Ever Wanted To Paint A Wall Mural? Here Is How!...
Have you ever really thought about doing this? The idea of it might be a bit awe inspiring at first, but if you don't fly into a panic, of course, this is possible. Now, all you need is a subject for your mural.
I would recommend that before you make a start on this, that you put in some groundwork on your wall. After all, you will need a clean surface to work on. So, I would say give your wall a good wash down first, this is to make sure that you have no unwanted grime or grease on it.
Do let it dry thoroughly. Personally, I would apply a primer first, like you would to a canvas, or simply apply just one coat of paint. This can only be an asset.
Don't get old feet now! What you will need next, is some paper, like a sheet of A3, a pen or pencil and a ruler. You now have to draw what is called a grid and you do this on the paper first. Like a plan, in fact, particularly if it is a fairly large area you want to cover. What you do, is to draw 2 inch squares to make the grid and then you draw your design on this. When this is completed you then basically transfer the grid on to your wall.
As an example, if you use 2 inch squares, one of these could represent 2 feet square on your wall. You can mark your squares on the wall by using a coloured chalk that will show up on your painted wall. Your chalk should be quite easy to erase afterwards.
I would not advise you using a small grid though, because it can be quite a problem trying to get the chalk off. You also really need to think hard about what you paint in the grid, as you will need some very definite lines to shape your picture.
All you are actually doing, is copying your design directly from your squared paper to the same squares on your wall. Think hard before you paint, because the paint you use, can play an important part in the success of this project. It can sometimes be expensive, but any well known brand of acrylic paint is to be recommended. This rather depends on how much you have to cover.
It is essential too, to be using a good brush. If money is an issue with the paint, use an ordinary house paint for the background part and just use acrylics for the main details.
You may find, you need a special type of paint that will withstand the sun beating down on your mural. Take a few moments, now and then, to just move back from your mural and see how it looks from further away, as well as right up to it.
Anyway, you will not want the sun reflections coming off your work, so choose a paint with an eggshell finish or matt. You also could, when it is complete, brush on a clear varnish. Not only will this make it easier for you to keep it clean, but it will also act as a layer of protection. - 2361
I would recommend that before you make a start on this, that you put in some groundwork on your wall. After all, you will need a clean surface to work on. So, I would say give your wall a good wash down first, this is to make sure that you have no unwanted grime or grease on it.
Do let it dry thoroughly. Personally, I would apply a primer first, like you would to a canvas, or simply apply just one coat of paint. This can only be an asset.
Don't get old feet now! What you will need next, is some paper, like a sheet of A3, a pen or pencil and a ruler. You now have to draw what is called a grid and you do this on the paper first. Like a plan, in fact, particularly if it is a fairly large area you want to cover. What you do, is to draw 2 inch squares to make the grid and then you draw your design on this. When this is completed you then basically transfer the grid on to your wall.
As an example, if you use 2 inch squares, one of these could represent 2 feet square on your wall. You can mark your squares on the wall by using a coloured chalk that will show up on your painted wall. Your chalk should be quite easy to erase afterwards.
I would not advise you using a small grid though, because it can be quite a problem trying to get the chalk off. You also really need to think hard about what you paint in the grid, as you will need some very definite lines to shape your picture.
All you are actually doing, is copying your design directly from your squared paper to the same squares on your wall. Think hard before you paint, because the paint you use, can play an important part in the success of this project. It can sometimes be expensive, but any well known brand of acrylic paint is to be recommended. This rather depends on how much you have to cover.
It is essential too, to be using a good brush. If money is an issue with the paint, use an ordinary house paint for the background part and just use acrylics for the main details.
You may find, you need a special type of paint that will withstand the sun beating down on your mural. Take a few moments, now and then, to just move back from your mural and see how it looks from further away, as well as right up to it.
Anyway, you will not want the sun reflections coming off your work, so choose a paint with an eggshell finish or matt. You also could, when it is complete, brush on a clear varnish. Not only will this make it easier for you to keep it clean, but it will also act as a layer of protection. - 2361
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