I’m new to modeling. I was wondering which technique is better to give a model a “used” look. Dry brushing or using pastels?
I know what dry brushing is but how do i use pastels? Do I use the oil pastel and sand it to make pastel dust? How do I apply it?
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No … you use chalk pastels for this. Oil pastels are just a glorified crayon and will only clump up when you apply them to the model.
To apply, sand the pastel stick until you get some “dust”. Use a small course brush to apply to the nooks and crannies. Then use a fan brush to achieve an overall dust.
In answer to your first question, use both dry brushing and pastels to achieve the best results.