Tattooing or painting a puppet?

[Goochman]

Has anyone ever tried to paint/tattoo/use sharpies on Antron? I'm working on a puppet of my Tattoo artist and I'm trying to figure out the best way to tattoo it. I tried shaving it down a little and using sharpies, they work just okay. I'd like to find a nicer solution. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Walter]

hmm.. did you try stencil and spray painting?? That might do the trick! But I would test it on a swatch first..

 

[Goochman]

yeah I'm thinking I might have to, either that or make the tattoos our of felt and glue or stitch them on to the fleece

 

[Walter]

hmm.. another idea I just thought of, How about press on?? Have you ever seen those plushes that have the smooth clear graphics on them?? It might not work though, since i'd imagine you'd need special equipment to produce them..

 

[Melonpool]

They used airbrushing and stencils for the Nike MVPuppets, if that helps.

 

[Goochman]

I got some adhesive felt last night and made a test tattoo, I think I'm going with it!

 

[TheCreatureWork]

I agree with Melonpool- Airbrush is the way to go.

 

[The Shoe Fairy]

Yup, I'd say airbrush too.

 

[Frogpuppeteer]

glad i stumbled upon this thread was wondering this question myself

 

[Goochman]

Well I need to have it done by Sunday so as soon as it's finished I'll post some pics.