Icewolf Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I'm looking for some articles about aging effects for the exterior of dolls houses. I'm currently working on a 24th scale Petite Properties Tudor style house and would like to make to make the outside and interior walls and ceilings look old and dirty, as I plan on making it into a witchy/fantasy cottage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khadi Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 If the walls are painted, you could try a crackling product. You first paint with a darker shade then apply the crackling product and then paint the walls again with a lighter color. When it dries, the paint appears to be peeling. This is a picture of an abandoned cabin that I made. This isn't best example of how it works because it was the first time that I used it for the trim, but it gives you an idea. You can buy it at craft stores or online at Amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 You can also achieve aging with thin washes of paint. Use tones of gray, brown, green, etc. Apply sparingly and let dry, then add additional layers to get the look you want. Always let it dry thoroughly between applications to control the density. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Grating a little chalk pastel in grays & browns as well as white and applying it sparingly with a soft brush ages things nicely, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The railroad guys do it with pastels and chalk. Sand paint of edges/corners to show wear, rub/brush on the chalks in the apprpriate shade (they often come in earth tone sets). I am not sure about sealing it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I love those Petite Properties smaller scale houses, btw! I hope you post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Elsbeth said: The railroad guys do it with pastels and chalk. Sand paint of edges/corners to show wear, rub/brush on the chalks in the apprpriate shade (they often come in earth tone sets). I am not sure about sealing it all. Use a spray sealant for sealing pastels, otherwise they will rub off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icewolf Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks, but I really do need some articles with pictures, so I can see how the techniques are applied and such. Please bear in mind, too that some products I might not be able to get hold of with being in the UK, so I need more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Here's something about distressed siding: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/dollhouse_news/MAR2009/dollhouse-siding.html And from Greenleaf!! Also, search the archives here...lots of great info. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 And here's how the railroad guys do it - mind you, they work in smaller scale, but I think a lot of this can be up-scaled: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqzy3SHCCfw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I was going to suggest the model railroaders and war gamers. There is probably a lot more info from them than miniaturists. Pinterest is a wealth of information too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 And this book - Bea Broadwood really makes it look easy: https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/creating-exterior-finishes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 8 hours ago, Icewolf said: Thanks, but I really do need some articles with pictures, so I can see how the techniques are applied and such. Please bear in mind, too that some products I might not be able to get hold of with being in the UK, so I need more information. On the Chrysnbon cook stove after I repainted it black with acrylic/ emulsion paint I dry brushed a bit of burnt sienna randomly here & there, then I grated a bit of brown & gray chalk pastels and brushed them over the areas I'd dry brushed. By the way, I didn't seal them and they haven't rubbed off, but once the stove was in place I haven't handled it much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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