mgr
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What kind of paint can I use to paint thick latex?
I just got the new rubies holster and it is made out of thick latex. What kind of paint can use so that it does not melt it? I tried spray primer on the back but it seems to have melted it and is still sticky and does not want to not want to fully cure.
Thanks,
Mike
I just got the new rubies holster and it is made out of thick latex. What kind of paint can use so that it does not melt it? I tried spray primer on the back but it seems to have melted it and is still sticky and does not want to not want to fully cure.
Thanks,
Mike
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Kylash327
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Got through it with my own account url, just copied your member number.
http://www.printroom.com/ViewAlbumPhoto.asp?userid=mgr&album_id=98739&image_id=0
Looks pretty damn nice for Rubies, though the folded lines from being in a package are kinda annoying.
http://www.printroom.com/ViewAlbumPhoto.asp?userid=mgr&album_id=98739&image_id=0
Looks pretty damn nice for Rubies, though the folded lines from being in a package are kinda annoying.
Darth Mule
Active Hunter
Go to your local hobby shop and ask. There is a special kind of paint that you need to paint on latex, or it won't take. It's a latex based paint, it's the same kind you'd use if you were making prosthetics. I just can't remember what it is. But any decent hobby shop can tell you. Usually the smaller ones. The big chain shops usually employ anyone regardless of their knowledge, so they may not be able to help.
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Kylash327
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No problem. Pics? I only see one
Lynn TXP 0369
Well-Known Hunter
Mine are on there way as we speak....... We'll see....
Those look actually pretty good, keep the holsters them selves and replace the belts with the real leather ones. That probably sounds easier then it is.... But....
MGR.... What is the silver metal thingee that attachs to the cod made from? Solid plastic, vacuformed pastic, or rubber laytex?
Those look actually pretty good, keep the holsters them selves and replace the belts with the real leather ones. That probably sounds easier then it is.... But....
MGR.... What is the silver metal thingee that attachs to the cod made from? Solid plastic, vacuformed pastic, or rubber laytex?
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Kylash327
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Mine are on the way as well
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Kylash327
Guest
Yeah, when i ordered it said 7-10 days, I expect that.
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Kylash327
Guest
Cool, I was thinking about that, cause it seems like thats a weird kinda vinyl, so not all paint would dry on that stuff. Let us know! Is it possible to take any closer pics?
BountyHunter185
Active Hunter
Hi all, we(my brother and I) are new here,although we have been lurking around for quite awhile 
which has helped us with our costumes a lot so far(I'm doing ESB boba and my brother is making jango).
Anyways, i was wondering what the lengh/size was on the rubys holster.
Thanks in Advance.
which has helped us with our costumes a lot so far(I'm doing ESB boba and my brother is making jango).Anyways, i was wondering what the lengh/size was on the rubys holster.
Thanks in Advance.
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gwizah_fett
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Mgr, Kylash,
If the holsters are really latex you can use acrylic paints with rubber cement diluted with zippo lighter fluid 1:1. I used this on a crappy freddy mask in High school and it looked great afterwards. You just need regular rubber cement and some zippo lighter fluid, make sure its says 100% Naptha on it. Now add 1 part lighter fluid to 1 part rubber cement, stir in some acrylic paint and mix it well. It should be enough to give it color or else it will crack. Now brush it on or an alternative is always an airbrush. That's what I used. It usually takes 5-6 hours to dry so dont wait till halloween to paint the holsters. YMMV, if they are made of some other type of rubber.
If the holsters are really latex you can use acrylic paints with rubber cement diluted with zippo lighter fluid 1:1. I used this on a crappy freddy mask in High school and it looked great afterwards. You just need regular rubber cement and some zippo lighter fluid, make sure its says 100% Naptha on it. Now add 1 part lighter fluid to 1 part rubber cement, stir in some acrylic paint and mix it well. It should be enough to give it color or else it will crack. Now brush it on or an alternative is always an airbrush. That's what I used. It usually takes 5-6 hours to dry so dont wait till halloween to paint the holsters. YMMV, if they are made of some other type of rubber.
BountyHunter185
Active Hunter
sorry about that,
what i was looking for was how long the belt was that goes around the waist.
what i was looking for was how long the belt was that goes around the waist.
BountyHunter185
Active Hunter
Thanks mgr, that helps a lot.
BobaFettish
Well-Known Hunter
Sounds like a highly flammable concoction to me. I'd refrain from smoking or any open flames while wearing it. :angry
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