What You'll Need

For the Mossy, Weathered Wood Technique

• 1 small piece of unfinished or painted wood to practice on
• A scrap of basswood, miniature fence, crate, sign, furniture piece, etc. works perfectly.
• Small amount of turf dust, reindeer or any kind of moss
• Acrylic paints:
• Brown
• Gray
• Dark brown or black
• Muted green
• Small paintbrushes
• Makeup sponge or cosmetic sponge
• Matte medium, Mod Podge, or another suitable adhesive
• Tweezers
• Toothpick or small tool
• Water cup
• Paper towels
• Small palette or disposable dish

For the Cinnamon Rust Technique

• 1 small metal or metal-painted miniature/object to practice on
• A bucket, chair, sign, barrel, toolbox, hardware, or other small object works well.
• Ground cinnamon
• Acrylic paints:
•  Dark brown
• Reddish brown
• Orange or rust color
• Dark gray or black
• Small paintbrushes
• Matte medium, Mod Podge, or another suitable adhesive
• Toothpick or small tool
• Small dish or container for the cinnamon
• Paper towels

Optional Supplies
These aren't necessary, but they're fun to have available if you already own them:

• Chalk pastels or weathering powders
• Fine dirt or soil
• Very fine sand
• Coffee grounds
• Additional shades of brown and green acrylic paint
• Old toothbrush
• Extra moss or natural materials for experimenting

Before the Session

To get the most out of the Create Share, please have one small wooden object and one small metal or metal-painted object ready to weather.
It also helps to have your work surface set up before we begin, with your paints, brushes, water, paper towels, cinnamon, moss, and adhesive within reach.
 

No special miniature-weathering products are required. Use what you have!
We'll be experimenting, layering, and learning how to make new-looking miniatures look like they've been around for a very long time.