Overwhelmed by the
summer’s hottest trend, neon colors,
I felt like adding just a bit (ok, maybe more than just a bit) of fluro color
to this pink/golden soft clutch that I got for 14,95€ on H&M. I’m sure
there are much cheaper clutches out there, so go find yours now for immediate
transformation. Or, even better, use that old leather bag which has been
forgotten in your mom’s closet for years now!
First thing you’ll need to do is pre-design in your mind (I did it on a paper)
the shape and the volume of the neon details. Spend some time on it; it is
always useful to have a template, even if you eventually decide to improvise.
What you’ll need in
order to make your neon detailed bag:
· A
primer spray (I used a white based primer, which is ideal for the neon colors
to look even more bright)
· A
fluro color spray paint (I chose yellow)
· A
pair of scissors
· Paper
masking tape (prefer the blue one, as it is easier to peel-off than the common
white one)
Tip 1: If you feel comfortable
in latex gloves, put them on! I don’t, and that is why you can see my hands stained...
Tip 2: Try this outdoors, even if using non toxic spray paints!
Tip 2: Try this outdoors, even if using non toxic spray paints!
Step 1
Prepare the shape of
the parts that you’ve decided to paint on the bag’s surface. The main idea is
to use tape pieces in order to create a stencil, sectioning off the parts that you
don’t want to paint.
For a simple effect of
a neon stripe, you can just stick two pieces of tape horizontally.
I imagined that some square parts would be even more interesting, so I added some vertical pieces as well.
Make sure you keep your lines straight...
I imagined that some square parts would be even more interesting, so I added some vertical pieces as well.
Make sure you keep your lines straight...
Don’t forget to
completely cover the surface of the bag that will not be painted! You can use
more masking tape or a piece of newspaper.
Step 2
Apply one thin layer of the primer spray, holding can 10-15cm away from the
taped surface. Repeat a second coat after 10 minutes and allow at least 15
minutes for complete drying.
Step 3
Shake well the fluro
spray and carefully apply a thin layer, over the surface that you have just
covered with the primer base. Try to avoid applying heavy coat, as this will
create unwanted drips.
Allow your bag about 45 minutes to dry.
Allow your bag about 45 minutes to dry.
You can repeat a second coat if you wish. I did
and the result was even more vivid.
Allow one night for the bag to completely dry.
Allow one night for the bag to completely dry.
Step 4
Now that you are
certain that the spray paint has dried, you can remove the paper tape
carefully, piece by piece. Done!
Step 5
Put a light dress and sandals on, grab your bright new neon clutch and head off
downtown for a drink with your girlfriends! Enjoy!
Go point neon details on your own bag! We’d love to see how you’ve done yours!
Keep smiling!
Kat.
Kat.
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