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...Fullers Earth?
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2003 11:59 pm
by Mulceber
Does anybody know where you get fullers earth? Is there a site online? Furthermore, is it permanant, or does it come off? :junior: -IJ
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2003 1:55 am
by Sztybel
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
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2003 2:06 am
by Indiana John
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
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2003 9:12 am
by PropReplicator
What color is "NATURAL"? Is it tan, grey...?
Oh, and John, you have a PM.
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2003 11:54 am
by Mulceber
Thanks! Great to see you 'round here again John! :junior: -IJ
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2003 4:08 pm
by Sztybel
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
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 2:03 am
by Indiana John
Fuller's Earth is Sold
Thanks
-John
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 9:49 am
by Indiana Texas-girl
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 7:50 am
by Sztybel
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
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:58 am
by Lindiana
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
Fuller's Earth
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 12:05 am
by Andykev
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!
