I plan on using an airbrush kit. Harbor Freight has a sale going on compressors and kits, and the stuff I bought (glass & metal-- no plastic) cost me about $110. Hoses, paint kit, compressor, and regulator/water remover. When everything is cut out and ready to be attached to other things (gauntlets and shin guards come to mind), I'm going to airbrush it all to keep it evenly dyed. I know this isn't something everyone can or wants to do, but I'm afraid if I dye as I go, I'll have different dye lot issues. Variances are key with parts of this costume, but some things need to be very close in color.
Annnnndddd... my neoprene is here. Wow, that was fast, folks. I'm changing my mind about Santa Claus, fairies, and dragons. There is no way I should have gotten it this fast, unless they used magic! Guess I need to bust my butt now and get some sewing done too! 