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Laptop Sleeve Revamp

Turn a blah laptop sleeve into an interesting one!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/laptop-sleeve-revamp • Posted by Bianka M.

I got a free laptop sleeve when I got my computer. It was plain black with a company logo printed on it. I wanted to personalize it and make it look more interesting. Note: I'm not exactly sure what it is but I do believe its neoprene.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 30

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

I got a free laptop sleeve when I got my computer. It was plain black with a company logo printed on it. I wanted to personalize it and make it look more interesting. Note: I'm not exactly sure what it is but I do believe its neoprene.

Instructions

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    Before you start! Test your textile paint on a small part of your laptop sleeve. Blast it with the blow dryer, if it sticks well then... we're all set!

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    Using your masking tape draw borders, patterns, decoration etc.

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    Get your sponge brush/paint brush and apply paint on the empty, non-taped areas of the sleeve.

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    Blast it with some hot air.

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    Peel off the masking tape CAREFULLY to reveal your print.

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    Now for my sleeve I wanted to put a detailed print using rubber stamps. So I dabbed some paint on my rubber stamp and stamped the sleeve.

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    Before you put another layer of paint always remember to dry it out first with your dryer so it doesn't get messy. Also, so that your prints come out clear.

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    After your last layer of paint, heat it up once more. If this doesn't dry up your paint wait a little longer.