Prop Weathering Tutorial - Part 2: Acrylic Wash Weathering

Weathering armor and other hard props is my favorite part of the build. In this second part of the tutorial, I demonstrate on some ABS armor pieces how I prepare the armor with some "physical weathering" to roughen and gouge the props to prepare it for acrylic washes. Then I paint acrylic washes in various ways to give the armor realistic looking grime and wear.
I build armored costumes and props for Star Wars costumes as a member of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion. In this build I am working on some Movie Realistic Clone Trooper armor pieces, but this process will work with any armor or other hard props.


Weathering Part 1 Video (weathering theory):    • Prop Weathering Tutorial - Part 1: We...  

Weathering Part 3 (chipped paint weathering) video:    • Prop Weathering Tutorial - Part 3: Ch...  

Weathering Part 4 (Fuller's Earth weathering):    • Prop Weathering Tutorial - Part 4: Fu...  

Part 5 (Alcohol Ink Speckle Weathering):    • Prop Weathering 5: Alcohol-based Ink ...  

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