There are many ways to age costumes for theatrical purposes. The methods can also be combined, depending on the needs of the character and the play.
Materials Most Commonly Used
Scissors
File
Cheese grater
Wire brush
Sandpaper
Dyes
Shoe spray paints
Craft spray paints
Fabric acrylic paints
Paint brushes
Sawdust
Gesso
Spray adhesive
Acrylic mix
Aging Costumes by Scrubbing
Use a cheese grater, wire brush, or file to create an aged impression by scrubbing the garment surface where it would naturally appear worn out, such as around the collar, lapels, pockets, buttonholes, edges, elbows, cuffs, hem, knees, and buttock area. Scrubbing creates a ragged appearance on ...
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