Weathering. Share your methods and experiences.

**Corbin_Das** · 05-18-2007, 11:21 PM

Greetings
I started this thread for those interested in weathering their sabers. Please feel free to include your favorite weathering methods and any funny stories/experiences you've had while trying to weather something.

So what do you use? Aluminum black? Paint? Ammonia? Horse manure?

I'll chime in with a few of my experiences too. I just need to collect some pics and upload them first.

Corbin

**Barmic Rin** · 05-19-2007, 01:37 AM

Does anybody know what the original Heiland flash cells were made from?
I picked up a scratched-up one on E-bay while back & want to weather it down in patches, but i'm not too sure what to use.
It may be plated copper, though not 100% sure.

**xwingband** · 05-19-2007, 09:13 AM

My heiland is just a chromed tube... just like a sink tube.

The simplest weathering I ever saw was for those ultra accurate parts on the RPF. He soaked it in tea then buried it in his yard for a day or so.

**Barmic Rin** · 05-19-2007, 09:23 AM

The story I was kinda going with this hilt was that a Jedi salvaged it from the battlefield. It was caught in the explosion that took out his former master & her troops. I don't want it all blackened or melted, just scuffed & scratched with acupla small dents in it & a bit of residue in some of the grooves.

**Madcow** · 05-19-2007, 09:46 AM

A modelling technique that works well for residue or "carbon scoring" is to take flat black model paint and mix one part f it with at least 4 parts paint thinner (more or less for effect). You can add a little flat rust paint too. I plan to do a weathered saber soon.
Then just apply it and let is settle inthe cracks and grooves. Then wipe it off as desired.

MC

**Barmic Rin** · 05-19-2007, 10:22 AM

I tried that with my old warhammer figures, but went a bit too runny.
I suppose for the scale of them it was wrong, but i'm sure on a hilt it'd look groovy!

**Lord Maul** · 05-19-2007, 10:28 AM

some guy at fx sabers (forget who) took a lighter to his maul FX endcaps to make them look scorched by obi's blade. then he just put on clear coat and it looks pretty cool

**987654321a** · 05-19-2007, 11:37 AM

it was darth poo head on here. but he hasnt come on in a while

**jjshumpert** · 05-19-2007, 11:56 AM

i use blueing medium, apply it where you want it with a q-tip, let it sit for a minute, then wipe. it will give a blackened look if left alone or a scorched appearance if you buff it a bit with a cloth. works great!