Alright, so I wanted to share something I tinkered with recently. Been watching some older WWE clips, you know, just killing time. And Naomi’s entrance came up. Man, her whole ‘Feel the Glow’ thing? Always thought that looked super cool. The way her gear just pops, especially in the dark. Got me thinking, could I actually make something like that?
Not like, professionally, obviously. Just for fun, see if I could get that glow effect working on some gear myself. Seemed like a decent little project.
Getting Started – The Plan (Sort Of)
First thing, I needed pictures. Lots of ’em. Spent a good while just searching online for her different outfits. Decided to go for one of the simpler designs, nothing too crazy complicated with wings or whatever. Just wanted that bright neon and the glow.
- Found some decent shots showing the front and back.
- Tried to sketch out the basic shapes. Wasn’t exact, more like a rough guide.
- Figured out what kind of materials I’d probably need.
Hitting the Shops and Gathering Stuff
Next up was getting the materials. This turned out to be trickier than I expected. Finding that specific super-bright, almost fluorescent fabric in the right color? Yeah, not easy. Went to a couple of craft stores and fabric places.
Ended up settling for a bright-colored base fabric, maybe not 100% accurate but close enough for my little experiment. Then, the main event: the glow stuff. I grabbed some different options:
- Glow-in-the-dark fabric paint: Seemed like the easiest bet.
- Some cheap battery-powered LED wire: Thought this might give a stronger effect.
- Basic sewing stuff, fabric glue (because let’s be real, my sewing skills are basic).
Putting It All Together (The Messy Part)
Okay, so back home, laid everything out. Started by cutting the main fabric pieces based on my rough sketches. This already felt kinda clumsy, measuring and cutting straight wasn’t happening perfectly.
Tried sewing the main parts together first. It… mostly worked. Some seams were a bit wonky, but it held its shape, which was the main thing. Then came the glow part. This was the real challenge.
First, I tried the LED wire. Man, figuring out how to attach that neatly without it looking bulky or having wires everywhere? Nightmare. Plus, hiding the battery pack was annoying. After messing with it for ages, I kinda gave up on the LEDs for the main part.
Switched to the glow-in-the-dark paint. This was way more straightforward. Just started painting the patterns onto the fabric where I wanted it to glow. Had to do like, three or four coats to get it really thick and bright. Let it dry completely between each coat, which took patience.
Mistakes Were Made
Oh yeah, definitely wasn’t smooth sailing. At one point I accidentally smeared the wet glow paint onto a part I didn’t want it on. Tried to wipe it off, just made it worse. Had to let it dry and try to cover it with more base fabric later. Looked a bit patched up.
Also, underestimated how much paint I’d need. Had to run back to the store halfway through to grab another bottle. Typical.
The Final Result – Does It Glow?
So, after all that messing around, cutting, gluing, painting… what’s the verdict? Well, it’s definitely homemade! It’s not screen-accurate or anything close to what Naomi actually wears. The fit is a bit weird, the seams aren’t perfect.
But! The important part: does it glow? Yeah, it actually does! Took it into a dark room after charging the paint under a bright light, and those patterns lit up pretty nicely. It’s got that vibe, you know? That’s what I was going for.
Was it worth the hassle? I’d say so. Learned a bit, kept me busy, and ended up with this kinda goofy but fun piece of glowing gear. Pretty satisfying to see an idea, even a simple one, actually become a real thing you can hold. Or, well, wear, if I was brave enough.
