Ways to "paint on" a printed pattern?

[Hecubus114]

I am wanting to customize a Funko POP figure and part of what I'd like to do involves putting a pattern on the shirt. Ideally, I would like to not try and make the pattern by hand, but would like a "painted on" finished look, if that makes sense. Are there any consumer products out there that would help me with this???

 

[Moviefreak]

We are taking about curves surfaces here?
If you are, I am afraid that you only have s couple options.

1. Hand paint the pattern.
2. Get the pattern it in vinyl to make a film mask (stencil), apply that stencil to the surface, then either spray the color on, or sponge it on. Once dry, remove the film thus leaving a slick painted pattern.
3. If getting film cut is not an option, then get a sharp blade and cut your own stencil out of painters tape and use that stencil the same way you would vinyl.

 

[Scadge]

You can try hydro dipping, Adafruit has a great tutorial. https://learn.adafruit.com/hydro-dip-3d-prints/hydro-dipping


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[meta jon]

We are taking about curves surfaces here?
If you are, I am afraid that you only have s couple options.

1. Hand paint the pattern.
2. Get the pattern it in vinyl to make a film mask (stencil), apply that stencil to the surface, then either spray the color on, or sponge it on. Once dry, remove the film thus leaving a slick painted pattern.
3. If getting film cut is not an option, then get a sharp blade and cut your own stencil out of painters tape and use that stencil the same way you would vinyl.

If you are using the stencil method do several light coats drying in between or you will get ridges along the edges of your stencil

 

[Moviefreak]

If you are using the stencil method do several light coats drying in between or you will get ridges along the edges of your stencil

Great advice! Plus thin coats will help eliminate the chance of bleeding under the masking.

 

[Treybert]

waterslide decals perhaps?

 

[Hecubus114]

Thanks everyone for the advice - I will play around with the methods mentioned and see if any work for me!