weathering PVC candles?

[Dminor]

Does anyone have any tips on how to give PVC flicker candles a weathered/old look?

The look fine at night, but I'd like them to look yellowed and worn during the day as well.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2863440043_4c30f8c2e6.jpg

[Lilly]

I would try staining them..

[dutton]

I Would spray paint em

[JohnnyL]

I'd possibly look into spray painting them with a satin/semi-gloss base paint (beige in color) and then use a dark-brown/gray wood stain on them (use an old rag to rub it on them and whip it off).

[bolt]

I haven't seen anyone here mention this product, so I'm going to suggest floral spray. It is like spray paint, but transparent - perfect for aging just about anything. You should be able to buy it from your local florist or floral supply shop. Look for the colour "frosty woodtone", it adds warmth, age, and life to just about anything.

[Hallowennie315]

here is a picture of a cool candle... it might give you some inspiration...http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.37279377.jpg

[Dminor]

I'd possibly look into spray painting them with a satin/semi-gloss base paint (beige in color) and then use a dark-brown/gray wood stain on them (use an old rag to rub it on them and whip it off).

The pipes began as black pvc and were then spraypainted white with Kilz primer. Then I did the hot glue "wax" treatment. I had actually done the drips and then painted it, but it didn't look realistic enough for me. The gloss of the glue has the realism that I'm looking for.

I was thinking about getting some sort of stain and a spray bottle of water to see if I could get the stain to run. Does that sound like it might work to you?

Unfortunately I have not been able to find any good tutorials online for weathering fake candles.

Thanks to everyone for their help though!

[krough]

To get this look I did the following:
After adding the hot glue to the PVC I airbrushed the entire thing a creme color with acrylic paint. Then using a thin wash of brunt umber FW ink I airbrushed the shadows under the drips. Using the same wash I added a few drops of sepia FW ink to the airbrush and painted very light shadows on the front on the candle and the larger drips to add depth in a few places.

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.37279377.jpg

[pyro]

thats looks so sweet krough thanks

[GrimleeFeindish]

You do great work Krough. I just saved this picture so I can try and copy it (hopefully get something close).

[Sickie Ickie]

Krough, is it alright if I use your pic and info on my hot glue site?

[dubbax3]

Yeah great work there krough. Gotta love the washes. Two of the easiest and most effective paint schemes the dry brush and the wash. I have to try working with those inks.