First attempt at aging a saber!

[Master Elwood Graestar]

So after seeing all of the crazy awesome work done by many here on the forums, i decided to take a crack at one of my own sabers.  We’ll call this V1.0🤙🏻.  I’d like to add a bit more to the emitter area- but i’m pretty happy with how the rest of the hilt turned out!






Thanks again for all the inspiring works!


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[Illyiss]

Very nice!  +1

[Lady Agana Kath]

Looks good

[GeddaTheHutt]

Good job on the weathering, the saber looks amazing.

[Dauntless Seven]

Good for you on your first weathering and welcome to the customization club.  I'd leave it be for a while then see if you want to distress this saber even more.  My only suggestion is to try not to weather it in more larger areas... but in smaller bits for a more natural effect.  Was the surface entirely done with sand paper ?  I see some edges cut out from the emitter tongs.  Perhaps try a stippling effect using your dremel ... just moderately lightly and randomly scattered throughout the saber for more dimension/depth. 

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[tx_tuff]

You went all out on this. I like it.

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[Master Elwood Graestar]

Good for you on your first weathering and welcome to the customization club.  I'd leave it be for a while then see if you want to distress this saber even more.  My only suggestion is to try not to weather it in more larger areas... but in smaller bits for a more natural effect.  Was the surface entirely done with sand paper ?  I see some edges cut out from the emitter tongs.  Perhaps try a stippling effect using your dremel ... just moderately lightly and randomly scattered throughout the saber for more dimension/depth. 

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Thanks! This was an all sandpaper job, just alternating between means of application( i used a small molded sponge thing, and also just full hand). For touching up the emitter chunk- i used some small hand-files.  And the rotary tool is indeed the next step!🤘🏻
I weathered in all the spots where my hands grip/move along the saber while weilding. My main focus was to grey out the whole thing a bit, just to give it a more neutral feel( because i’m a big fan of the grey/ rogue jedi style), then go hard for the high-traffic areas.


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[Dauntless Seven]

Hi again.  That idea of showing more wear on the areas of your hand grip did cross my mind.  Nicely done.  Will look forward to seeing the next level rotary tool distressing.  The main thing is that you like what you have done and wielding your own unique saber is a great feeling.  I borrow inspiration and know how from other customizers more often than not.  

[Therion Jinn]

So after seeing all of the crazy awesome work done by many here on the forums, i decided to take a crack at one of my own sabers.  We’ll call this V1.0🤙🏻.  I’d like to add a bit more to the emitter area- but i’m pretty happy with how the rest of the hilt turned out!






Thanks again for all the inspiring works!

Gorgeous work on this.
Loving the results here

[Taegin Roan]

Nicely done. I haven't yet tried any type of weathering, but someday I might.

[mrg149]

great work! This looks like iit's een heavy action (obviously not a believer in "Form 0)…+1

[Master Elwood Graestar]

Hi again.  That idea of showing more wear on the areas of your hand grip did cross my mind.  Nicely done.  Will look forward to seeing the next level rotary tool distressing.  The main thing is that you like what you have done and wielding your own unique saber is a great feeling.  I borrow inspiration and know how from other customizers more often than not.  

Absolutely! You, Drahcir, and Therion have all given me some serious inspiration and i appreciate all the input😁 I’ve dubbed this saber “Thorn”, and let me tell you it feels even better to wield than it did before🤘🏻 not just for pride’s sake, but actually feels like it moves more smoothly in my grip when i swap grips and such.  I’m looking forward to getting back to it- but moreso starting on the next project!(whatever that may be) I’d like to do a from scratch build-(i replaced my first battery pack, so now i’m all cocky😉)

And thanks everyone else for the awesome words!🤙🏻


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[Therion Jinn]

From scratch builds can be challenging in their own ways, Elwood.
But, take your time, plan it out first, and you should do just fine.

Also, take full advantage of any resources you can for instruction

[Master Elwood Graestar]

From scratch builds can be challenging in their own ways, Elwood.
But, take your time, plan it out first, and you should do just fine.

Also, take full advantage of any resources you can for instruction

Insight appreciated🤙🏻 i’m not one to dive in gung-ho minus a plan, so i’ve got that going for me.  The biggest boon will indeed be the resources right here on the forums! So thanks in advance for the advice i’m sure i’ll ask for in the future😉
Cheers to the tinkerers and creators out there that refuse to let good enough be enough!🤘🏻
May the force be with you, sir!


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[tx_tuff]

Starting planning, I just finished my from scratch build and I love it!! For me once I figured out the wiring diagram the biggest part is naming sure you have all the right tools you need.

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