Painting tips

[Kenfen]

Please let me have any tips on painting your work

Ken

[amazingkevin]

if using spray cans keep them indoors out of  the heat as the pain drys before it get on the project other wise.

[Multifasited]

What ever you use ,liquid or spray ,lite coats are better than thick ,thorough sanding unless going rustic,sealing with a compatible sealer saves boo boo;s and paint especially light colors,flat,semi,mat and gloss have there place and effect the mood and details seen and unseen .Last but most important it's only paint if and when things go wrong ,you can repaint!

Carl

[woodduck]

I use an airbrush most of the time & find it gives a better finish & can even include shading into the project. Peter

[ike]

The only painting I do is the backboard and I do it with a spong brush.

[jerry1939]

I use the blue tape/spray adhesive method for applying patterns.  Do a lot of Religious crosses.  Spray the backer board first.  Make the INTERIOR cuts of the cross and glue it onto the backer board.  Next, cut the perimeter.

 

Apply another layer of tape to the TOP of the pattern (Now have tape -pattern - tape) and trim the edges with a woodcarving knife.  Prop the piece up on cardboard, facing UP.  Spray the edges, pointing the nozzle down at 45 degrees.

 

In the past, I sprayed from the backside, but was getting some paint to seep around, onto the piece.  Like spraying from the front better.

 

jerry

[Phantom Scroller]

Make sure you point the nozzle in the right direction tip No 1 

Make sure you wipe the nozzle tip No 2

Make sure you put the can in a cool place No 3

I'm useless at this tip stuff.   Roly

[courdorygirl]

For my puzzles I use Apple Barrell acrylic craft paint.  I use camel hair brushes, and I always let the first coat dry then apply a second coat rather than trying to glop a lot of paint on the first time for coverage.  Then I use 3M spray sealer (I get mine from the craft section at Wal-Mart but I think they have it in hardware also).  Two or three light, even coats.

[heppnerguy]

Make sure you point the nozzle in the right direction tip No 1 

Make sure you wipe the nozzle tip No 2

Make sure you put the can in a cool place No 3

I'm useless at this tip stuff.   Roly

 

Funny guy, Roly

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[PawPawRay]

There is a toy making forum that has PDF's with all kinds of tips for painting

 

 

 

http://forums.toymakingplans.com

[grampa]

You get good results with a airbrush.....Paul

[oldhudson]

Here's my thoughts:

1. good prep is the key to a good finish, so keep sanding.

2. then get rid of all the dust - it's better to paint in another location - I generally work in the basement shop but paint in the garage.

3. as someone mentioned earlier - more light coats are better than a couple heavy coats

4. if i brush on paint I prefer acrylic paints - if I spray I use rattle cans

5. I use a 'turn table' just a lazy Susan with some scrap pw on the top. I can stay in one spot with the best light while I paint.

6. because I don't paint often, the nozzles often plug up (this sometimes happens with spray adhesives too) so I remove the nozzle after using and store in a small container of turp

7. I like to use a pistol grip (pictured) when spraying with a rattle can

[Scrappile]

Be sure and save the marble out of the empty rattle spray can.  I have a whole Coke bottle 1/2 full of them now.