Prop Weathering Tutorial - Part 4: Fuller's Earth (dust) Weathering

Weathering armor and other hard props is my favorite part of the build. In this fourth part of the tutorial, I delve into Fuller's Earth, a powder used for all sorts of things, including weathering in the movie industry. Many will just dust it on, which works, but I show a technique I came up with for a more controlled, longer-lasting process that involves a paintbrush or airbrush applying a binder to stick the dust down.

UPDATE Since this video, I have only been using the paintbrush to apply the matte varnish, I no longer use an airbrush. The both work, but the airbrush has a little less control, and requires more cleaning after use. The brush method I switched to in this video is now my standard technique.

I build armored costumes and props for Star Wars costumes as a member of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion. In this build I show some props that I have weathered this way, and I weather a small prop start to finish.

Weathering Part 1 Video:    • Prop Weathering Tutorial - Part 1: Weather...  

Weathering Part 2 Video:    • Prop Weathering Tutorial - Part 2: Acrylic...  

Weathering Part 3 Video:    • Prop Weathering Tutorial - Part 3: Chipped...  

Weathering Part 5 Video:    • Prop Weathering 5: Alcohol-based Ink Speck...  

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Resin printed prop links:
"Star Wars Inspired Data Pad" .stl files: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:527...

"Clone Trooper Macrobinoculars" .stl files: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:301...

"SE-14R Blaster" .stl files: https://www.etsy.com/listing/91119207...