Pastel Weathering Question

Cyber-Sith · Post by **Cyber-Sith** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:19 am

I was just wondering which pastels (for those of us who still use them) are more common?

The thin 1/4" sq. pastels or the thicker 1/2" sq. chalk pastels

John P · Post by **John P** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:57 am

Mine are 3/8"

Nova Wolf · Post by **Nova Wolf** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:07 am

I use all sizes. I crush mine up before putting it on. So size really doesn't matter. If you want to apply weathering directly to the model may I offer colored pencels. They work very well for tight spots.

Arronax · Post by **Arronax** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:59 am

I usually scrape the pastel chalk on to an old margarine lid (or similar pallete) using an Xacto knife - you get nice, even dust.

I apply with a short, stiff brush or an eye shadow applicator (sponge tip).

BTW, did you know you can mix pastel dust to get different colors? It's not a real even mix but that can work to your advantage.

John P · Post by **John P** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:56 am

Heck, I even have some old pastel sets that were my grandmother's!

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:13 pm

IIRC I have 3 different sizes and some pre-ground stuff.

Only thing that matters is to make sure they're CHALK pastels, not oil.

And I'm moving this to Finishing.

joewhite · Post by **joewhite** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 1:41 pm

Arronax wrote: BTW, did you know you can mix pastel dust to get different colors? It's not a real even mix but that can work to your advantage.

I've found that this is the only way to tone down blast marks. Gives it that white scorched look. I apply it over the black oil blast marks (when dry, of course). I think I mix black, brown and white pastels until I find a good color.

Joe