Blocking Technique for Aging & Texture - Scenic Art

Anything can be a "paint brush" if you are creative enough, and something as simple as a wooden block can make great marks and texture. Blocking is a great way to build up texture and layers as a base coat for aged scenergy or faux paint peeling effects.
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[@chrislauderdale6574]

I’m a Scenic Artist in training in IATSE and wanted to thank you for your videos. They’ve been extremely helpful in learning new techniques and also enhancing some methods I know already!

[@BehindtheScenics]

I'm so glad they've been helpful! Let me know if there is something specific you'd like to see :)

[@jakubkurys3457]

Thank you so much for making these, Ive finished a Scenic arts degree but still learn so much from your videos!

[@BehindtheScenics]

Thanks! I'm so glad. Let me know if there is something you'd like to see :)

[@jesseceja8671]

Hey May I ask what was Used For the Aging ?

[@BehindtheScenics]

You can use a number of things... you can make a glaze or wash by adding water and/or sealer/clear coat into the paint. That makes it translucent.

[@jenwitcher2877]

Hey! Do you have any tips for creating a faux leather finish?

[@BehindtheScenics]

Hey! I guess it depends on the type of leather you're going for and what it is on, how it will be used, etc... My impulse is to establish some texture by rolling on your paint rather than brushing it on. Unless it is a smooth leather... Treated leather tends to have a bit of a sheen, so rolling on a satin sealer could be good too. If the leather is worn and scratched, I'd take a good look at some reference photos and emulate those kinds of marks with a sponge or a block with very little paint on it, probably pretty close in color to the leather base color. Hope that helps!

[@jenwitcher2877]

@@BehindtheScenicsthis is super helpful! It’s a 6’ tall old hard leather book, but I hadn’t considered the leather type. I will have to do some experimenting. Thank you!