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Wood Stain The only effective way to our knowledge, of yellowing plastic is to use a diluted wood stain. An alcohol wood stain can be diluted with water in a

Real Rust Real red rust can only be achieved on iron and steel. (Stainless steel is much more rust-resistant than regular steel.) Iron and steel can be rusted a number

This page is for creating dramatic patinas on metals. Faux Paint Patinas The first patinas we will cover are techniques you can use for any metal or material. Brushed-on Paint

Abrasives Faux garment leather is not as durable as real leather. You will generally want to be more careful and use finer abrasives. Try a finer grit sandpaper, around 150 – 200

These techniques add texture and dimension to your WAD effects. Dirt mixed with paint Apply a generous amount of paint to the item. Immediately apply a handful of real, dry

Dust While you can harvest actual dirt and dust from your local area, baseball fields, and deserts, it’s often better to purchase dust that is fine and free of pebbles

Create the look of heavy wear by using abrasives, heat and chemicals Abrasives Sandpaper Use sandpaper to rough up the garment, especially in areas that would see the most friction

This page covers dulling and darkening metals, also referred to as antiquing. For less subtle patinas, go to the patina page. Preparation First thing you want to do is wipe the item off

It is always best to test your fabric with the following solutions before using them on your garment. Some dyes will resist discharge. Not all dyes will lighten to the