Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I painted my son's bands many many many times. You can use the small bottles of acrylic paint sold at 's. They're usually 2 for a $1 or something like that. The brand names are escaping me right now (which is odd, because that basket of paint sat on my dining room table for 7 months). I also used all types of stickers (paper, clear, vinyl), then covered it all with mod podge to keep it protected as long as possible. Each paint job usually lasted about 3 weeks, depending. I would also touch it up in between because I couldn't stand the nicks and flaking that would start to happen when my son would bump or scuff his head on something. Hang in there! This is most stressful time for you and it will get easier. Decorating will make it fun for you. Good luck! Jake-2 (DOCBand Grad 9/19/08) Jordan-4.5 > > Hello everyone, > > I was just told yesterday that my daughter needs a helmet and am still > going through the crying stage..my beautiful little girl! Does anyone > have any tips on how to decorate or what paints, etc to use? Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I should clarify, you can just peel the paint off and start all over each time you want to change the design. Some moms don't know that, it's all removable, especially when you have to put 3-4 coats of paint, then stickers, then 3-4 coats of mod podge. It peels off really nice in almost one big piece. Jake-2 (DOCBand Grad 9/19/08) Jordan-4.5 > > > > Hello everyone, > > > > I was just told yesterday that my daughter needs a helmet and am > still > > going through the crying stage..my beautiful little girl! Does > anyone > > have any tips on how to decorate or what paints, etc to use? Thanks! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I have to admit that I am a bit on the lazy side - I didn't see myself having the time to decorate Jake's helmet (although it sounded like fun to be able to change the design whenever I wanted). Jake is in his 6th day of his STARband and we have the blue helmet with race cars on it - we have gotten a lot of compliments on it. Jenn 7 months (tort & Plagio) 6 days STARband > > > > > > Hello everyone, > > > > > > I was just told yesterday that my daughter needs a helmet and am > > still > > > going through the crying stage..my beautiful little girl! Does > > anyone > > > have any tips on how to decorate or what paints, etc to use? > Thanks! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I think we all went through the crying stage - I know I did. My son Jake is in his 6th day with his STARband and it's as if he doesn't even know it's ther- seriously, he is still sleeping " like a baby " . We have gotten pretty used to seeing him in it as well - and he does look pretty cute. His blue helmet with race cars matches his beautiful blue eyes! I almost think that it is good that it takes a couple of weeks to get the helmet after the casting or scanning because this gives the parents time to accept and deal with the situation - at least I know that is how it was for us. I am so happy that we decided to help Jake in this way - and I know that we are only at the beginning of the process, but so far no regrets! Good luck! Jenn 7 months (tort & plagio) STARband 6 days > > Hello everyone, > > I was just told yesterday that my daughter needs a helmet and am still > going through the crying stage..my beautiful little girl! Does anyone > have any tips on how to decorate or what paints, etc to use? Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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