[QUOTE=asdf;15239331]That clock is the sh[I]i[/I]t, dude.[/QUOTE]
tnx.

I think I'll drop by the dollar store on my way to work tomorrow and pick up some other little toys I can try making it with.

I've gotta find a better way to get the toys to sink in without disfiguring the vinyl so badly.



It cost me like $3 to make it. I love cheap crafts that are actually usable.

[QUOTE=Win A Rabbit;15239441]
I've gotta find a better way to get the toys to sink in without disfiguring the vinyl so badly.
.[/QUOTE]Instead of microwaving, find a way to heat it in just the spot where you want the toy to sink. A lighter probably wouldn't be strong enough, but I'm sure you can think of something.

[QUOTE=asdf;15239602]Instead of microwaving, find a way to heat it in just the spot where you want the toy to sink. A lighter probably wouldn't be strong enough, but I'm sure you can think of something.[/QUOTE]
I actually put it in the oven. Microwaving never works for me.

Thanks for the idea. Might have to give it a try. :)

One way I was thinking was to heat up the army men before-hand to where they're almost melting, then throw them on the vinyl and heat them together. Army men melt to vinyl, vinyl gets loose enough without burning to press army men into it a bit further.

Sounds good in theory.

May have to try it this weekend when I'm off work.

[QUOTE=Win A Rabbit;15239441]tnx.

I think I'll drop by the dollar store on my way to work tomorrow and pick up some other little toys I can try making it with.

I've gotta find a better way to get the toys to sink in without disfiguring the vinyl so badly.



It cost me like $3 to make it. I love cheap crafts that are actually usable.[/QUOTE]

if you have a way to cut them in half reasonably well or sand them flat on a power sander, you could just glue them to the vinyl.

I just learned to sew, now what can I do with this new skill? I've put a few patches on an old jacket I got, and fixed a button on a pair of pants, but that's it.

[url]http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/MildVibe/929.07flyer.jpg[/url]

Made this flyer for a show that my band is playing.

[QUOTE=Damien R.;15237434]Ok, I made a few of attempts trying to make a back patch the way I wanted, and me, being incredibly unartistic, botched and mangled it every time.

I'm just going to give in and buy a patch for some other band. What sites have decent back patches, besides Angry, Young, and Poor?[/QUOTE]interpunk? and crustpunks.com has back patches I think.

interpunk is great.

Interpunk doesn't have a very good selection for back patches, but I'll try crustpunks.com,

crust punx sucks. all thier **** is over priced and someone gave me septic death patch they got off there. its already almost worn away after 3 months. and its screenprinted plastisol!! the patches i made are screened with textile ink or painted with acrylic paint and they are holding up better. just wait and buy a backpatch from the next touring band you see and help em out, or make one. doesnt have to be super ****ing detailed to be punk.

i'm actually looking for a handful of certain bands to use as a back patch, and most are overseas

[QUOTE=Damien R.;15289349]i'm actually looking for a handful of certain bands to use as a back patch, and most are overseas[/QUOTE]

what bands you looking for. i have come across alot of stuff i might be able to help out.

The main band I was searching for was Warzone, but I'm certain they didn't make any back patches, so I was hoping to find some fan-made ones somewhere, since I'm an idiot and can't make a simple stencil.

Warzone, Trial, Oi Polloi (I found a few of these on AYaP), On File, ****ed Up, Cro-Mags are some of the bands I'm keeping an eye out for. Meh, I'm just going to browse around until I find something I really like. I don't like these sites like angry young and poor and interpunk. I'd rather buy it directly from the band if I can, that's why I'm being picky. :p

Unless you're isolated, I recommend going to shows and buying back patches from the merch dudes. Other than that, I recommend going to punk stores. If it's really that hard to find, and you're really dying for a back patch, who cares how much you spend (within reason)?

I'm kind of isolated, especially since I'm out of a vehicle right now. :p

I hate buying stuff online, so I'm reluctant to bother buying patches unless they're from some of my favorite bands, and I might not be able to find them later. That money is better spent on albums or my car. I'd like to be able to make them instead, so I might just try that again.

Has anyone ever used anything like this:
[url]http://www.sunshinejoy.com/Simply_Spray_Fabric_Paint.asp?Folder=152&Name=Individually_Packaged[/url]

Spray paint fades and fabric paint always goes on too thick so this looks perfect.

A fried tried to use it and it sucked. Maybe it's just the brand, but it did not work at all. Very uneven and messy.

Aw shucks. Back to spraypaint.

faded is cooler anyway.

does any one know where i can get shes such as those from no sweat. They have gotten rid of most of there lines of shoes and im looking for plain white. i bought pf flyers, while they are great shoes there not holding up, and i need something that looks a little bit more "formal". (where dress shoes are to much, but shoes that are green red an yellow is to little). if there are no other non over seas made shoes ill just go for another pair of pf flyers.

Hey, never contributed to this thread as I don't know much/do much DIY stuff. I've followed a few posts and found them plenty interesting, Tinkered with stenciling and the like.

Just wondering if anyone here does any pinstriping, or has any info on pinstriping. For example brushes to use/make, paints, styles, tutorials of different methods. etc. I'm getting serious about a project car I'm looking forward to building in the very close future and wanted to try some striping out. I just need some info and heaps of practice.

I know it's not exactly on topic with Punk DIY, but any info or experience would help.

I picked up a craft book from the library today. It's got some pretty cool stuff in there I'll have to try out.



And, does anyone know a good way to shrink sweaters a bit?

I lost a bunch of weight after high school and one of my favorite hoodies is way too baggy on me now. I'm looking for a way to shrink it down a bit.

Tried washing in hot water/drying hot, and it worked a bit, but it's still a bit too big.

Any suggestions? Or is that as small as it's going to get?

Writing a zine
 

Hey, i was thinking about writing a basic DIY punk zine, and i have some really good ideas. I already have some poetry, art, and writings made and sh|t. But the thing is... where the f*ck do i start? Does anyone have like, a basic guide on how to get started? Also, does anyone wanna write anything for it?

[QUOTE=DemonicRubberDucky;15389043]Hey, i was thinking about writing a basic DIY punk zine, and i have some really good ideas. I already have some poetry, art, and writings made and sh|t. But the thing is... where the f*ck do i start? Does anyone have like, a basic guide on how to get started? Also, does anyone wanna write anything for it?[/QUOTE]
I was just looking into starting up a zine yesterday. Found this [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh1W15BWCUk&feature=dir[/url], a nice little guide on making a one-page zine.

Now to fill it up and get started on it. :)

"Paper, scissors, aaaaand a pen!!!"
Lol.

[QUOTE=Win A Rabbit;15366169]I picked up a craft book from the library today. It's got some pretty cool stuff in there I'll have to try out.



And, does anyone know a good way to shrink sweaters a bit?

I lost a bunch of weight after high school and one of my favorite hoodies is way too baggy on me now. I'm looking for a way to shrink it down a bit.

Tried washing in hot water/drying hot, and it worked a bit, but it's still a bit too big.

Any suggestions? Or is that as small as it's going to get?[/QUOTE]


I think that's about the smallest you could get it, unless you sew the seams to make it smaller.

I don't really know if this fits in with the thread, but I made a few patches for my jacket:
[IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/M3LL0NC0LL13/PA070677.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/M3LL0NC0LL13/P4120273-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/M3LL0NC0LL13/019.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=M3LL0NC0LL13;15390117]I don't really know if this fits in with the thread, but I made a few patches for my jacket:
[IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/M3LL0NC0LL13/PA070677.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/M3LL0NC0LL13/P4120273-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/M3LL0NC0LL13/019.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]


I'm definatly digging the Defiance, Ohio ones. The Op Ivy is good too.

[QUOTE=me likes punk;15390158]I'm definatly digging the Defiance, Ohio ones. The Op Ivy is good too.[/QUOTE]

thanks a lot.

I have a "Kill Whitey" patch on my jacket, and I've caught more dirty looks than I have with any other article of clothing ever.