Post #355539 by blacksandz on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 10:16 AM

Over my extended holiday vacation, I decided to paint my Goof mug. There was apprehension on my part knowing there was little chance I would obtain another mug.

I always admired teaKEY's hand-painted version of Crazy Al's ape mug by Tiki Farm and was waiting for that certain yet to be created mug to add that extra flair!

At the end of 2007, that mug arrived! Of course, The Goof! Squid's adaption for the farm was perfect! Simple lines with that great manic feel!

When Holden released the black and red A/P Goof, I had second thoughts. As nice as the limted painted Goof was (it is cool!), it just fell flat in my eyes. It lacked what the Goof always was and still is, a cartoon-like character of polynesian pop!

So, after getting the nerve to forge ahead, I began. First, which paints? I decided on perm-enamel for it's fast air-dry quality. After slightly scuffing the intended areas, a stainblocking waterbased primer was applied. From there it was 3 coats of light paint allowing time in between to adhere. Finally, I sealed the paint using a clear gloss glaze.

The color choice was easy and simple, but effective! White w/black. I had fanciful ideas of adding more to the headdress of the mug, including painting the entire chef's noggin. I resisted. Painting out one of his eyes was also considered, but in the end the headdress decoration and teeth were the focal point. Speaking of his chompers, I used a special paint. While the paint was still wet, I lightly impressed the blunt end of a matchstick to create small imperfections of lines and cracks into the teeth. It gave the appearance of a weatherbeaten Goof! (How do you think you would fair perched on a few rooftops for several years?). :wink:

I am fairly pleased with the results! Hell, my teenage son thought it was killer and that is good enough for me!

Let me know what you think!

sandz

[ Edited by: blacksandz 2008-02-08 17:38 ]

[ Edited by: blacksandz 2008-02-20 14:13 ]