...Fullers Earth?

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sat Oct 18, 2003 11:59 pm

Does anybody know where you get fullers earth? Is there a site online? Furthermore, is it permanant, or does it come off? :junior: -IJ

Sztybel · Post by **Sztybel** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 1:55 am

Hi there IndianaJones. I've ordered my fuller's earth from this site:

http://catalog.cineshoppe.com/browseGro ... up_id=9344

Fuller's earth does come off, it's basically just a powder used to dust up items to make them appear old & used. An old Hollywood trick to quickly get a particular look. NOTE: Do not order fuller's earth in anything but the color NATURAL. Other colors contain dye that could permanently alter the color of whatever it is you are covering.

Sztybel

Indiana John · Post by **Indiana John** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 2:06 am

If anyone needs some Fuller's Earth, please send me a PM, I have a 3 lb. jug that I'd like to sell.

-John

PropReplicator · Post by **PropReplicator** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 9:12 am

What color is "NATURAL"? Is it tan, grey...?

Oh, and John, you have a PM.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 11:54 am

Thanks! Great to see you 'round here again John! :junior: -IJ

Sztybel · Post by **Sztybel** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 4:08 pm

Fuller's earth is, well, an earth tone. Imagine a dusty road in the middle of summer. Dried up brown midtones with a hint of gray....it's realistic, so no worries of a false looking dirt. Trust me.

Sztybel

Indiana John · Post by **Indiana John** » Sun Oct 26, 2003 2:03 am

Fuller's Earth is Sold

Thanks
-John

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Sun Oct 26, 2003 9:49 am

How did I miss this thread? Yesterday I used the makeup powder that I use on my face to put a light dusting on my hat. Seemed to work well.

Sztybel · Post by **Sztybel** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 7:50 am

ITG,

Kinda funny that you ended up using makeup to dirty up things. Fuller's earth is used a lot in cosmetics. I guess that's a case of woman's intuition.

Sztybel

Lindiana · Post by **Lindiana** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:58 am

I just got the 3 lbs container also, I'm never gonna use the whole thing, if you order go for the smaller size. I decided instead of distressing my goat jacket I'm just gonna put a good coat of fullers on it and one of my fedoras.
Lindy

Andykev · Post by **Andykev** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 12:05 am

I read in the "Cowboy Hat Book" by William Reynolds and Rich Rand (maker of fine Cowboy hats) that Fuller's Earth is available in drug and paint stores (funny none in my heighborhood), and it is used to clean butter or oil type of stains from your good felt hat. The powder is the cosistiency of baking powder, is taupe or tan color. Supposedly it will not stain your hat, to do not worry about what color your hat is. Let the powder act like a poultice, it will draw the oily stain from your fine felt hat. Then brush off the powder after a couple of three hours or so. I have a product called SILVER LABEL miracle spot remover for hats. Got it from National Beatty Page. Same stuff...used for stains, finger marks, spotting rings, grease stains. Looks like finely ground kitty litter, the color of moon dust!