Painting a picture frame is a rather unusual, but interesting process. In this article I will share some tricks and secrets. We will talk about finishing a self-made baguette or finishing an old one (read about how to make a baguette for a frame with your own hands).
Decorative finishing The baguette can be made by painting or covering the profile with foil.
To paint the baguette, you can use bronze or silver paint. If you treat it not with ready-made paint, but with bronze powder, you can do this: first paint the baguette with alkyd varnish or paint desired color, and then (while the layer is sticky) spray bronze powder. The bronze particles will evenly settle on the baguette and “stick” to the sticky layer of varnish. This method will give the baguette a spectacular golden look. However, such a paint layer is short-lived. Even when touched with your fingers, the “goldenness” fades. Therefore, it would be safer to additionally coat the dried layer of bronze paint with varnish. But in this case, the varnish will reduce the “golden effect”.
In addition to applying bronze powder, the baguette can be painted directly with ready-made bronze paint. You can make this paint yourself from bronze powder. To do this, you can mix bronze powder either in alkyd varnish, or drying oil, or even in ordinary sunflower oil. If it is varnish, then it needs to be slightly diluted with a solvent. The thinner the varnish, the greater the “goldenness” of the paint, but in this case its strength will be less.
In addition to regular painting, you can create the effect of old bronze. To do this, the baguette is first painted in dark color: black-brown, brown-green, etc. The paint should be matte. Next, bronze paint is sprayed from a spray can as if “gliding” over the surface. All the “tubercles” of the protruding elements of the relief ornament will be golden, and the indentations will be dark. As a result, we get the effect of old, polished metal.
To imitate valuable types of wood, the baguette is first primed or painted with white, matte paint. Then, the coloring pigment of the desired color is diluted in the varnish (the paint should be translucent). As a rule, it is dark brown with some tint. Next, this paint is applied with a hard bristle brush (even an old and poorly washed one). Coarse hair seems to “scratch” the dark, translucent layer of paint, through which the white base of the baguette will unevenly shine through. The pattern of the wood texture will depend on how you hold and direct the brush. In this way, a wide variety of designs can be conveyed.
When covering a baguette with foil, it is first treated with glue or varnish. While the varnish is sticky, apply the foil to the baguette and press it with a sponge so that it follows the surface relief and fits tightly to the baguette. After gluing the foil, metal surface can be tinted with translucent paint. If the foil is not golden, but white (aluminum), then it can be given a warm shade of bronze by tinting it with grated lead of colored pencils. The lead is ground to a powder and then rubbed in with a hard brush or rag.
In addition to the methods described above for decorating a baguette yourself, you can come up with a lot of others. By experimenting and improvising, each artist can come up with his own techniques and achieve interesting results in this creative process.
If you are a fan of vintage style, then you probably already have a lot of interesting “antique” pieces in the interior of your home. And if you used to buy all these little things for your home, now you can make them yourself! Frames for photos or embroidered paintings, placed in such “antique” frames, will look simply gorgeous! In this master class, Krestik shares the idea of decorating a finished plastic mirror frame. In addition, we will teach you how to make panels with imitation embroidery using simple technique"Decoupage".
You will need:
- plastic frame,
- a piece of fabric (burlap),
- napkin for decoupage,
- acrylic paints,
- several brushes: for varnish, a thin brush for painting, a wide brush for the background,
- a piece of sponge,
- water-based acrylic paint,
- PVA glue,
- acrylic lacquer,
- sandpaper,
- cardboard.
Sanding plastic frame coarse sandpaper. This is necessary so that the paint lays down well and adheres to the surface.
Then, brushing off the dust with a damp cloth, wipe the entire front surface with nail polish remover. This is how we prepare the surface for decoration and remove excess shine.
Then we cover the entire frame with PVA glue. Repeat the primer 2-3 times with intermediate drying. The first time we go over the protruding parts, the second time we cover small parts and recesses, and the third time we cover the entire workpiece with a thick layer.
Now you can start painting. Paint the frame white acrylic paint(in several passes, as in the previous stage). If the PVA layer has not yet completely dried, then cracks, the so-called craquelures, will appear on the surface of the paint as it dries.
This effect can be specially achieved by applying a layer of a special crackle composition under the paint.
Gently sand the painted surface with sandpaper. Brush off the dust with a wide, clean brush.
On this preparatory stage creating a vintage frame with your own hands is completed. Let's get started.
Let's iron the burlap. Prime with liquid PVA glue and leave to dry.
We cut out an oval base from cardboard, onto which we then glue the fabric.
You can attach the burlap to Double-sided tape. Or glue it with glue and iron it with a hot iron through a sheet of newspaper.
Trim the edges of the fabric. Cut out a motif from a napkin. Using a pencil, draw an outline on the burlap.
We will paint the figure inside the outline with white paint, so the image will remain bright. If you glue the drawing directly onto the fabric, the colors will fade and the image will merge with the background.
Apply a napkin to the painted outline. Apply a drop of glue and, carefully adjusting it with your fingers or a brush, disperse the glue according to the motif. We go from the center to the edge, getting rid of air bubbles and excess glue.
When the glue dries, outline suitable color draw the details of the picture.
We trim the edges of the fabric and cut out the second piece from cardboard - this will be the backdrop of the picture.
Glue the backdrop to the decoupled piece of fabric.
Now let's put everything into the frame.
At this stage, you can once again draw the details of the design on the fabric. IN in this case the contours are additionally outlined with black paint.
Using a hard old brush, we pick up black paint and go over the protruding parts of the frame, painting over the recesses in the relief.
If you bought a ready-made unpainted baguette for a picture, then you can paint it yourself, using paint of the shade that suits you, as well as bronze and silver. You can use bronze powder; in this case, first coat the baguette with alkyd-based varnish or paint of a suitable color, and then apply bronze powder to the sticky varnish. This coating allows you to create a spectacular, golden or bronze appearance frames for paintings, but it is short-lived, so you additionally need to cover the powder with a layer of varnish.
Bronze paint is often used to paint picture frames, which is already sold in finished form. It can also be prepared from bronze powder and drying oil or varnish.
Achieve the effect of aged bronze You can if you first paint the baguette a dark color with matte paint. Next, the bronze paint needs to be sprayed using sliding movements over the surface. All the protrusions on the baguette will be golden, but the depressions will remain dark. This is how we get the effect old frame, from which the gilding has peeled off.
Modern paints and technologies make it possible to imitate the texture of wood. To do this, you need to cover the baguette with white paint (a layer of primer), then dilute the coloring pigment in the varnish to the intensity that you require. Apply the resulting paint using a brush with stiff bristles, which will scratch the paint layer and the white base will be visible. To apply paint in this way, you need certain skills, since the pattern of the wood will depend on how the brush lies in your hand and what movements you apply the paint. With the right level of skill, you can independently create drawings of different wood textures.
There is one more original way painting: cover the baguette with foil. To begin with, the picture frame needs to be coated with varnish or glue, while this layer is sticky, apply foil or gold leaf, press with a sponge so that it clearly follows the relief of the baguette. The resulting metal surface can be tinted using translucent paint. If you choose white foil, you can give it a warm tint by using grated lead from colored pencils. The slate powder should be rubbed in with a hard brush or a rag.
If you don’t have the opportunity to paint the frame yourself, Macrosvit will help you choose a ready-made molding for frames. Our catalog contains a wide range of frames, different sizes, profiles and color schemes.
Instructions
Photo. Choose what your soul and heart tells you. The success of the gift largely depends on the image that will be in the frame.
Select a frame. Before anything else, buy a frame you like. Pay maximum attention to its size, the material from which it is made, relief, etc. It should be noted that wood gives it a special elegance, while plastic looks more simple.
Choose a drawing. If it is just some color, then you need to skip this point; if you plan to make a drawing, then first draw it on a piece of paper. Cut the paper to the size of the purchased frame and make sketches.
Choose a color. Start from the photo. The color of the frame should highlight it. At the same time, do not use too much bright colors, because the frame must fit into the premises.
Buy paint and primer. Frames can be covered different types: from paints with colored shades to natural wood. Each in its own way, but it’s up to you to decide. You can also buy and use silver and gold plating. This will additionally make the gift unique. If you want to use it, then pay attention: if you want it, buy glossy, if on the contrary, you don’t want it, buy matte.
Primer. This item is only relevant for a wooden frame. Using a brush or roller, prime the frame and give it a couple of hours to dry. After priming, the paint will adhere well and not be absorbed into the wood.
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You can't select a frame. You can make it yourself. This will allow you to make it exactly the way you want.
Antique objects are usually associated with something expensive, noble, beautiful and refined. Antique items in specialized stores sell for a lot of money, and finding something worthwhile at flea markets takes a lot of time. But you can make unique items with a touch of antiquity yourself. For example, a picture frame covered with a light patina will become a real work of art.
You will need
- acrylic primer;
- gray, blue, green, white and gold acrylic paints;
- rice paper or napkin;
- red brass;
- glue for tombak;
- brush;
- stain;
- umber;
- liquid wax
Instructions
Wipe the frame well to remove dust and dirt. If this wooden frame, prime it acrylic primer. A polymer or plastic frame can be painted immediately. Take light gray acrylic paint and paint the frame with one coat. Wait for the layer to dry.
Take untreated rice paper (the kind of paper used for decoupage on glass, you can find it in an art store), this is a structural material that absorbs moisture very well. Make a small swab. You can also take a napkin, but it should not leave fibers on the frame. Using a swab, apply to the frame over the gray layer. gold paint.
Prepare the glaze - in a small jar, make a mixture of blue, green and white acrylic paints. It's better to start with white and pour colored ones into it. Mix, but not completely, to get a heterogeneous color of several independent shades. Use a pad to coat the frame with icing. Before it dries, erase it in several places so that the gilding shows through. The first gray layer will take on a patina hue.
Instead of acrylic paint, you can use special gilding, for example, tombac “pod”, sold in the form of sheets. It looks very impressive, gives the impression of real gilding, but is cheaper. First, it is better to cover the frame with colored paint of any shade, you can take both dark and light. Paint the curly areas of the frame well. Apply special glue for tombac to ensure adhesion of the metal to the surface. Let the glue dry a little, but it should still be sticky. Place a sheet of tombak, removing the backing. Using a small brush, smooth it out and press it into the surface of the frame. Sweep away any remaining flakes that do not stick to the frame with a clean brush. Then rub natural umber into the frame profile using a piece of fabric, thus achieving an antique effect.
You can have a frame without gilding; to do this, cover it with stain, making a test stroke on the reverse side. If the color is too dark, dilute with water. Dry the frame and rub it with sandpaper in several places. Cover the surface with white water-based paint, and before it dries, wipe with a soft cloth. If you like the result, dry the frame and cover it with liquid wax.
Sources:
- Gilding of the frame
Each person's style is individual and unique. But it tends to change from time to time, depending on changes in the inner worldview or as a result of an immanent impulse. And what do you prefer classical direction in clothes does not at all exclude the possibility that one fine day you will suddenly want something diametrically opposite. Something like the now fashionable worn effect on brand new classic jeans.
Instructions
Use sandpaper, pumice or a nail file to create a scuffed finish. Keep in mind that pumice can only give the appearance of some carelessness or slight wear. With sandpaper you can achieve more than just visual effect, but real scuffs. Moreover, for more accurate abrasions, it is best to use the finest sandpaper. If you want the abrasions to look rough and very natural, sand the areas of the fabric with coarse sandpaper. As for the nail file, the final result also depends on the roughness of its surface; the more impressive it is, the more impressive the abrasion effect.
Before you begin the process, select the areas of clothing that you want to see worn. Trace them with dry soap, chalk or pencil. You should not stop your choice on the elbow and knee areas, because the tissue in those places quickly becomes thinner and wears out. If you apply abrasions to these areas, they will soon turn into holes.
Prepare in advance some piece of plywood or a board, which you will place under the layer of fabric being processed (inside the sleeve or trouser leg). Firstly, this way you will not spoil the fabric on the reverse side, and secondly, it will be more convenient for you to work.
Now take a pumice stone, nail file or sandpaper and start rubbing the surface of the fabric in pre-selected areas.
After the process is completed, wash the clothes in the usual way.
If you suddenly feel that the abrasions are not convincing enough, repeat the procedure again.
Video on the topic
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The main thing in this matter is not to overdo it! After all, from abrasion to a real hole is just one step, so try to stop in time.
During the work, a lot of fluff and other debris is formed, which immediately scatters and settles on surrounding objects. Therefore, it is best to create scuffs on fabric where there is no carpet, cabinets, extraneous clothing, etc.
By the way, if you look at the abrasions on jeans bought in a store, you will see that there are only longitudinal threads and no transverse ones. To achieve this effect at home, you will need a special steamer. It can be purchased at any sewing supply store for a fairly reasonable price. With its help, you can painstakingly remove all the cross threads from abraded denim.
Sources:
- How to create rips on jeans.
- How to make holes and scuffs on jeans.
- how to make holes in shorts
Old antique things have a special charm and charm, but not everyone has “grandmother’s” furniture, and real “antique” is very expensive. There is a fairly simple way out of this situation - you need to artificially decorate your furniture. It won’t take much time and effort, and buying the materials you’ll need for the job won’t put a big dent in your wallet.
You will need
- - emery cloth;
- - soil;
- - acrylic paint;
- - candle;
- - varnish for craquelure;
- - metal brush.
Instructions
For aging, things made of ceramics, brass, glass and forged metal. Add an antique look to wood furniture. Take the item, clean it of dust and sand off the paint and varnish. It is better to take a coarse sandpaper; you can work with it faster. Brush off any debris from the surface and clean workplace so that the particles old paint did not stick to new layers.
Cover the item with primer; a mixture of PVA glue and white will do. acrylic enamel. Let the surface dry. Then coat the piece of furniture with brown acrylic paint. Apply two coats this tool. Leave it overnight to dry thoroughly.
Rub paraffin or wax on all edges and corners of the product. Choose the color of your future “antique” furniture. Pale pink or ivory looks good. Create your color by mixing white paint with color. A few drops added to the jar will be enough.
The brown base should be completely hidden under the layers. new paint, these layers can be from two to four. Don't forget to dry each layer well.
Take 800 grit sandpaper. Sand the areas that you rubbed with the candle. The base paint will wear off and reveal the brown. Rub it carefully so that there are no burrs. For greater authenticity, work unevenly, rub harder in some places, and in other places make only a hint of wear.
In every home you can find a huge variety plastic items: partitions, baseboards, cabinet doors, photo frames, computer mice, vases, window sills, etc. All these products are not exclusive, as they are produced in huge volumes. To make something unique and original, you will have to use maximum imagination. You can very easily decorate plastic products using a special one.
How to paint plastic
Plastic paint is used not only to change the color and decorate the product. Using paint, you can hide defects that appear on the product: scratches, abrasions. You can also achieve various effects on a plastic surface, such as a matte tint, a velvety surface, or a mirror gloss. A wide selection of paints for plastic will allow you to choose the material that suits you:
- Abrasion-resistant paint for plastic that protects the plastic surface from scratches and abrasions. It contains acrylic polyurethane resin, thanks to which the product receives additional shine.
- A paint that is endowed with the characteristics of enamel and primer.
- Structural paint for plastic, which allows you to hide defects and irregularities on the surface.
- Soft touch paint that creates a velvety surface on plastic. It is most often used for surfaces that are in constant contact with human hands.
- Paint for PVC, protecting the material from negative impacts environment, including ultraviolet radiation, moisture, etc.
- and for plastic, suitable for creating designer products that glow in the dark.
How to paint plastic products
Before you start painting the plastic, you should sand it, degrease it and prime it. Each process has its own nuances, and this must be done wisely so as not to damage the structure of the plastic product.
- Grinding. Plastic can be soft or hard. Soft types plastics are more susceptible to damage, so they cannot be sanded with coarse sandpaper. To polish them, an abrasive cloth is selected, and for hard types of plastic, fine-grained sandpaper is used.
- Degreasing plastic. Some types of plastic products cannot be treated with aggressive solvents such as benzene or acetone. Most often it is recommended to use neutral soft degreasers, anti-silicone or antistatic removers. To avoid mistakes, apply a small amount of the compound to an inconspicuous part of the plastic and check the reaction of the material. The same should be done when applying paint to plastic without a primer.
- Surface primer. Experts advise using a special primer for painting. For example, one-component acrylic primer provides excellent adhesion of any paint to a plastic surface.
Painting plastic
For different types plastics are selected different colors. For example, for soft plastics, elastic enamels with a high content of plasticizers are chosen. For hard plastics, universal paints, spray paints, etc. are suitable. We bring to your attention a step-by-step painting of a plastic product using the example of a photo frame. To decorate the photo frame will be used decorative paint chrome finish in cans:
- it is necessary to clean the frame from natural contaminants;
- apply degreaser by spraying;
- apply a primer to the product;
- if you do not prime the surface, try applying a little paint to the back of the frame to check the reaction of the plastic and not spoil the product;
- after shaking the can for two minutes, the paint can be applied to the frame from a distance of 20 cm;
- choose quick drying paint. After one side has dried, turn the product over and paint the back of the photo frame;
- for embossed surfaces it is preferable to use a spray can, since it is very difficult to go through with a brush hard to reach places;
- wait until the frame is completely dry and feel free to hang it on the wall.
