costume distressing techniques

Im sure I will do more videos on this topic- but these are my go to techniques for costume distressing. Light colors for dark fabrics and medium colors for light fabrics.

[@williamgazca963]

Mr. hopps I started watching your amazing videos last year. I actually made a doll of sorts out of a plastic bottle and some old clothes and a 99` cent store goblin head ..thanks to you. this year I have no spirit to celebrate but seeing you around again brings a smile to my face. thanks Allen

[@StiltbeastStudios]

hopefully the spirit will come back to you, thanks for watching!

[@deathsythelui]

I've always had great results with rubbing the fabric between two coarse rocks and/or bricks. Can do a rock/brick against a concrete patio or such for larger areas as well. Gives lots of great control, and a naturally worn look as well. I have distressed two pirate flags this way to amazing effect. They always stand out when we go to the beach as a family for the day...

[@carastewart3101]

Hi, I never normally comment on videos. I just wanted to say thank you for all your content (and also thank you to all the channels that I’m not commenting on today as I watch many channels but can’t remember them all). I mostly watch KZbin on my Fire Stick, but Google have seen fit to stop that from January 1st 2018. I imagine many other people are in my position and will not be able to watch KZbin properly next year. So if you notice a decline in your views, please don’t feel disheartened. We still love your content and hopefully in the future I will be able to afford another device or Google will revoke their shocking decision. Until then, please don’t stop making great videos. Thank you x

[@michaelj.laseter7747]

Looks great Allen. Michael did an awsome job on the corpsing also.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

he did indeed!

[@dolphinwatcher415]

Great job on the "smudgification". 👏👏👏

[@twisted8221]

Hey Allen your videos are amazing and are great help. Talking about safety in my line of work safety is #1 and at home I always try to practice safety. Long story short in the middle of fixing one of my props caught the grinder to my knee. Well 1hr later and 6 stitches to the knee I was home to make sure I fixed it. Lesson you can never be safe enough always got to work safely

[@sharendowdy3256]

Love this! Glad you're back!

[@Scixxy]

Love the tactical suspenders! I've been eying a pair formyself for a while now.

[@twinoaksmanorhaunt9594]

Thank you, thank you, for helping with our costumes. I can't wait to get them set up and get some pics of them. Video came out awesome as always, and thanks for the kind words on the corpsing job I did, I followed a video that you may have seen, LOL.

[@riakooijman1215]

i realy miss your videos, Allan ! as always nice job :)

[@StiltbeastStudios]

no need to miss them, they are right here!

[@bransonhauntedhills]

What the hey hey....you making a video in October? I don't know how you do all you do but I sure do love it. I have been missing your videos so this was such a great surprise. So funny to have Michael do your outro! Great tutorial. Thanks Allen!

[@jasoncutrone]

I also really miss your videos hope you upload some more new ones soon! I know it’s your busy season!

[@servingface8333]

So glad your back!

[@cbond99]

Good to see you again. ~ Chris

[@mrmicro22]

Now it feels like Halloween! I really appreciate your maker ethos. Hope you have time for more videos.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I plan on a sixteen week run, then taking a four week break, then back at it!

[@Wiccang]

the tux shirt was a great choice I have to distress one for a zombie Santa suit along with the rest of the suit

[@jillbryant7128]

I have a beige shirt.. safari shirt. I’m not sure what color would work best on beige. Any idea?

[@nynekats]

looks really really good!...spot on!...:D "it's all about the wadding." ~ allen hopps, 2017

[@witchapparatus]

Yeeeah boy, Mr. Beast is back! Always a pleasure.

[@jmrios777]

Really liked the distressing, great job.. tummy shot..LOL

[@cindygivens5061]

I'm trying to distress formal, beaded/sequined costumes for a zombie stage performance package. Most are bright or strong colors..heavier material. The effects have to show up but still have the integrity of the costume.. any suggestions?

[@frankendoll1455]

Love all your videos Allen!💀🖤

[@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE]

The conjoined twins actually look pretty good. Almost looks like something You would see on ripley's, believe it or not

[@StiltbeastStudios]

indeed, an awesome display!

[@MAKAROVHR]

Hello Allen you have great videos. I watched lots of videos about making mold but you have most useful advice. I am traying to make substance simular liqued rubber for making molds. I am intrested for your recipe where main substance are Pva glue and glycerin. On your opinion is that mix useful for making mold. Could you share recipe for that mixture?

[@Sir-IKON]

Can we get a translucent effect with airbrush for costumes we wear? If so can you show it?

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you can just thin your paint/ink until its transluscent

[@robbiegwinn]

dam i start watching ur vids and wensday one

[@arlynelauro9872]

Where are you? Miss your videos.

[@krisingram4007]

Background music?

[@daily-janitor]

Hello, my name is willow. I am working on making a costume of the Janitor from the new game Little Nightmares. I was wondering if you have any recommendations on how to form the costume and effects

[@StiltbeastStudios]

I just researched him a bit, very interesting looking character. I would make his clothing out of thin foam- so it is stiffer than regular fabric and you can heat form the wrinkles in exactly where you want them. here is what I would use- www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJBLR2I/ref=asc_df_B00CJBLR2I5209790/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00CJBLR2I&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167152358566&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17162515551541080409&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026834&hvtargid=pla-279077981012

[@daily-janitor]

StiltbeastStudios what if I had an idea to make a latex mask of his head, a one head mask so the skin over his eyes could be pulled up and his arms slightly stretch out, the character is blind

[@daily-janitor]

StiltbeastStudios I would like it to be a full body wearable costume I have the same jacket I would just need the few accessories and working the skin parts

[@StiltbeastStudios]

you have a jacket with Arms that long? what are you doing with the proportions? His proportions are very different from a normal human.

[@daily-janitor]

StiltbeastStudios he wears a frenchcoat mine needs extended fabric of green but I am a 5 foot person and he wears beige tights and blue shoes and a brown fedora and i was going to form the mask with the skin overlap separate so I can pull it up, I have the materials to make a mother mold.

[@dryrotdryrot9908]

Couldn't help but notice there is no "Part 2"... :-(

[@snowwolf9453]

What if I don't have a spinny fast thing.

[@StiltbeastStudios]

borrow one from a friend! they are about $100 at home depot (often less) I highly recommend one if you are a maker!

[@gregmunro1137]

I would have really enjoyed this video, but the music ruined it for me- I’m glad that music isn’t in a lot of the videos because they are so informative. Cuffs, button holes, elbows , collar, pockets wear down the quickest -- excellent job on the clothing -

[@StiltbeastStudios]

this is a 4 year old video- I think I pick better music now. glad you kinda liked the video.

[@finfan7]

I think the funniest distressing technique I've ever seen for clothes was to bury them in a compost heap for a month. Only really works for natural materials though.

[@tenob905]

wow

[@tarantula183]

I was going to ask you for a good way to distress, and tatter burlap, but I think the answer is my 7 cats.

[@deathsythelui]

Yay! It's KZbin... Tuesday...

[@StiltbeastStudios]

consider it a preemptive strike against Wednesday.

[@ahoudini]

Two words: oscillating sander

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Does not give me the same effect, I dont even like them for wood lol.

[@jasondority6592]

do you have a wed site or a place I can buy something

[@StiltbeastStudios]

Jason Dority Jason, what are you looking for? I normally book up at the trade shows I attend. So sell very little online.

[@jasondority6592]

StiltbeastStudios l am looking for a zombie costume. Something different.... Do you ever have any shows in or around the south east...

[@StiltbeastStudios]

not this year, but I may do the atlantic city show next year.