Muraling....Part Five

Muraling…...Part Five

Part of the creative process is problem solving, such as incorporating the niche, mail slot, light switch, vent, thermostat or faucet into your design. Remember to take into account the condition of the wall. Allow extra time to plaster holes, prime and paint.
Never paint your mural directly over primer. The total area should be flawless and painted with acrylic eggshell or semi-gloss house paint for easier maintenance...........
Some people have bathrooms or kitchens already painted with oil-base paint. In that case, your mural must be painted with oil-base paint. Remember to have good ventilation with any type of paint you use.
……….. ….Supplies you will need for an average 10ft x 12ft mural……………….
1. …….Acrylic (water-base) paint….usually 6 to 12 oz size bottles for each color and quart size for white. (more paint for very large murals)
2. …….A variety of brushes made for acrylic paint in sizes 00 up to two or three inches wide. You don’t need every size in between. You might try sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 (which tend to be expensive) plus a two-inch natural bristle brush. ( 2 dollars or less at the hardware store)
3. ……..Tarps, masking tape, sandpaper and a two-foot measuring level.
4. ……..Clean recycled food containers and lids. (yogurt, baby food, tv dinner trays, deli containers, peanut butter jars, etc.)
5. ……..Newspaper, pencils or colored chalk.
6. ……..Cotton rags, paper towels, a bottle of rubbing alcohol and some Goof-off in case of spilled paint.
7. ……..Camera for before and after pictures.
8. a sketch or picture of your project






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