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love the oragami idea. how does this stuff hold up over time? I'd be afraid it'd start crumbling off, especially if exposed to sun.

I want to do this!

I actually have the non-rubberized version of the tobias chandelier hanging in my dining room.

Really? (I'm recovering from a weekend illness, but ...) the idea of covering things in plastic-rubber, like that chandelier, kind of makes me feel sick to my stomach all over again.

That looks toxic to me.

I'd be afraid it would attract dust and then the dust would stick forever....

This might work in small doses, but honestly, I'm not drawn to the idea of covering things in shiny, candy-colored shells. Why would you want to make things look more disposable?

I love this! I have had a can of Plasti Dip sitting on my shelf for a few years at this point, just waiting for me to figure out what to dip in it. I can't wait to hear all the other ideas that are surely on their way. Not all AT readers (beside me) can hate this idea!

My Dad used this years ago to coat his wrenches - It doesn't attract grease or dirt any more than anything else and is primarily intended as a coating to inhibit rust while giving an easy to grip rubber surface....


...I wonder if we can dip Octomom in this stuff?
If anyone needs a rubber, it's her.

I like this.

ROFL @ bepsf. I have dipped things myself, especially patio chair legs, or barstool legs, that have lost their tips and are scratching my floor. Wooden handles of garden tools. And a flower pot.

hahaha bepsf!!!!! hilarious!

i think the oragami thing is cool too... and a super cheap way to add some accessories to a room! make some cool paper oragami thingys and coat them and you have an instant collection! if only i was good at oragami!

I've used the black plati-dip stuff. I needed a dragon skull, at about horse skull size as a prop. I carved it out of foam, and painted black plasti-dip onto it.

The purpose was to make something that could be thrown, stepped on, and kicked around. It turned out great. That prop was still being abused years after the fact.

for the longevity question: plastidip lasts an awfully long time. Its normal use if for coating tools that see a lot of abuse. We have gardening tools with dipped handles that have spent many a year out in the garden that are still going strong. The color fades after a few years in direct sunlight, but that's about it.

I got some really horrible vases and crystal bowls as wedding gifts that were most definitely regifted a million times before they got to me, but I can't imagine giving them to someone else. My first thought was to dip them in the plasti-dip to give them new life... but then I never got around to it and ended up using the vases and bowls as storage containers in unseen places. I'm thinking I may revisit that plan....

This is the coolest idea ever. I'm totally intrigued, and eyeing objects around the apartment...

Also, I laughed out loud at the octomom/rubber comment.

has anyone tried mixing colors with the plasti-dip?

erinpearce,

Yes, and plasti-dip even offers a color mixing kit. There's also clear, too.

How do you deal with drips? If you dip a vase or something, don't you end up with a puddle of rubber inside, or drips on the bottom?

Patio chair legs! Such a great use for this, thank you!.

Ah, yes, nothing funnier than another tired and mean-spirited jab at Nadya Suleman, who has a name other than "Octo-mom" in case anyone hasn't noticed.

Please get over yourself Jezebella and rubber coat something!

I have been wondering how to do this for over eight years.

Thank you.

Now I want to cover things in shiny, candy-colored shells! ;^) Actually, I'm wondering if this could work applied in dots on fabric to make it non-slip. If anyone know's, please holler. Google here I come...

Plasti dip's website has a product called non skid - super grip fabric coating.
I am crocheting some wool toddler slippers and I'm going to try it to make them non-slip.