Forestmoonstudio
Sr Member
I am getting a Chewbacca bandolier and I want to weather the straps and satchel.
I was thinking of using sandpaper. Any ideas? Thanks.
I was thinking of using sandpaper. Any ideas? Thanks.
Weathering leather?
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Soak it through with rubbing alcohol (or water) before going to town with the sandpaper and you will get softer, more gradual weathering.
meimei
New Member
I find boiling water works best... it's how I got my surplus boots to stop looking so 'out of the box' fresh
I'd also suggest an old tooth brush. It'll do less work than sandpaper would, but it's good for removing the sheen off of new leather and adding some light scratches.
Files also work well but you have to be careful. If you have too heavy a hand and are using a metal file, you can gouge big chunks out of the leather
I'd also suggest an old tooth brush. It'll do less work than sandpaper would, but it's good for removing the sheen off of new leather and adding some light scratches.
Files also work well but you have to be careful. If you have too heavy a hand and are using a metal file, you can gouge big chunks out of the leather
Samhain2000
Member
If you go the alcohol route remember to recondition the leather when you are finished.
foxbatkllr
Sr Member
I would recommend steel wool over sandpaper.
Darth Lars
Master Member
Many leather conditioners, like mink oil, will darken the leather just a little bit.
Products with hydrogen or benzoyl peroxide will bleach leather. Other types of bleach will not work. I think that Retrobrite might work. I have not tried Sea Glow, but I have heard that it could leave stains.
Chlorine will destroy leather, it will wither, shrink and dry out -- use only if you want the leather to be withered. Very dangerous.
Products with hydrogen or benzoyl peroxide will bleach leather. Other types of bleach will not work. I think that Retrobrite might work. I have not tried Sea Glow, but I have heard that it could leave stains.
Chlorine will destroy leather, it will wither, shrink and dry out -- use only if you want the leather to be withered. Very dangerous.
Forestmoonstudio
Sr Member
Thank you everyone. I will try a couple of these. I am just trying to make the Bandolier look worn.
I don't want a brand new look to it for my Chewie.
I don't want a brand new look to it for my Chewie.
Badsprout
Active Member
I spent a good few years doing historical re-enactments, and I found that the best way to make leather look old was to give it a good going over with a fine wire brush (a suede brush will do) to take off the shine, then rub in plenty of dubbin. Not only does this darken it down, the dubbin waterproofs and softens the leather as well.
Badsprout
Badsprout
