what type of materials do i need to do a mural on a wall?

Question

I'm an artist, but i've never done a mural in my life. it's for a project... it's part of my job. i'm willing to give it my best, i just don't know what to use in order to start. can someone give me some tips as far as the materials that i need and maybe some pointers on how to begin. from there, i should be fine. :)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I was 11 when I was appointed to paint the whole mural wall all to myself, while other kids were busy studying (haha..sad. ok, i'll stop)

Anyway, pretty much, like any artists, you need to sketch out your design on the wall using pencil. Avoid thin lead pencil, hard one will do. I don't think I need to brief you on what type of mural paint can you use. Just like any wall paint, you don't need to dilute it with water. Bring a long stick just in case there's a hard surface or undilute paint, and usually the top part of the paint always layered with oil, so you really need to stir it. Always starts with the larger part of the paint like the background first. If you are familiar painting with acrylic then I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

And not to forget your brushes ranges from thick to fine. Make sure you get all the colors that you wanted by your side. Mural painting takes a large consumption of colors so I wouldn't recommend mixing the basic 3 colors to get secondary colors, unless if you have large pile of colors.

Anyway, good luck!

Below is a site that displays some mural painting tips. Enjoy!

Answer 3

It is more complicated than you think. If you want to do it right and have it last a long time. You have to know what texture is on the wall that you are painting over. You may consider putting a fresh coat of flat white on the wall first let it dry for a couple of days until you can't smell paint anymore. Your colors will be much brighter on a fresh surface. In doors of course you have to decide on latex or oil base paints. All painters have their favorites. Face it, most of us wants what will be the easiest to clean up. Latex is obviously smoother than the oil base, which some painters feel is the best for exteriors. This is just a couple of pre prep steps that you have to do. Picking your them will be next. I recommend doing a small model on canvas if you can. Hope I was of some help. Any time an old Navy boy can help, I will.

Answer 4

I do nursery's numerous the time. There are 2 aspects to consider - the factors and the labor. i visit apply some thing type of paint the owner desires. in the adventure that they don't seem to be particular, then i will choose a flat latex indoor paint, and some acrylics for the records. In my field, it is about $40 - $60 an hour, in preserving with how particular and confusing it is. If I want a ladder or scaffold, the fee is going up.

Answer 5

i was with my husband when he did a mural on this guys 8 foot wall, he first drew out the picture on the wall, then he used acrylic paint, its kind of pricy, but if there paying for it, why not? and it goes on better! he just used ordinary paint brushes and he used small brushes too, make sure you have a ladder also! good luck

Answer 6

it depends on the surface the wall is made of... you can do it in the old style, with temperas... egg yolk and pigment, but if it is inside and if you prepare the wall previously (painting it with white vinilic paint or a rabbit skin glue and gesso mix) you can paint it with regular acrilics, oils or anything like that provided you varnish it afterwards for protection. If you are painting on fresh gesso, it is probably best to use some egg tempera. recipes on the cennino cennini...

Answer 7

well...
a mural are like painting on canvas or on any media watsoever..

for a wall for instance.. ders a variety of media u cud use..
1. paint
2.airbrush
3. aerosol spraycan..

im not sure wat ur lookin for but maybe u cud try buying a piece of wooden plank of desirable size n try out all d different media u cud have ur hands on... den decide wats best for u..

search ard for all dis media online n how to use dem to the fullest...

as for me..

i wud drew out the picture on a piece of paper...
den use it a s an example of how it will look like on the actuall wall
den drew out big equal number of quare boxes or grids on d paper...

den use a pencil n drew d same amount of square boxes or grid which u just drew on d paper...

for eac box or grid.. its easier for u to place d picture in proportion...

any more qustions just

email me ok...

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Answer 8

Spray paint, mask (for your protection against the paint) and you imagination! Good luck on that. =)

Answer 9

hummmm..... I think a wall and paint should do it