Sledge's 3" Comic Donald

[Sledge]

I found a comic on eBay (it's as old as I am!) for a pretty good deal, so I bought it to use for this custom. This was extremely fun to make and was a nice break from painting. I bought a few other comics to make a series of these.

http://i32.tinypic.com/fxdzkl.jpg

[BlakeMP]

Ooooh... much as it pains me to see a comic cut up, this does look really cool.

[Sledge]

If it's any consolation, I felt wrong cutting it up without reading it first. So I sat there reading the whole thing before I could start. :lol:

[BlakeMP]

That's something at least. :D

Wait, did you say that comic is as old as you are? That looks like the cover to one of the Disney Comics issues, from the late 80s, early 90s. Dude, how old ARE you? Keeping in mind you're about to make me feel incredibly old...

[JEP]

Looks great! You know I love it. :D

[disneyfan168]

I want to make one of those, awesome idea. How did u make it? Paper Mache style?

[Sledge]

I was born 1986. This comic was apparently from 1987.


I want to make one of those, awesome idea. How did u make it? Paper Mache style?
Cut the pieces out. Use decoupage medium and lightly coat the back of the pieces them glue them where you want them.

A helpful tip. Cover the figure entirely in pieces you don't care about. This will be the background layer to fill in the blank space between pieces. The important pieces will be put on top of the background layer. In my case I actually used another comic and by the time I was done, all the Donald pieces were on top and you couldn't really make out any of the details from the other comic. ;)

[BlakeMP]

I was born 1986. This comic was apparently from 1987.

Okay, feeling a little better. :lol:

I'm gonna take my cane and go back to yelling at kids on the lawn now...

[HT_NSU]

This one is awesome! I love it! I need to think of a cool way to do the figure besides paint. It really works, and I like that you kept the hands visible. Really cool!!!

[BlakeMP]

This one is awesome! I love it! I need to think of a cool way to do the figure besides paint. It really works, and I like that you kept the hands visible. Really cool!!!

No, you cannot cut up any of my comics!

[sony89]

That was a really cool idea! It turned out awesome!

[peaches magee]

Love love LOVE it!!

[Sledge]

Thanks, guys.

Another good tip for this. Don't be afraid to dip your fingers in the glue. I found simply glueing the back of the pieces didn't work as well as applying it to both sides with my fingers and using my thumb and finger nail to smooth out all the pieces. When you are trying to get the pieces to lay flat, you would think pushing from the center towards the outside would be the best way. However, I've found the best way to get the pieces to lay flat is to, with a little glue on your finger, trace the edge of the pieces.

I'm really looking forward to starting the next Comic Character. :)

[HT_NSU]

I'm really looking forward to starting the next Comic Character. :)

You working on a comic series? Can't wait to see more! :thumbsup:

[BlakeMP]

Fingers crossed for Uncle Scrooge. :D

[Sledge]

You working on a comic series? Can't wait to see more! :thumbsup:
Yes'm. I want to come up with 12 for a Comic Character Series.

- Mickey
- Goofy
- Pluto
- Minnie
- Roger Rabbit
- Stitch
- Toy Story
- Incredibles
- Tale Spin
- Rescue Rangers
- Mystery Chaser :lol:

[BlakeMP]

Good luck on those -- a lot of 'em haven't made too many comic appearances. I don't think Stitch ever has, except maybe in Disney Adventures Magazine.

[BigAl_PT]

That looks freakin' RAD! Perfect placement of Donald.

[alicetwasbrillig]

Totally awesome! I think it would be cool to do this with park tickets or park maps ^_^

[Sledge]

Good luck on those -- a lot of 'em haven't made too many comic appearances. I don't think Stitch ever has, except maybe in Disney Adventures Magazine.
I've already found all of them. The hardest part is going to be able to find Goofy in his classic attire (I think I found one on eBay though). I'm not a big fan of using the characters in safari, astronaut, clown, etc. outfits for stuff like this. I'd rather it be the "default look" as I call it.

I found a comic book of Stitch.

http://i6.ebayimg.com/01/c/07/82/93/14_8.JPG

[peaches magee]

What a cool series idea Sledge! They are going to look so great altogether :thumbsup:

[MouseMasters]

That. is. AWESOME! Great job, Sledge! :)

[Sledge]

I decided that I am going to take a Park Series box and decoupage it to make it look like it is a 3" box from my Comic Characters series. :)

[Qsk50]

Outstanding!
It looks amazing :thumbsup:
I can't wait to see the rest of them.

[BlakeMP]

I've already found all of them. The hardest part is going to be able to find Goofy in his classic attire (I think I found one on eBay though). I'm not a big fan of using the characters in safari, astronaut, clown, etc. outfits for stuff like this. I'd rather it be the "default look" as I call it.

I found a comic book of Stitch.

http://i6.ebayimg.com/01/c/07/82/93/14_8.JPG

Oh yeah -- I forgot about the DA Comic Zone series! Well done!

[HT_NSU]

Yes'm. I want to come up with 12 for a Comic Character Series.

- Mickey
- Goofy
- Pluto
- Minnie
- Roger Rabbit
- Stitch
- Toy Story
- Incredibles
- Tale Spin
- Rescue Rangers
- Mystery Chaser :lol:


Totally awesome! I think it would be cool to do this with park tickets or park maps ^_^

These are BOTH awesome ideas.....I may have to steal them for my own personal use, if you guys don't mind. :look:

[Williams]

very good idea i love donald

[some random guy]

great idea sledge :thumbsup: it something then painting that makes it unique. can't wait for roger rabbit!

[sony89]

Can't wait to see Talespin and Rescue Rangers!!! My favorite Disney cartoons ever!

[LisainIL]

I think Donald is so cool. You did such a great job on him. What an awsome idea.

[BigAl_PT]

These are BOTH awesome ideas.....I may have to steal them for my own personal use, if you guys don't mind. :look:
Thief!!!!


Where can I place my order for a Donald comic Vinylmation?! :idea:

[Allie]

This is so awesome! It's a very interesting idea.

[Charisma]

LOL you totally trciked me Sledge! I saw the picture before I actually read your post haha... I was like wow he can really draw ...wait how the heck did he do this and then I read your post lol. It really is a very creative idea!! I showed it to my sister (Donald is her fav) and she was like... "I want that one! why dont you have it".. haha.

Also if comic followers here about this you will be a hunted man.. hehe at least your read it lol =P and this would be a great series!!!

[princess_dboo]

This is AWESOME!!!

[shadsfan@bellsouth.net]

Great Donald.. Is it for sale???

[BigAl_PT]

Sledge, a few questions.

[1] You mentioned that you put glue on both sides of the paper pieces, was that just for the first layer or also for the top layer as well? If so, did you completely coat each piece or just the edges?

[2] What kind of glue did you use?

[3] I'm assuming so, but did you take the arms off to wrap the figure?

[phino]

how fine is your brush tip? very nice

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wait i just came to notice, are these cut-outs?

[Sledge]

Sledge, a few questions.

[1] You mentioned that you put glue on both sides of the paper pieces, was that just for the first layer or also for the top layer as well? If so, did you completely coat each piece or just the edges?

[2] What kind of glue did you use?

[3] I'm assuming so, but did you take the arms off to wrap the figure?
Just noticed this today. Oops.

1) Both sides of the paper on every piece I put on. The glue on the bottom makes it stick and the glue on the top helps it lay smooth since the paper is soggy and less crisp and helps protect the figure from scratching. Did you ever do paper mache? It's very similar to this.

2) You can use any type of glue and just water it down slightly, but I use decoupage medium. It's about the same price as any other glue and it is really only glue that has already been watered down for you. After my piece has been put together I paint a layer of the medium over the entire figure to seal it. The texture isn't smooth like paint and you can still feel some of the different layers.

3) I took the arms off and wrapped from the wrist all the way to the knobs the go into the sockets. I then took a razor and cut away the paper on the knobs to allow it to fit into the sockets. You have to be really carefully because if you take too much off you'll be able to see it. If you take too little off they won't fit right.

Also, I don't think I've mentioned it before, but avoid pictures with a lot of white on them. If it is a characters face or it shows the whole white object/character it works, but I noticed with Donald that I would put a picture of his whole body and then use other pieces to cover up everything except for his face. Parts of his white body would then stick out in spots and it would sometimes look like I had forgot to cover parts of the white blank figure. If you use other colors you obviously won't get this problem. If you must use white make sure to pay special attention to which parts can be seen after you've put other layers on.

[Cosmos]

I did the decoupage thing on a desk chair once - would love to try it on these but they're SO much smaller than the chair I worked with.

What's the best method for taking apart the vinyls? Just pull on the arms and head? Any tricks - I'm afraid to break mine! :shrug:

[Sledge]

It's pretty impossible to break the 3". Just give the arms and head a good tug and they'll pop right off. I'm more afraid to try this on the 9", though I've seen several people do it.

[BigAl_PT]

Yeah, pulling the heads and arms off are easy. And since the figures are vinly, I don't think they would really break like you're thinking.

[phino]

hmm, so u can dismantle them without breaking them? can someone confirm that they've done this before with the blank 3" and 9" vinylmations? thanks.

[JEP]

I have popped the heads off my 3" blanks with no problems. :)

Ive done it with regular 3" also. :lol:

[phino]

hmm. ok then i think i'll give that one a shot then, thank you

[Apollo]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Great job!