Dude those shoes look excellent! Good advice about using Sharpies in the lower portion. I'll remember that.
And from that picture, I'd say you're doing great on the hex pattern so far. But if it is already proving to be difficult, you should go with your gut and explore other options. Perhaps it will be worth it to use those bottles with the metal tips after all? But I totally understand your reservations about pouring all of the paint into a different bottle.
For the tip I am going to try the tips from Aleene's Patch & Applique Glue mentioned by MCL34N in one of his threads. (again I can't remember where) He mentions that they are sealed and you can cut them to size. Instead of cutting them though, he punctures the top with a needle. Thats how he did his suit. The best part is that the tip screw right on to the stock bottle of puff paint.
Do you need to get "slick puffy" paint? I mean, I've got acces here where I live to Red, black and all sort of colors from Tulip brand.
Got access to glitter, slick and puffy (but not "slick puffy" In case it exist). So I've got the option to get puffy red OR slick red.
Looking great!
Is the puff paint going to be in the way when the suit is sewn together? Would that even be a problem?
I have to find a seamstress first to get their opinion.For now i am leaving it an inch away from the edges.
Based on your regular shoe size, what size shoe would you recommend buying since you have to take out all the padding? I'm normally a size 9 - 9.5 US.
I just ordered my normal shoe size and let the bottom half of the back padding in, that way it will still fit, and have all of the support, but not leave a gap when it's attached to the costume. I'm not sure if that makes sense or not, but I can take a pic to show you what I mean haha.
Hey Everyone,
I have been following bulids of ASM suits for the last couple of months now. I've picked up on a lot and decided to give it a go myself. I'm going to use this thread to document my progress.
I was on the first run for TaylorMcManus' prints. The print arrived about 2 weeks ago. I am overwhelmed with the quality. For those who are waiting on the second run, it's well worth it!
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I plan on using the puff-paint technique that MCL34N came up with to go over the dye sub honeycomb pattern. As well as Asics Dirt Dog 3 shoes for the soles.
Any suggestions anyone has along the way would be appreciated! It's my first time taking on a project this big. My goal is to have it completed by Halloween.
Thanks!
Jeff (aka jeffscpu)