my first stenciling project - come with us to the world of the mighty boosh

[mondenkind]

hi folks,

i proudly present my first stenciling project. being one of the biggest mighty boosh fans ever (for all of you who don't know it, it's an english comedy series) i had to do one of my hero vince noir (aka noel fielding) of course.



(the shirt looks a bit spotted on the foto, but actually it isn't.)

i think it turned out really nice for the first try. although i'm not pleased with my colour application: it's too patchy.
what do you use to apply the colour to the fabric?!

haaaaa, i'm so looking forward to wearing this shirt 

[Phizzychick]

Ah excellent! The Mighty Boosh rocks!

I've only just started stenciling myself. It looks really good, it must have taken forever to cut out all the parts of that zookeepers jacket!

[mondenkind]

thanks. mighty boosh definately rocks.  i'm looking forward to the new series!

yeah, it took quite some time to cut out the stencil. my fingers hurt! but it was worth it as i used overhead transparency so i can use the stencil again, and again, and again, and again 

i love black tshirts and i looked for a suitable photo for ages to make the (white) stencil from...

[kcfirecracker]

OOhh I love the Boosh too!. That stencil looks like it came out absoultly fantastic! Overhead transparency? Que? Like making a shadow portrait? It looks gooooood.

[Phizzychick]

I've not tried OH transparency yet, just freezer paper. I would imagine it's a lot harder to cut out, but much better that you can re-use it!

You've reminded me that there was some talk of another Mighty Boosh swap to go along with the new series...

[mondenkind]

i had no idea how to get freezer paper here in germany. so i had to look for alternatives. i did the stencil with transparancy (0.3 mm) and put it on the shirt with spray mount. it worked really great! sticky but can be easily removed without stains!
the 0.3 mm thick transparancy was quite hard to cut, especially for the teeny bits and i'll use thinner one the next time... but i think it's really worth the work as i can reuse it over and over again.

what do you mean with

You've reminded me that there was some talk of another Mighty Boosh swap to go along with the new series...

?

[Phizzychick]

I might look out for some transparancies to try, it's so sad not being able to reuse the freezer paper ones. If you'd like to try some freezer paper ones though I can send you some of my roll, just PM me.

I just meant that seeing your mention of the new series reminded me that there was talk here...
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=196342.msg2075706#msg2075706
of starting up another swap for the new series.

[lilrowan]

Anything with Noel Fileding gets my thumbs up

MMMMMMmmmmmmmm

[kathleenalice]

Vincie! Oh, he's so pretty.

[bron]

Oh yes! I have a considerable crush on him Very cool tshirt, it looks brilliant, really neat!

[mondenkind]

i don't know any girl who doesn't have a considerable crush on noel fielding after watching the boosh. he's so sexy 

[Alli_Lucy]

I can't believe this is your first stencil (you've put mine to shame, haha).  Great job!  I don't know the show, but the guy does look quite tasty.

[mellymel]

you cheeky bitch

you totally rock.

excellent job!

[jbartistic]

LOVE THIS!!!

That has so much detail for a stencil.  You have inspired me I have to make a boosh shirt for myself and the hubby...ohh Christmas idea for him...thanks so much

I love the Boosh and the pointy one rules!!!

[mondenkind]

good morning, you cheeky otters 

thanks! i think the stencil turned out quite nice but if you saw a closeup of the shirt you'd see that i messed up the colour application. was in the crafts shop yesterday and bought one of those little foam rubber painter roll things. i hope you know what i mean? that should be better for smooth surfaces than my stubby brushes...

@mellymel: nice image  "... out in the blinding whiteness of the tundraaaaaa"

@alli_lucy: you should check out "mighty boosh" at youtube

@to the english girls: did they show any trailers for the new series on tv yet?! can't wait...

[ludicrouslouisa]

That is an AWESOME stencil! Fantastic for the first go, I love the mighty boosh...
What did you use? freezer paper? It looks like it would have been fiddly to cut out.

[mondenkind]

i used overhead transparency (0.3 mm) and spray mount. worked fine and is reusable!  it was a bit stiff though and i might try a thinner one next time.
and: yes, it was really fiddly. you can so easily mess it up while cutting! but i managed without making any major mistakes... 

[Babizzle]

That is made of win! I'm soooo jealous! My stencil cutting is terrible - I really want to stencil the boy a tshirt for his birthday (two days away! haha!) but I didn't know what design to do. I might have a crack at doing the Boosh logo though... We're both huge fans

That's a fab stencil though, my first stencil (and so far, only!) stencil just fell apart haha!

I really need to stop using !'s.


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOSH 

[mondenkind]

Ah excellent! The Mighty Boosh rocks!

hey phizzychick,

i saw that you organized mighty boosh swaps in the past. how about starting a new swap? i could produce a lot more noir shirts and i'm also thinking about sewing a bag with a different mighty boosh stencil... 

cheers!

[Phizzychick]

Yep, I'm always up for a Boosh swap!

Let's see who we can round up! If you're interested head here and post so we know there'd be enough interest....
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=196342.msg2075706#msg2075706

[clockworkdevotchka]

Oh my god, i love the mighty boosh and therefore love this tshirt. I can recite pretty much all of the old gregg episode, is that sad?

[mondenkind]

I can recite pretty much all of the old gregg episode, is that sad?

not at all 

[cutek94]

awsome

[keaskrii]

Arghhh! Boosh!!!
Bloody brilliant that show is!

And bloody brilliant stencil there too!

I've been meaning to do a Bob Fossil 'Nicey, nicey, zoo zoo' shirt for a while, this has inspired me to get out the knife again!

[mondenkind]

aaah, i love bob fossil. can't wait to see your shirt!

[rosetinted]

aahhhh, this is awesome! Im loving the new series too

[Sinking Hearts]

I love it!

[plague angel]

this is so cool! where did you get the pic?

[elizabethgrace]

i'm working on a design for an OLD GREG shirt! I <3 the Mighty Boosh!

[mondenkind]

i just took a photo and photoshoped it into something that is black and whit + stencilable

i'd love to see the old gregg shirt! i tried to make one myself but failed with the stencil because his face is so dark and has little contrast... might give it another try though - i love old gregg

[mondenkind]

here we go, another one in pink 

[kelly_bear]

I'm in love with Noel Fielding and The Mighty Boosh.
plz marry me, Noel. kthx.



Your shirts are so awesome! They look really well done and the logo on the back makes the first one look like a professionally made one!


I see your icon and must show you the one I made a few days ago to use on another forum I visit-

[Phizzychick]

I'm not a huge fan of pink, but I definitely love that! I love that he looks so cheeky.

[christysaysrawr]

wowoww
i would have not believed that was your frist stenciling project!
its wonderful!

[mondenkind]

i made the pink one for an english friend. she's a big fan of pink things (AND the mighty boosh) and she abolutely loved it. the kids at the school where she works also loved it  i'm so happy that other people are as excited about this stuff as me 

[MajesticDanayay]

I would pay you a million dollars for that! IT'S AMAZING!!!

[Pepper Morrison]

I think i might be in love.

with both t shirts, noel feilding, vince noir and the maker of the t shirt..

[mondenkind]

haha. cheers 

[Poppa]

Oh my god. I just saw this in Best Of 07! I need one for myself, in purple and orange or something crazy. ;o

Awesome job, well done. Boosh forever!

[mondenkind]

if anybody is really interested, i also sell them... choose a colour, choose a size and you get your own vince 

[OMGitsTinsel]

omg i love this show.

as much as it would give me nightmares, i think i need an Old Greg pillow, lol.
thats amazing.