Decorative Accents for the Garden

ISBN: 9780806961231

定价: 60.00

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Preparation
Many of the projects in this book call for special
techniques which are explained in this Preparation
section. Referring to these general instructions will enable
you to complete the projects more easily??? efficiently??? and
produce pieces that will last through the years.
Tracing patterns onto Wood??? Cement???
or Ceramic
Materials and tools you will need include tracing paper???
transfer paper??? pencil??? photocopy machine and large -sized
paper if necessary??? and drafting tape.
Lay a sheet of tracing paper on top of pattern and trace
If directions indicate enlarging a pattern??? place pattern
directly in a photocopy machine. Set the machine to
percentage required and enlarge. If the enlarged pattern is
on a grid??? mark l\" grid lines on paper large enough to
accommodate actual size pattern. Begin marking dots on
1\" grid lines where the reduced pattern intersects the
corresponding grid line. Connect the dots to finish pattern
Tape traced or photocopied pattern in place on the
surface of the object to be cut or painted.
Insert a piece of transfer paper between pattern and the
object. Trace over pattern??? transferring marks to object
Because tracing paper is thin enough to see through??? it allows
the original pattern lines to be retraced easily. Transfer paper is
coated on one side with graphite or chalk. When it is pressed
by a pencil??? it transfers the graphite or chalk to the surf:ace
under it. Since transfer paper is coated on only one side??? make
a small mark and determine if the correct side is down.
Transfer paper comes in a variety of colors??? which is hclpfnl
when working on different colored backgrounds. For instancc???
black graphite works well on unfinished pine??? but white or
yellow would be easier to see on dark green surfaces. To
reduce thc amount of marks on the project??? trace partial??? or
dashed??? lines instead of the solid line.
Tracing patterns onlo Metal
Materials nccdcd include tracing paper??? tape??? and a ballpoint
pen or pencil
~ Trace patterns onto tracing paper.
Tape pattern over meta
Using a ballpoint pen or pencil??? retrace the pattern onto
the metal. For a deeper indentation??? retrace several times
painting
Materials needed include acrylic paints??? I/4\" and 1\" flat
artist s brushes??? a #2 round liner brush??? a 2\" utility
paintbrush??? and a sponge brush.
Artist s brushes are called fiat or round; this refers to the shape
of the metal part of the brush that holds the bristles onto the
shaft. Brushes are numbered as well; the higher the number???
the larger the brush. A size 10 flat??? for instance??? will be about
an inch across; a size 5 is more like half an inch. A size 3 or
#2 round is very small and is used for fine line work and
details. Always use good-quality brushes and keep them clean.
Most of the painting on projects in this book are done in a
simple style. After patterns have been traced and transferred???
fill in with the background color first??? then go back and paint
fine detail lines??? retracing them if necessary. It should be like
coloring in a coloring book~ust stay within the lines.
Most projects require primer or a base coat. This is usually a
fairly good-sized area??? so a larger brush makes for a faster job
Acrylic paint cleans up with soap and water when wet. Be
sure to clean brushes thoroughly with soap and water until the
water runs clear. Never leave brushes standing in water
overnight. It will soften the glue that holds the bristles and
bend them out of shape.
It is always a good idea to use a drop cloth??? old newspapers???
or something to protect work areas. Acrylic paint will wipe
right up offa nonporous surface??? like tile or linoleum??? or it
will even peel off when dry. But acrylic paint on carpet will
soak in immediately and probably not come completely clean
It is best in this case??? if it is a small amount??? to let the paint
dry and cut it from the top of the carpet. Clothing too will be
ruined by acrylic paint. It is recommended when working
with acrylic paint to use a drop cloth and wear old clothes.
Painting on Ceramic Pots
In addition to materials and tools fi om Tracing Patterns and
general Painting instructions??? you will need elastic and
reflective roof coating??? acrylic primer/sealer??? wood deck sealer