Thread: Zombifying a Blazer

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The other day I noticed that the blue blazer that I have had for 15 years had moth holes in it .

I just finished buying a new one, but instead of throwing the old one away I'm planning to try to "zombify" it up as a halloween accessory. Actually I'm not going to use it as zombie clothes per se. I have some other masks like a werewolf or this ghoulish guy that I can use.


I suppose I could just cut random hunks out of it and maybe burn it in places, but I have only one shot at this so I'd like to know what I'm shooting for.

Anybody have some pictures of something like this so that I have something to strive for?

This is all I could find on the internet, although this one is a grey suit and my blazer is navy blue. (brooks brothers, actually)

I actually do have a good one I made, but I'll have to locate it tomorrow and shoot some quick pics. I think you may find it helpful.

yes yes please, pics is what i need

Grunge it up. Bury it in the ground for a week or six months. Dig it up and maybe give it a light wash. Shoot some holes in it with a 22 or something. Smear it up with blood of course and other than that I unno.

Here is how with a tutorial by one of the masters of the game.

http://www.skullandbone.com/tutorial_03.htm

Originally Posted by Tumblindice

Here is how with a tutorial by one of the masters of the game.

http://www.skullandbone.com/tutorial_03.htm

I've had trouble with that one here. Specifically step 3. Getting the right amount of 'rotting agent' when there are not ponds or such very near can be difficult.

You might consider sheet composting as an alternative, I've had good luck with. But, you want to check it every couple of weeks, or you might end up with NOTHING left.

(the remains of a pair of pants I left in too long, only pockets and seams left...must be artificial fabric on those)

I distressed the suit below using a razor and sharp objects. Then I used blue, green, yellow, red, and brown craft paint along with a sponge to smear. Lastly, I hot glued faux moss:

Looks really good Mr. Nightmare !!^^^

Sandpaper, a razor and craft paints.

Sandpaper on the cuffs, the collar, the edges and any other normal spots that would fray. (I've also used a wire brush bit on a drill to REALLY degrade the fabric like this: http://www.lowes.com/pd_323655-16878...ush%26page%3D2 but you have to pin down the fabric REALLY well or it will go flying)

Use the razor to cut a few threads on some seams and rip them further. Cut tiny cuts into the bottoms and rip those up further.

I have also washed the clothes in between degrading to get the edges to ball up and further fray. (just don't do the paint and THEN wash since the paint may wash out)

Originally Posted by chop shop

Looks really good Mr. Nightmare !!^^^

I second that!