Mini-Felicia - Gradually getting there.

The 1/16th version of Felicia is slowly being clothed with paint.
Over the past week I have finished her skirt/dress and have started on the leather accoutrements....her bodice, belts and leggings, the latter having just received a first wash today.

There are a couple of methods I use to age, or give a weather-worn appearance to, clothing.
With mini-Felicia, once the first two washes of blue were applied - and had hardened over a few days - I used a soft-bristled toothbrush, and a finger, to apply and gently rub Gumption over the high spots. This has the effect of thinning them and leaving the darker, thicker coats, in the recesses.

For the leather a similar method is used but not with Gumption, just with a dry microfibre cloth and this practice adds a low sheen to the surface, simulating polished leather.

The leggings will receive the same treatment once the final washes have been completed.

Vallejo "Model Air" paints - hand-brushed -  have been used for all the painting of this figurine to date.

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