Re: How Do You Paint a Helmet So The Paint Will Stay On?????

[Guest guest]

When painting the band, use non-toxic acrylic paints, these dry very

quickly. Whenever I painted my twins' bands, I would sponge paint

it. I just liked the effect better that way because whenever I used

a brush it would leave streaks, but that's because I am very

artistically challenged! Depending on what look I was going for on

the bands, I used either stickers or rub-on transfers. Sometimes the

larger ones would crease or flip up because of the curvature of the

band. But the majority of the time, if you apply an acrylic varnish,

that will help keep things on. Personally, I liked to change the

looks of the bands frequently, so I didn't apply tond of the

varnish. But if you decide there is a design you want to keep, you

might want to apply the varnish weekly to help protect it from bumps

and cleanings. And I always wrote the twins' names on their bands

using glitter glue pens. Hope this helps some!

Niki

Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads)

Phila., PA

> Could someone please tell me how the beautiful painted helmets I've

> seen in the photo section, such as " Tommy " , were painted? Which

> paints were used, which brushes worked best, did you find stencils

> that wrapped around the helmet well, and did you put a finish over

> the paint after?

>

> I think I am going to give it a try! Either that, or pay someone

to

> airbrush it!

>

> Thanks for your help!