Okay, let me tell you about this little project I got myself into recently, all inspired by that “Dashing” Cody Rhodes fella. You see him on TV, right? Always looks sharp.
Getting the Idea
So, I was watching wrestling, like I usually do on freien evenings, and Cody Rhodes comes out. Man, his entrance gear, especially those jackets, they always look so slick. Got that real superstar vibe. I thought to myself, that looks cool, but man, the real deal must cost a fortune. Then I got this idea – could I maybe make something like it? Not identical, obviously, but capture that flashy, ‘dashing’ look on a budget? Just a fun little challenge for myself.
Starting the Hunt
First thing first, I needed a base. A jacket. Didn’t want to spend much, so I hit up a couple of thrift stores over the weekend. Took a bit of digging, passed on a few that were too worn out or the wrong shape. Finally, I found this plain black jacket, kinda faux leather material, simple zipper up the front. It wasn’t perfect, but it felt like a good canvas. It cost me next to nothing, which was the whole point.
Getting Crafty
Alright, jacket secured. Now for the ‘dashing’ part. I decided to go for that white and gold look he sometimes rocks. I went to the craft store, felt a bit out of place, but whatever. I grabbed some supplies:
- Fabric paint: White and gold, obviously. Got a couple of small brushes too.
- Some studs: Found these little pyramid studs, thought they’d add a bit of edge.
- Masking tape: To try and get some clean lines.
Back home, I laid the jacket flat on some old newspaper. This was the tricky part. I’m no artist, you know? I tried sketching a simple design on the back, kinda inspired by his logo shapes, using a light pencil. Then I used masking tape to block off areas, hoping for sharp edges.
Started with the white paint. It went on okay, but needed a couple of coats to really show up on the black jacket. Letting it dry between coats took patience, which I’m not always great at. Then came the gold. This paint was a bit thinner, had to be careful it didn’t run. I tried adding some accents on the collar and cuffs too.
Peeling off the masking tape was… mixed results. Some lines were clean, others were a bit fuzzy. Touched those up best I could. The studs were easier. Just pushed them through the fabric on the shoulders and bent the prongs back. That part felt pretty cool, gotta admit.
The Result (Sort Of)
So, after letting everything dry properly for a day, I tried it on. Does it look exactly like Cody Rhodes’ gear? Heck no, not even close! The paint isn’t perfectly smooth, the lines aren’t laser-sharp, and it’s clearly homemade. But you know what? Standing in front of the mirror, it kinda had something. It’s got that flashy vibe I was going for. It’s definitely unique.
Was it a perfect success? Nah. Was it fun? Absolutely. Spent a weekend tinkering, trying something new. It makes you appreciate the real craftsmanship that goes into the actual gear those wrestlers wear. Mine’s just a cheap knock-off, but it was my little project, my attempt at ‘dashing’. Good enough for me.
