My first rust!

Modeling Subjects Figures and Misc.
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I have a toy that I’m customizing and wanted it to be real rusty.

This is the results with a lot of trial and error. I first used pastel washes. I mixed the pastel dust with the alcohol but it dried really light and was very chalky white. I toned it down when I added a dulcote matte spray but it still didn’t look right.

After that I added some rust color paint but it was very monotone and looked like paint. I read about using real rust, so I have some old lawnmower blades that are encrusted with rust and used them. I sanded the rust and got all the dust and tried dry brushing. It was to faint so I added a little water and mixed up a paste and crammed it in all the crevases, then did some drybrush strokes.

I finished it off with by dabbing some OD green and Brown krylon paint with a sponge. Most people who see this in person think it’s metal so I’m happy with the results even though it’s a little over the top.

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Fantastic effect. It looks very convincin’ to me.

Maybe you should try the Mig Pigments, the three or four rust colours in this range are very convincin’ too, and they’ll work in the very same way as what you’ve achieved here.

3

looks absolutely great! Ive heard of people placing fine steel wool in a jar of water for a few days to “grow” some rust, and I bet its the same Idea, Ill definately have to dry it.

4

I learned something new. Great effect by the way.

5

Thanks! I need to try the MIG rust pigments for sure.