Creating Worn Leather and Cloth Effects

In this episode of Last Cavalry TV Dave explains and shows you how to create worn and distressed effects for leather and cloth using acrylic paints.

[@Moshartz]

Thank you Sir! The sponge really did the trick for me. I was applying a lighter gray tone with it and glazed / washed the bright sprinkles down to a more subdued color to get a nice textured effect! Great tutorial!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!!

[@towmanal55]

Great video dave! love watching them

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks Al! New tutorials coming soon.

[@scaleacesmodeling116]

Wow that's work from another planet. Absolutely stunning!!!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you very much!!

[@MarcFraley]

I really enjoy these videos and I learn something new every time! Thank you!

[@Lastcavalry]

+Marc Fraley - Thank you very much for watching!

[@claytonmcclain182]

really in joy your paint videos. what's nice is it all still works with my 1/35 figures. so thanks,

[@Lastcavalry]

+Clayton McClain - Thank you!! - I use larger scale figures as they are much easier to film. :)

[@joinery1888]

Stunning as always. I can feel the different textures just by looking at them. Thank you and Happy New Year.

[@Lastcavalry]

+David Barnard - a very Happy New Year to you!

[@MisterStoffy]

Hi Dave, Thanks again for the updated tutorial, great info on the weathering effects and especially the extra tip on the metal buckle highlights. I know you're probably pushed for time but would've loved to see you paint the figure from start to finish. Regards Chris.

[@Lastcavalry]

+cosocreative - I was planning to but I started him and couldn't stop! Thanks for watching :)

[@willwinn8559]

Very impressive.😎👍

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks, Will!

[@willwinn8559]

Last Cavalry Historical Toys and Hobbies The details make ALL of the difference . Now i have more techniques to try . thank you for sharing with us ... 👍👍

[@geoffmapes1684]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you, just what I wanted.

[@Lastcavalry]

I'm glad this was something you found useful!!

[@lancesellers5368]

Great video, learned a great deal! thanks!

[@Lastcavalry]

Super - and thank you!!

[@Hushai1979]

Enjoyed the study on the buckle and leather. And you list the name and number of these paint...! So good.. 👍🏻😃

[@MrOllium]

I really like your technics 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!!

[@EricTViking]

Another brilliant video Dave! I really enjoy watching your work, I've just started my first bust inspired from your figure painting tutorials - really happy with the way it's turning out. Keep 'em coming :)

[@Lastcavalry]

+EricTViking - Thank yo Eric!

[@robins5314]

Wonderful video, thank you!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!

[@MercutioUK2006]

Incredibly useful as always.

[@Lastcavalry]

+Dave Thompson - Thanks Dave!

[@julianredsea1910]

great video Dave, i love them all, and apply'ed them on my figures, especially the technique pointilisim

[@Lastcavalry]

+Julian RedSea - this is kind of an updated version. Thanks for watching!

[@ruforsaken1]

That was extremely informative, thank you!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks for watching!!

[@32MikeTrentadue]

Good job Dave. Love the videos.

[@Lastcavalry]

+Mike Trentadue - Thank you very much Mike!

[@1932denise]

very great video ! thanks

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!

[@MrBMBuilder]

Nice work mate. I like watching your stuff

[@Lastcavalry]

+MrBMBuilder - Thanks!

[@drolsisusej100]

your and amazing artist

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks, Matt!

[@Toni_G_Castroviejo]

Very nice work!

[@Lastcavalry]

+Toni G Castroviejo - Thank you!

[@waterloo745]

great tutorial mate

[@Lastcavalry]

+waterloo745 - thanks!

[@hl1796]

i wonder, can i use acrylic burnt umber ink as alternative to Vallejo smoke, since Vallejo paint is not available in my place

[@Lastcavalry]

I would sure try it!!

[@hl1796]

@@Lastcavalry thank you

[@azdave2721]

Great work. If you don't mind to answer one question. Do you use all acrylic paints and do you seal each coat with a clear? Cheers.

[@Lastcavalry]

I do use all acrylic paints unless I am painting horses which then I prefer oils. I have never sealed any coats or final figure! Thanks for watching - Dave

[@grakxo2d]

good job, great wowwwwwww

[@Lastcavalry]

+grakxo gka Thank you very much!

[@themodelbuilder7866]

Very fantastic Video. How you have paint this Brown Skin?

[@Lastcavalry]

+The ModelBuilder - I used the Andrea Flesh paint set for most of the skin. I have a SBS on the Last Cavalry FB page!

[@JungleJamesModeling]

Nice Job

[@Lastcavalry]

+Jungle James - Thank you!

[@brad9336]

Going to sound silly, I know you said worn wool effect but could you use this same method for a worn black t shirt? Sorry mate!

[@Lastcavalry]

Very good question! Yes, I would use the same technique just more subtle! I other words, a bit less contrast. :)

[@phayzyre1052]

Nice work!! Quick question: Do you thin your paints with the manufacturer's thinner or do you use something else? The reason I ask is I've heard people use all kinds of thinners; everything from water, rubbing alcohol, Windex, acetone or mineral spirts. Is any of those better than the mfg. thinner?

[@Lastcavalry]

+Phayzyre105 - Thanks! I only ever use water when brush painting - never any need to use anything else . If you are airbrushing acrylics, however, use the manufacturers thinner.

[@phayzyre1052]

Last Cavalry Historical Toys and Hobbies Really!? I'll have to give water a shot. I to only airbrush with the manufactures thinner and up till now brush painted with it as well. Thanks for the reply!

[@budap001]

I've never heard of Andrea paints, could you recommend Vallejo equivalents?

[@Lastcavalry]

You can use the gold from Vallejo and drake with black, lighten with white and wash with smoke for the buckle. Use various tones of Vallejo Black (lighten with Vallejo Flat Flesh) for the hat!

[@budap001]

@@Lastcavalry thank you so much for your reply :) I followed your tutorial on some leather trim for a cloak, looked great

[@neville592]

You know your model tiger tank what is the paint you used for the patterns

[@Lastcavalry]

+Its ya boi Winston - All Tamiya thinned with lacquer. Details painted with Vallejo.

[@neville592]

Thanks for your help!

[@bartekkucharski3880]

Hey. where can I get this bust?

[@Lastcavalry]

Where do you live? In the US you can order from me - shop.lastcavalry.com/heroes-villains-miniatures-brother-of-the-coast-tortuga-1668/

[@bartekkucharski3880]

Thank you. I live in Ireland so may try to find it here.

[@Lastcavalry]

Order from Historex Agents in G.B.!

[@MarcFraley]

I really enjoy these videos and I learn something new every time! Thank you!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!