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13 Sep 06 - 08:34 PM (#1833946) Subject: Instrument painting advice needed From: Kaleea I recently was given a poor, pathetic, horribly made Pakistani harp which by no means could be described as a Musical instrument. Plucking a string gives all the sonority as a plunked Qtip. Other than that, it is quite pretty to look at, and has a nice furniture quality finish. (ok, my tongue was definitely in my cheek on that one!) Therefore, I've decided to paint some lovely Celtic designs on it to at least give the poor thing the appearance of dignity. I'm wondering if I need to use some type of cleaner on the finish for the spots where I'm going to paint the designs? If so, what specific product might I use? Thanks! |
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13 Sep 06 - 08:39 PM (#1833951) Subject: RE: Instrument painting advice needed From: Sorcha I think it's called TSP. Ask at the hardware store. Takes the shine off. We used it to clean panelled walls before painting. Worked just fine. |
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13 Sep 06 - 10:23 PM (#1834009) Subject: RE: Instrument painting advice needed From: GUEST,Bee If you use artist quality tube acrylics, just a good cleaning with a little water and liquid detergent should do you fine. It just has to be non-greasy. If the finish is outrageously shiny, you might want to sand the to-be-painted area a little. Coat with a clear acrylic or latex varnish for protection. Bet it will look right purty when you're done! |
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13 Sep 06 - 10:32 PM (#1834019) Subject: RE: Instrument painting advice needed From: Sorcha Sand with 000 steel wool. Put a poly over the paint. |
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13 Sep 06 - 11:01 PM (#1834033) Subject: RE: Instrument painting advice needed From: Elmer Fudd I second the advice about the artist's acrylics in tubes and a coat of clear varnish. |
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14 Sep 06 - 04:56 AM (#1834147) Subject: RE: Instrument painting advice needed From: GUEST,Jack Campin Why not turn it into a cool modern funky harp by painting it with electric blue Hammerite? |
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14 Sep 06 - 05:25 AM (#1834162) Subject: RE: Instrument painting advice needed From: JamesHenry By the sound of it you should treat it with a blow torch. |