Here's a trick with fullers earth. When I was an extra on the third season of Deadwood, the wardrobe man used compressors to shoot on Lexol (a shoe conditioner) then spray on the fullers. It would leave a dusty film that wouldn't shake off with normal wear, which they could smear on elbows and knees and other high wear spots. If done in this order, the clothes can be dry cleaned. But another costumer told me that if the fullers is put on first, then topped with the Lexol, it will be permanent. I haven't tried it the second way, but I used my own wardrobe, which was done with Lexol first and the clothes dry cleaned pretty well. You can use a pounce bag to gently pat against the fabric, whack it for a dust-ball spot, or use a coarser fabric and shake it over the garment for a powdering/dusting. But BEWARE, fullers earth (diatomaceous earth, used in pool filters) could cause respirtory problems if inhaled in large quantities. Cheers

I’ve watched about a dozen weathering vids this morning and this one is without a doubt the most helpful! Thank you!

@muimuisgameplay9522

4 жыл бұрын

Np

I once tied a new vest to the back of my honda and after 5 miles it was perfect.

This was REALLY helpful to see something about weathering that doesn’t necessarily involve paint. Thank you so much for posting

I'm loving all these videos! I'm working on learning to sew because I want to be able to do more with my cosplaying. Things like this are also super useful tips.

Mad informative, girl! I love that you showed the processes that weren't successful for you just in case someone else could use them. You're so good at this ; w ;

loved this, as it can be applied to so many things -- thanks for sharing

Your tutorials like this and how to make a Rey costume are super entertaining and fun to watch (even for someone like me who doesn't cosplay)!! You should make more of these!

The way you present your videos are factual and straightforward, yet very engaging and digestible. As someone who doesn't cosplay at all, I found these fascinating. I love the method behind everything; I just love knowing how it got from nothing to somethingl

OMG THANKS! I desperately needed this tutorial. 💜💜💜💜

Thanks Jared! I have a cosplay friend and I think she'll sub, the logistics behind these jobs always blows my mind :)

Me: Wow, 9 minutes, don't know if I feel like watching this right now. Also me: Wait, what, it's over? Gj, nice video.

thank you so much for making this video, it has helped me out a great deal already!! i'm currently stuck right in the middle of con crunch, trying to finish prince lothric from dark souls 3 for gamescom cologne and truly i was about to go mad since i was just so stuck on how to best weather the fabric - your instructions and comparisons really helped me out so much,so it bears repeating: thank you lots!!

great video...thanks. Costume looks amazing.

Thanks for these incredible tutorials! I'm currently recreating Rey to be more accurate. She is my first cosplay I'm making myself!!!

Super neat! Been waiting for your channel for awhile now! Keep up the fantastic work!!

Thank you! I knew about using sand paper to break down the fibres.....but I didn't think about using hair colour sprays and making a pounce bag for the Fuller's Earth!

Fantastic tutorials!😄

This is super helpful! I'm building a ANH Luke cosplay, so I'm using the same techniques to make his clothes look worn down and dirty.

Wonderful video, very helpful

Spray cans. Drybrushing with old house paint. Or airbrush acrylics. Or leather dye and water in a spray bottle. Cheap, permanent, hygienic. Gotta be skillful, but that comes with experience.

any vinyl and fabric spray paint also works well, and they normally come in blacks and browns (dark and light) which is perfect for distressing

thanks for the idea for fuller's earth!

awesome advice

Fuller's Earth is fantastic!

Hi Heidi, I can't find the link to make the boots, have you posted it yet? Everything looks great! Thanks, Maria

THANK YOU

Where did you find the bag for this costume? The one you have attached to the belt you made is perfect! Also, thank you for this series of videos. Very well made and extremely helpful - especially the leather making!

Well, it helped me in a costume i'm doing. It's already done and i think aging some parts will suffice. Especially a series of small bags that go in the belt that the character uses to carry explosives. They are quite dark. ¿Do you think that applying bleach in the borders will work out? If not, i'm going to use the scourer instead of sandpaper. Because i don't have sandpaper and i think it will work just fine. And the editing is very well done. Especially the sound balance. So many videos have a bad sound balance. Turning the musid a little more down wouldn't hurt it tough.

I like subtle. Not overpower mistake. I love gold. Lolwhat if you don't want to make it look messed up, but best? I hate messed up. Lol

do you use a really fine grain sandpaper for distressing, or a rougher one?

So, it's like painting miniatures on a much larger scale?

Would these same tips work on velvet material?

Hi Great Video, Any tips for making a Yellow blowup lifejacket Look older WW2 Pilot.

Question: What do you use to seal the Mehron powder to the fabric? BTW great tutorial!

Does the Movie Paint (Dirt) wash off of the fabric when you launder your costume, or is it permanent?

What kind of fabric did you use for Rey's sash

How well do these products hold up when you have to wash your costume?

I have used the movie spray when doing daughters zombie costume. I want to use the fullers earth but want it to be permanent .

Hello. I have heard form a costumer that the dirt worx schmere is cancer causing. I have searched all over the internet for information about what are the ingredients but they seem to not reveal it. Has anyone heard this as well. I am the costume designer at a children's theatre and I would very much like to use distressing materials that are safe.

I'm making her outfit from TROS which is much cleaner but I still want to sneak these in...

How do u weather black material? I'm trying to make a distressed Luke Skywalker return of the jedi cosplay

@AtelierHeidi

8 жыл бұрын

Wash and dry your fabric a couple of times, which will make the dye fade slightly and soften the fabric. You can distress the surface with sandpaper or rasps to tear it or fake battle damage. Finish it off with some dirt/dust to make it look worn.

@Shuaneuman

8 жыл бұрын

+AtelierHeidi Thank you so much!! 😊

@1ManOnFir3

7 жыл бұрын

you can spray white vinyl and fabric paint from a distance to fade also

@RealDapperDude

6 жыл бұрын

Josh, you can use fullers to dust it. See my comment above, from March 6, 2017 (give or take a day) to see what was done on Deadwood to tech down the black and browns that we extras wore. Be judicious in using sandpaper to distress areas like knees and elbows. Start with a very fine grit paper, at least 220, and go gently. Don't try to get all of your "wear" in one attempt, unless you intend to go through the fabric. Even then, you'll want the fabric worn out in gradations from ok to thinner, to more thin, and finally to hole. This sort of subtlety won't "read" on camera, unless it's on a principal and shown in a close-up, but it will be noticeable on close inspection when people at conventions are admiring your workmanship

Hi! Which is The name of The fabris??

@jimenapalacios9006

4 жыл бұрын

FABRICS***

I bought a Ghostbusters costume but i don't like the color. I tried soaking it in tea but that didn't seem to work like i wanted. How would i make it look worn? Should I try spraying the coffee? Thanks.

@AtelierHeidi

7 жыл бұрын

+MsLets13 It might not be the right fabric to absorb natural dyes. Try using a different type of fake dirt, like the ones listed later in the video! Watered down paint is also a good option.

@MsLets13

7 жыл бұрын

good ideas. thanks!

Hey

Of the sprays and apply-ons you mentioned, you didn't say which were permanent or not =\

@kaileewalden3586

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe we can assume she meant they were all permanent. That seems to be what she implied, although a confirmation would be helpful.

hi Heidi, with my boyfriend we want to characterize as Rey and Kylo Ren, can you do the costumes for us and send them? how much for all your services? how can i contact you? thanks a lot.

@AtelierHeidi

7 жыл бұрын

+Nat Nava Sorry, I do not make costumes for sale.

Do you ever wash your costumes? if you do will the effects come off?

@AtelierHeidi

8 жыл бұрын

+DailYxDosE Yes I do, depending on how much I wear them. Most of these methods will wash out, but you can use dye or paint if you want more permanent effects.

@yourenotevenkawaii

8 жыл бұрын

+AtelierHeidi What did you use on the boots to get it that color? I have a light pink pair and I want to color it.

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