I need some painting tutorials

[OCtoolguy]

I have always enjoyed the building of projects but the finishing side has never been of much interest to me. I left most all the finishing to my wife. But, she no longer wants to do any of it so I'm left to figuring it all out on my own. I bought a set of acrylic paints from Amazon. I now have a box full of pretty colors to choose from but I have no idea how to go about it. Can anybody give me some quick info on how to use the paint? Do I use it straight out of the bottle or thin it? How do I go about mixing it to get the colors I might want? I'm no artist and up to this point I have found that I can barely write my own name. I took drafting in high school and I pretty much print everything. I haven't used cursive in years. Anyway, if anybody can push me in a direction of how to work with this stuff, I'd be most appreciative. 

Ray

 

[barb.j.enders]

You can use the paints right out of the bottle.  You can also thin them - make them more like a stain so  you can see the wood.  Red always takes lots of coats to cover properly.  Use a paper plate as a palette to mix colours. Do a Google search to look at colour wheels, that will give  you an idea on what colours to mix to create different colours.   Just have fun with the paint!!

[OCtoolguy]

47 minutes ago, barb.j.enders said:

You can use the paints right out of the bottle.  You can also thin them - make them more like a stain so  you can see the wood.  Red always takes lots of coats to cover properly.  Use a paper plate as a palette to mix colours. Do a Google search to look at colour wheels, that will give  you an idea on what colours to mix to create different colours.   Just have fun with the paint!!

Do you use the paint directly onto the wood or should I seal the wood first?

 

[Dan]

Ray, if you use sanding sealer, sand the woos, then paint,  the paint come out smoother. But, you don't have to do that. On a few kid puzzles I painted the wood, then "sanded" with a piece of cardboard, then applied a few coats of poly. 

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, Dan said:

Ray, if you use sanding sealer, sand the woos, then paint,  the paint come out smoother. But, you don't have to do that. On a few kid puzzles I painted the wood, then "sanded" with a piece of cardboard, then applied a few coats of poly. 

So, you're saying put sanding sealer on prior to sanding and then just paint? That's what I was wondering. I've never used sanding sealer. I'll have to pick some up.

Ray

 

[WayneMahler]

Ray

Just was reading this article at Scroll Saw Woodworking site. Thought is may be of help to you. The article is is on their website. That link should take you straight to it.

Hope this helps.

 

[Dan]

Great find Wayne. 

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, WayneMahler said:

Ray

Just was reading this article at Scroll Saw Woodworking site. Thought is may be of help to you. The article is is on their website. That link should take you straight to it.

Hope this helps.

 

Thanks Wayne, this gives me a ton of info. I also watched a video on sanding sealer and it seems that will be good too. So much to learn and so little time left.

Ray

 

[MrsN]

I often paint on just the wood surface, but I also will put a thin coat of a clear finish on before I paint.

If you put a coat of finish (or sanding sealer) the first coat of paint is smoother in texture and color. 

I really like using a nylon paint brush. like this https://www.amazon.com/Loew-Cornell-4136-White-Nylon/dp/B004185H28/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1513215482&sr=8-3&keywords=nylon+paint+brush They range in prices but I haven't seen the need to get real expensive brushes. 

I learned a ton about painting from Sheila Landry. She has great painting instructions for her scrolling projects. Some are in the magazines or can be found on her site. http://www.tolepaintingdesigns.com There is a free pattern that shows the quality of her instructions. I would personally not to the glitter part, but it may be helpful to read through.

[amazingkevin]

7 hours ago, octoolguy said:

I have always enjoyed the building of projects but the finishing side has never been of much interest to me. I left most all the finishing to my wife. But, she no longer wants to do any of it so I'm left to figuring it all out on my own. I bought a set of acrylic paints from Amazon. I now have a box full of pretty colors to choose from but I have no idea how to go about it. Can anybody give me some quick info on how to use the paint? Do I use it straight out of the bottle or thin it? How do I go about mixing it to get the colors I might want? I'm no artist and up to this point I have found that I can barely write my own name. I took drafting in high school and I pretty much print everything. I haven't used cursive in years. Anyway, if anybody can push me in a direction of how to work with this stuff, I'd be most appreciative. 

Ray

 

When i use acrylic's i use sparingly,I put a tad in a bottle cap,stir with the brush and go to town painting.

Edited December 14, 2017 by amazingkevin

[trackman]

Wife won’t teach you?

[WayneMahler]

5 hours ago, Dan said:

Great find Wayne. 

Dan

We find what our neighbors are looking we supply seems to be what the village is all about. Loving it  

[OCtoolguy]

5 hours ago, MrsN said:

I often paint on just the wood surface, but I also will put a thin coat of a clear finish on before I paint.

If you put a coat of finish (or sanding sealer) the first coat of paint is smoother in texture and color. 

I really like using a nylon paint brush. like this https://www.amazon.com/Loew-Cornell-4136-White-Nylon/dp/B004185H28/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1513215482&sr=8-3&keywords=nylon+paint+brush They range in prices but I haven't seen the need to get real expensive brushes. 

I learned a ton about painting from Sheila Landry. She has great painting instructions for her scrolling projects. Some are in the magazines or can be found on her site. http://www.tolepaintingdesigns.com There is a free pattern that shows the quality of her instructions. I would personally not to the glitter part, but it may be helpful to read through.

Thanks Mrs. N, I was just going to ask about brushes and you read my mind. I will pick up a set like yours. 

Ray

 

[OCtoolguy]

4 hours ago, trackman said:

Wife won’t teach you?

It's not that. She used to do all the finish sanding and staining. We have neither of us done any painting other than to paint the house. Now this is a whole different thing. But, I like learning new stuff. I guess that's why I'm also learning about microprocessors and electronics. The old mind has to be kept busy or it flames out. And once your flame is out, well, you know.........

Ray

 

[OCtoolguy]

2 hours ago, WayneMahler said:

Dan

We find what our neighbors are looking we supply seems to be what the village is all about. Loving it  

I could not have said it better. I love forums. Especially this one.

Ray

 

[barb.j.enders]

On 12/13/2017 at 2:22 PM, octoolguy said:

Do you use the paint directly onto the wood or should I seal the wood first?

 

Obviously late to the answer game.  When I have painted, I have just painted directly onto the wood.  Use brushes from the dollar store.

[tomsteve]

one suggestion i have:

start with the lightest colors and go to the darkest when painting

[crupiea]

I use spray paint.  First I paint the pieces all white, Like a primer.  Not really primer, its just a white base so the other colors look better.

The next day i spray the pieces whatever color they need to be. It looks way better this way and you can even do some nice shading once you get some practice. To mix colors i wil just use two cans, one in each hand. 

[jscottj]

Sheila Landry has some youtube videos where she uses antiquing and staining medium you can buy with the craft paints. It works wonders with the paint  also as compared to thinning with water.