Painting with Sponges

[Dan11]

how do yhou actually do this to create a weathered metal effect?

 

[alextheartist]

Hey, this is a basic breakdown of how i do it:

Paint the surface normally, get a sponge, dab it in some dark brown paint, then test it on some paper, so it looks irregular, but not too fine.

Then dab the sponge (or blister foam) onto the mini in the places where the most wear and tear would occur (edges). After this, take a fine detail brush and \"underline\" each chip with a light coloured paint.

After this you can chose to have bare metal showing underneath, i only do this in the largest of chips. Like with the underlining, take a fine brush and paint boltgun metal into the chips.


Finally add rust, or whatever effect you like.

Alex

 

[Avelorn]

You can also first paint it metal, then dab on masking fluid with the sponge, paint it with the intended colour and finally peel off the masking liquid. I still recommend underlining the scratches for 3D effect.

 

[DaGreatQueeg]

Alternatives are also salt, hairspray and even Marmite. All work well and produce slightly differing effects although best if you spray the base colour over them then remove em .....

cheers
Brent

 

[Avelorn]

Originally posted by DaGreatQueeg
Alternatives are also salt, hairspray and even Marmite. All work well and produce slightly differing effects although best if you spray the base colour over them then remove em .....

cheers
Brent

Sounds like fun, do you have any pictures?