new2woodwrk Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) Normally I do not paint most of my work - there are pieces here and there that get a specific color either dipped or brushed, or a stain here and there, but not much more than that. However, we are working on a new item x3. Each unit has 13 pieces to it before putting it together. I am currently painting 4 sides of one of them (Front/Back/edges x 2) with Krylon X2 white followed by clear spray acrylic. But it seems like there is a better way and I haven't been able to get to it. I paint one side, let dry turn over and paint other side x 13 pieces! I'm painting more of my hands than some of the pieces LOL Any suggestions on a more effective way of painting 13 pieces, all 4 sides? I do have spray guns but that doesn't seem any better an alternative to a spray can which I can just throw away when I'm done. Thoughts? Thanks as always in advance Edited April 14, 2023 by new2woodwrk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 One of my problems also. Every once in awhile I seem to come up with a painted item I like but other than that, not so much. Hoep to see some great replies here as there are many who manage to do such a great job painting things. Dick heppnerguy new2woodwrk and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyred Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Put a screw eye in one of the sides which will not be visible when assembled. Use this and a bent wire hook to hold the piece up while painting. Won't have to touch it once it is hung up, and all painted sides can be done at once. Tom Wichman, new2woodwrk, JessL and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 On 4/14/2023 at 8:30 PM, jollyred said: Put a screw eye in one of the sides which will not be visible when assembled. Use this and a bent wire hook to hold the piece up while painting. Won't have to touch it once it is hung up, and all painted sides can be done at once. Tom I like this idea, but I don't think I have enough room to hang up the pieces - I am going to look though and confirm Thanks for the suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 Use spray cans because they are fun. After they are empty, I save them for when my Grandson comes, we shoot them with a pellet rifle, watch them fly around when hit. Them we retrieve the marble inside, if there is one and add them to my glass coke bottle I store them in. Now it is time to throw the can away. Sorry I know, no help. I like using an eye screw, the hole would be small enough to fill and a quick spray over. new2woodwrk, JessL, danny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 I have a little harbor freight $20 spray gun kit and a little compressor. Very handy as you can just use cheap watered down craft acrylic paints. Dries in a very quick time, looks good and you can handle it without getting paint all over yourself in minutes. I do like 6 coats in a couple hours no problem. Looks good too. Also can do it in the house because its just craft paint. Just a thought if you have a compressor already. danny, heppnerguy and new2woodwrk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 I hold small parts by drilling a small hole that will not be seen after assembly and inserting a dowel, toothpick, or skewer to make a handle. If I have trouble getting the handle tight enough, I will add a bit of glue and cut it off flush when I am done. For heavier items, I hold the handle with long-nosed locking pliers. Wheels on a stick. Plastic spring clamps work for some things. My pointed Dowel collection. Truck body on a stick. This one is glued in and cut flush after painting. Fenders on a stick. Halloween on a stick. Scrappile, meflick, heppnerguy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 4 hours ago, BadBob said: I hold small parts by drilling a small hole that will not be seen after assembly and inserting a dowel, toothpick, or skewer to make a handle. If I have trouble getting the handle tight enough, I will add a bit of glue and cut it off flush when I am done. For heavier items, I hold the handle with long-nosed locking pliers. Wheels on a stick. Plastic spring clamps work for some things. My pointed Dowel collection. Truck body on a stick. This one is glued in and cut flush after painting. Fenders on a stick. Halloween on a stick. You are way too creative for my brain. Love all your ideas. Hope I can remember even one of them, sure would help if I could. Dick heppnerguy BadBob, danny and new2woodwrk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 15 hours ago, heppnerguy said: You are way too creative for my brain. Love all your ideas. Hope I can remember even one of them, sure would help if I could. If you forget. Ask again. heppnerguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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