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silvita
Model SISter (2808)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 15:45 - Edited by: silvita
I need help!
I'm trying to get some paint on a playing card (I'm trying to start a deck of daily cards). The card is coated (couldn't find any without a coating). Now I've sanded it first and then I've painted/ primed it with gesso. But I have the feeling that this isn't the right technique. The card is curled now..:(
any suggestions?
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gigi
Favorite SISter (8595)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 15:49
i usually just lightly sand mine & paint away...
it usually doesn't curl that much...maybe just bends a tiny bit
maybe it just needs to dry a bit? sometimes when it has a heavy coat of paint it tends to curl?
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toomuchcoffeegirl
Model SISter (2455)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 15:54
I don't sand mine at all actually.
I just start with a very light coat and let that dry. I make sure that my strokes slighly overlap as well, and sometimes in a crosshatch pattern... once that is dry then I go crazy...
What kind of paint are you using?
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michellesanders
SISter Elle (1757)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 15:54
Yep, Gi is right, this is the same thing I've done and it usually works out.
If you keep having the problem, try to base coat it with spray paint...works like charm!
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tess3100
Stylin' SIS (220)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 15:55
i just paint mine and dont sand them, then i use my embossng gun thing to dry it real quick and do a couple more coats
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silvita
Model SISter (2808)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 16:05
What kind of paint are you using?
I use acrylic paint.
Thank you so much for helping me!!!!
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momof3crazies
Model SISter (2637)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 16:09
i just plop my big ole dictionary on my cards after they have dried or during the drying process between two pieces of wax paper!
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renee
Style Addict (1118)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 16:22
i heard once a suggestion of not using water with your paint. hmmmm hope you resolve this and let us see your cards once you have completed some!!
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vee
Favorite SISter (6421)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 16:33
I have used mine with gesso and not. they will flaten back out once they dry. I have noticed that they curl more without the gesso but flaten back out once they dry. hope that helps.
ps i don't sand.
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Natasja
Model SISter (2981)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 16:40
I never sand mine. I just put wome gesso on than with a babywipe, let it dry for a few minutes and than paint them.
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metrochic
Favorite SISter (14688)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 16:55
natasja -- why the babywipe between the gesso and the paint?
i don't sand either. gesso and paint and go. they curl a little but they flatten out once they dry.
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mizzm
Favorite SISter (30444)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 16:56
I don't sand or prime mine at all! Just paint light layers and when it's dry, I paint another layer on top if I want the colors to be more vibrant.
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silvita
Model SISter (2808)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 17:18 - Edited by: silvita
I've just found out that there is a big difference between different brands of acrylic paint and how they behave:
This happend at my first attempt:
Then I've tried a different paint:
So, now I'm waiting till it's dry.
:-)
ps. If you click on the place where the image should be, you can see the photo.
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vee
Favorite SISter (6421)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 17:22
i love the color!! I use delta, heidi swapp, dabbers and american traditions. :)
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silvita
Model SISter (2808)
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# Posted: 29 Oct 2007 17:26
I'm also going to try all the other suggestions (spray paint, baby whipes)! Thank you girls.
This is why I love SiStv!!
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PaintInkChick
Big SIS (4505)
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# Posted: 5 Nov 2007 20:43
I'm glad ya asked that girl. I did sand and paint, but I'm try it with my guesso:)
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conkrotwife
Little SISter (17)
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2007 23:25
I've done a light-white gesso coating, I use a bristle brush that leaves a bit of texture that I like. I let these dry a long time, then I "press" them under a pile of books to flatten and then add acrylic paint. I've found the less water I use the better.
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