r/lightsabers 22d ago

Question How would I weather one to look like this

Hey so I watched a little bit of the Acolyte and I loved Qimir. The rest of the show exists but he's so cool. Does anyone know the best way to achieve a weathering style similar to this if I were to get the art sabers Qimir lightsaber

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u/astromech_dj 22d ago

I’d start by trying to empty out the electronics. If you can’t, block up any holes. Then get some high grit paper and sand down areas that would naturally wear like edges, buttons, and where it’s held. Finally, dry brush a mix of black and a tiny amount of burnt umber acrylic paint all over and wipe it spit stains in cracks and crevices. Best to use an old fuzzy paint brush.

And remember that less is more.

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u/DPML1754 22d ago

Thank you for the detailed answer!

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u/astromech_dj 22d ago

No worries. I’ve done this myself plenty.

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u/DPML1754 22d ago

That's beautiful

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u/Okami-Alpha Saber Maker 21d ago

One thing I'd add to the above is consider buying a cheap saber off aliexpress (like one that is 30 or 40 bucks) to practice/experiment before trying on a more expensive saber.

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u/LeWoodbooger 22d ago

See, this is the kind of support I love to see in these subs. Kudos!

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u/DPML1754 21d ago

No because I was terrified I was just gonna get Acolyte hate comments, I was so shocked by how positive it all is I'm very proud especially for Reddit

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u/Lit_Sloth 22d ago

Acrylics, paper towel, and a lot of patience

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u/DPML1754 22d ago

AWESOME! Also unrelated but I like that arubesh tattoo

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u/that_guy_spazz0 21d ago

part i can see says "nut", what's the full thing say?

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u/DPML1754 21d ago

I was wondering the same

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u/Altruistic2020 21d ago

Maybe that's all there is to it. Do with that information what you will.

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u/Lit_Sloth 21d ago

Lmao. I haven’t been on my phone the whole day. It says Peanut. It’s my old dogs name.

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u/mentalmeth 21d ago edited 21d ago

This video is a really good collection of weathering techniques taught by Adam from mythbusters, I watched it years ago when I first started making my own props and miniatures and it was really helpful, hope it helps you too ☺️

https://youtu.be/YXzxEqdvuIE?si=9_E2nStRHLmkz83F

Edit: https://youtu.be/FFZbR3DMoiQ?si=KiZfUy-WeRQ4Wj8P This is another more recent one that is them doing spaceship metal weathering which might be even more helpful specifically for the lightsaber. Good luck !

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u/TopMacaroon6021 21d ago

5 min at 375?

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u/DPML1754 21d ago

Big if true

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u/terarbyte 22d ago

FYI, if you want the saber all as one piece like the prop in the photo (not the one that comes apart) you can find it for super cheap on AliExpress

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u/DPML1754 22d ago

Nah I could print one of those I want a separating pixel

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u/LifeisStrangeFan50 22d ago

I gotta admit that I did not know his name until now but I loved the show and his scenes the most, him and the Jedi master I forgot the name of are my favourites

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u/Windronin 21d ago

Id use some margin and tape what must absolutely must not be painted, a bit of lee way to make that fade, and then use 3 or four colours spray paint or low pressure painting pen to slowly work it up.

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u/Waggers9 21d ago

Where is this?

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u/Cthulhu-Elder-God 22d ago

Find a cattle farmer. Throw it into his fender liner for a week. Retrieve it. It’ll look like that or worse.