Cyber: The Dark Future fashion.

Ok, Everyone here knows that I have done a number of CyberGoth outfits, including the cyberfalls.

So I thought having a thread about the Cyber look that perhaps people here have questions or thoughts about the Cyberlox falls, goggles, the electronic printed shirts+pants, and of course "THE MUSIC"! I would be very delighted to help out and share some insights.

(I like to thank Akasha for inspiring me to opening this thread, she ROCKS!! lol.).

Do you know how to make the circuit board print on clothes? Or the cyberlox foam?

beautyindecay wrote:

Do you know how to make the circuit board print on clothes? Or the cyberlox foam?

On clothes, try this:

-Using a stencil sheet (plastic kind) and cutting out circuits, it's tricky but it's easier if the x-acto knife is really sharp. Have some pics of circuits nearby while doing this.
-Then using a spray-on adhasive on one side of the stencil and applying to the clothing (cotton recommmened).
-Paint on fabric paint using a sponge dobber or Airbrush it on.
-Allow it to dry for a few minutes, then peel off the stencil.
-If the garment is made of cotton, then use a iron to heat-set the paint according to the fabric paint's instructions.

I recommend Createx paints (made for airbrushing on fabrics). Best stuff.

I have thought of doing silk-screening again, but it's kinda messy and too much cleaning afterwards.

If you can sew, there is a "Circuit board" printed fabric available at this link:
http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=men00018
AND you can dye it to any other color and still have the circuits showing.



On Cyberlox foam (my favorite part):

One method:
-On a sheet of foam, use fine-tipped markers (neons or Silver looks awesome) and draw on the circuits (have some pictures of circuits or circuit boards near by to copy).
-Using a x-acto knife, cut the strips about 1 inch wide (a metal ruler or quilter's ruler works great to keep straight edges).

Second method:
-Cut out the strips and then draw on the circuits

Third Method:
-Using the circuit board stencil (mentioned above), lightly apply the spray-on adhasive and press gently onto the foam sheet.
-Use Craft spray paint and spray lightly in side to side strokes and not too close or it will show runs.
-Allow to dry for a few minutes, peel off stencil, let dry for an hour at least.
-Cut foam in strips.

Now ready to use for fall making!

Better yet, for Cyber or Steampunk Falls, here's a gearhead design stencil:

http://www.iwatamedea.com/products/artool/img/fraser/kfx2_gear_large.gif

I have this and it works great.

It cost about $25 and is reusable.

Dark Gentleman wrote:

(I like to thank Akasha for inspiring me to opening this thread, she ROCKS!! lol.).

DITTO!

Even though I am sure DG has greater experience on this topic, I know a thing or two, too... So I'll help too if I can~!

I can see this being a sticky thread later on, lol.

I'm still waiting for my crin to arrive this week for my Halloween costume too.

However, on Oct 17, my friends and I are sending in our orders for the Cyberlox making party. Now we have about 8 people that want to be in it. I can see that I'll be posting up some interesting pics in the future.