Here is a series of videos to help you discover the different techniques used for the creation of quality post-apocalyptic costumes. We also encourage you to subscribe to these YouTube channels to support their creators and receive notifications when they post new videos.
What NOT to do
Dimitri shows you simple mistakes to avoid when making your first post-apocalyptic costume.
Express costume! (beginner)
This tutorial shows you how to create a costume quickly without losing too much quality. While we don't encourage our players to spend as little time as possible on their costumes, this video is a great entry point for people who have little experience in the field. Here is what you need:
Serrated knife and sandpaper;
Spray paint;
Floor !!!
How to age a T-shirt
This tutorial teaches you how to age fabric with:
A serrated knife;
Sandpaper;
Rit (a fabric dye brand);
Coffee in a spray bottle;
Espresso-colored wood stain.
The perfect tool!
Dimitri teaches you how to damage your costumes with a Leatherman Multi-tool.
The infamous tactical vest!
Published Prop Academy shows us how to weather one of the most popular accessories of the post-apocalyptic genre: the tactical vest.
How to weather materials (advanced)
Dimitri shows you how to give your costumes a superior post-apocalyptic look with:
Tools to create micro tears;
Black paint;
Rock dust;
Plaster powder;
A spray can of matt varnish.
Mad Max leather
Dimitri shows you how to age your leather coat by 20 years using various techniques:
Scrap it with sandpaper;
Use acetone to remove the color;
Drag it on the ground;
Add random patterns using oil.
How to avoid sewing
Dimitri shows you how to avoid the arduous task of sewing costume pieces together by using a nut and bolt system instead.
Forget the scissors!
Dimitri shows you how to make satisfying fabric cuts with a hammer. The end result is surprising.
How to make a post-apocalyptic utility belt
Dimitri shows us his utility belt and explains how to achieve a similar result.
How to make a post-apocalyptic shoulder pad
Dimitri explains how to make a post-apocalyptic shoulder pad by using various materials.
Tire armor
This tutorial teaches you how to craft a piece of armor made of tires. Tires are popular, but very difficult to use as a crafting material. This video explains how to make tires cooperate during your assembly.
How to weather leather belts
Anja shows us how to give an aged and rusty look to belts found in thrift stores. She uses :
Acrylic paint applied with a sponge;
Charcoal ash (BBQ);
A spray can of matt varnish.
How to make a feather mohawk
Anja tells us how to make a feather mohawk using a very simple and effective technique!
Oil stains
This tutorial shows you how to give your costume elements a dirty and greasy look using the following products:
Asphalt-based putty (often called '' pitch ''). Must contain petroleum-based “bitumen”;
White spirit;
A brush with short bristles;
A WELL ventilated place.
Scrap fabric armor !
Dimitri shows us how to make rigid and flexible armor panels by using simple scraps of fabric and wood glue.
How to weather black material?
Dimitri explains how to give a post-apoc look to your black elements.