Dark Rust is the deep, ruddy brown of serious corrosion — the rust that's had years to set into bolt heads, seams and forgotten iron. Layer it into recesses and around fittings for the darkest stage of rust, then build lighter oranges over the top for real, believable decay.
At a glance
- AK Interactive weathering pencil, colour Dark Rust (ref AK10013)
- Water-soluble, semi-grease pigment on a 17cm pencil
- Non-toxic and easy to control — work it dry or blend it wet
- Draws onto matt surfaces best, but grips other finishes too
Best for
- Deep corrosion in recesses and seams
- Rust around bolts, rivets and fittings
- The base layer for multi-tone rust effects
Start dark in the deepest spots and work lighter rust over the top — that's how corrosion looks like it grew rather than got painted on.
The foundation pencil for convincing rust. Build a full toolkit with the rest of the weathering range.
