Making armor TEMPORARILY bloody

[Sir Tomasu[TK]]

Hi guys.

 

So I just got my ANH Stunt armor from TM and I am loving it  (pic soon for you guys, don't worry)

 

But with Halloween coming up I was invited to a party with really horror theme. The host is a Star wars fan (has a 501st Darth Vader) and I want to were my new TK to show of a little bit

 

But this being horror theme, I was wondering is there any safe way to put a little bit of "blood" on the armor and then get it of after few hours? I really don't want to scar my new precious TK permanently  Does any of you tried anything like this with good results? 

[gazmosis[501st]]

Dry erase marker?

[bjsavage7[TK]]

I'd be deathly afraid of trying anything on beautiful new TM armor.

If you do try something, try it on the inside first, in case it doesn't come off.

[Raintrooper]

I agree with BJ. I'd stay away from dry-erase markers.. Red dry-erase markers can stain a bit and leave a pink smear on dry-erase boards, so I wouldn't risk that on a shiney new TM.  Maybe some sort of self-adhesive silicone or rubber window clings that you can just peel off?  That might work!  Google 'dripping blood window clings'  

Edited October 10, 2014 by RainTrooper

[Sir Tomasu[TK]]

@bjsavage7 - Yes I am going to be VERY careful with this. Trying stuff on the inside of the armor is deferentially the way to go.

 

@Rain Trooper - Window clings sounds like the way to go. Looking very good. Have to try it and see how well it stays on.

[bdgr[501st]]

Maybe Window Paint or Washable Window Markers?  I agree with most to do a test of an area inside your armor first.

[Garbz[TK]]

Try this:

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[Polar]

the window clings will stain as well! I have red spots on my white PVC shades from where they were touching last Halloween. 

[Sir Tomasu[TK]]

I found myself window paint today. Will try it out and keep it on (the inside of the armor) over night and see if it will stain. Finger crossed

[Garbz[TK]]

Vinyl stickers?

Can you cover the areas you want covered, in white vinyl and then bloody the hell out of it and then peel the sticker off?

[DizzyStormtrooper[501st]]

use acrylic paint. the 50cent stuff from Walmart. it should not say permanent on the label. dont drip it on too thick or itll be harder to take off. use a brush to apply drips and a sponge to cover wide areas. to remove, simply use paper towels damp with ~90% rubbing alcohol or Everclear. it won't stain the plastic unless there's scratches or sanded areas.

[Sir Tomasu[TK]]

Tried the window paint and it came out pretty good. No stain and easy to take off. 

 

I have also found a clear printing paper called Safmat. It is Self-Adhesive printing film. The clue on it is not that strong and leaves no glue on the armor when taken off. That will hopefully let me print our bullet holes, blaster burns and apply it on the armor for extra effect. 

 

I wound be able to test this until after the weekend, thanks to work and social life. Will try to put in some pic off and show you how this develops