Leviathan
Member
Hi everyone
I was thinking about customizing one of my USN Deck Jackets for some time now. While I am quite sure on how the final result should look like, I am yet undecided on what would be the best way to achieve that. So here's what I am aiming for:
Artwork / Paint
Ship's name gets stenciled on the back. I have a stencil machine at hand but not yet decided on the ship's name, but will do some more research. Letter height will be around 3/4" / 1.9cm. I will have it stenciled before the washing starts. For the paint I am not sure, but was thinking about acrylic paint. Does anyone know what was used for stenciling back then?
Patch
I also want to add a patch on the front, once I have decided on the name and I will go for a embroidered one, guess the leather version were mainly used on flight jackets. Does anyone know where to get customized / embroidered patches?
Aging & Fading
I like the worn out, washed out and faded look from the old deck jackets. The stuff you usually find on instagram or other vintage military dealers. I want to achieve this look by washing the jacket multiple times in the washmashine (low heat, 30° max) and afterwards treat it with multiple baths in salt water. I will then leave the jacket laid flat & dry in the sun, while adding salty water to different areas to achieve these salty crust lines.
Protection
To not risk the hardware (hooks / zippers) I will use adhesive tape or something similar to protect them while washing.
So any feedback / comments are highly appreciated I am especially interested in "proven" aging techniques and hints on the color.
Thanks
I was thinking about customizing one of my USN Deck Jackets for some time now. While I am quite sure on how the final result should look like, I am yet undecided on what would be the best way to achieve that. So here's what I am aiming for:
Artwork / Paint
Ship's name gets stenciled on the back. I have a stencil machine at hand but not yet decided on the ship's name, but will do some more research. Letter height will be around 3/4" / 1.9cm. I will have it stenciled before the washing starts. For the paint I am not sure, but was thinking about acrylic paint. Does anyone know what was used for stenciling back then?
Patch
I also want to add a patch on the front, once I have decided on the name and I will go for a embroidered one, guess the leather version were mainly used on flight jackets. Does anyone know where to get customized / embroidered patches?
Aging & Fading
I like the worn out, washed out and faded look from the old deck jackets. The stuff you usually find on instagram or other vintage military dealers. I want to achieve this look by washing the jacket multiple times in the washmashine (low heat, 30° max) and afterwards treat it with multiple baths in salt water. I will then leave the jacket laid flat & dry in the sun, while adding salty water to different areas to achieve these salty crust lines.
Protection
To not risk the hardware (hooks / zippers) I will use adhesive tape or something similar to protect them while washing.
So any feedback / comments are highly appreciated I am especially interested in "proven" aging techniques and hints on the color.
Thanks