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

Dyes, inks and paints can be used to create the look of stains and discoloration from years of use. Dyes One of the advantages of dyes is that they will

Tips, advice and techniques on how to Choose the Right Paper The first thing you may want to consider is what kind of paper you want to start with. Many cotton

Tips, advice and techniques on how to Discolor Wood Paint or Ink Dilute brown or black ink or paint until all you have is a dirty water. Soak a sponge

Nuclear Snail’s Mega Update Summary 2020

This is a mega update on everything I’ve learned since I’ve started my channel regarding the topic of distressing and weathering. I will also answer all of your frequently asked questions.

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