a little. Everyone needs dirt and trees to play in, and acres to explore!

Agreed! Been here 7 years and I'm thinking its time for some change. Mostly because I want a yard and a garage. Making saber on the floor and coffee table is not fun and kinda hurts haha.

[sks1138]

The etching did come to mind. I was thinking that marring the resist first then submerging could do some cool things. Then maybe do another quick dip with everything exposed (minus threads/insides of course). Kind of like a layering of depths.

I did that on a piece on my current build. I etched my design, then covered the piece fully with vinyl, then scraped the vinyl on some bricks and concrete, then another etching. It turned out rather well.