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rbbadzz
03-21-2007, 03:13 AM
I have a friend tasked with placing text onto faux marble painted canvas. She was painting them by hand, but she is running out of time to deliver. I told her we could do the letters in Photoshop or Painter and print them to transfer paper and transfer to canvas. Trouble is the canvas is 36 x 11 inches or something and it's painted with acrylic paint.
What would be the best way to get the letters on this medium. Since canvas is already painted I don't think heat transfer would be ideal. If anyone has any suggestions, please help. If you could provide full product names and processes it would be appreciated.
TIA ;)
budafist
03-21-2007, 03:25 AM
Stencil with spray paint or stencil and print (like screenprinting).
You can screenprint it, but it can be pricey if you go t professionals.
PrintDriver
03-21-2007, 05:58 PM
Letraset?
They still sell a small selection in most office stores. It will have to be clear sealed after application. You can also get custom rub-ons made but not if there is a time issue.
36" x 11" or is that feet?
If feet, vinyl sign lettering is an option. Or if the text is larger than 3/8" it can be done in VSL.
rbbadzz
03-22-2007, 04:12 AM
Letraset?
They still sell a small selection in most office stores. It will have to be clear sealed after application.
Unfortunately the font is to match some plaques they already have and it's not a common font.
36" x 11" or is that feet?
If feet, vinyl sign lettering is an option. Or if the text is larger than 3/8" it can be done in VSL.
Sorry, it's two signs. first is 12 x 40 inches. second is 30 x 4 inches. The text is supposed to match these plaques they have and they have a somewhat faux chisel effect in marble going on. My friend is pretty good at faux marble painting being an interior designer, it's just the lettering of this message that's the problem.
What about contacting a large format inkjet printer (the ones used for printing exhibition panels). They can print on loads of different materials. A large format printer I deal with can now even produce roller blinds and box canvases to your own design.
PrintDriver
03-22-2007, 11:53 AM
They already have the painting, they don't need a print.
If your friend is an interior designer, then they must know what a pounce pattern is. Print it out, pounce it up and paint it. Done.
Or project it from an overhead or opaque projector.
Simple art college stuff. Or it used to be anyway....
Acrylic mediums may be the answer for you too and could have some stunning results depeding.
A couple of links that may help you out:
http://www.liquitex.com/techniques/transfer.cfm
http://www.talbot1.com/collage_supplies/transpap/
From http://www.altered-book.com/glues.html
Acrylic mediums and gels are dual purpose. You can use use them as a medium to mix with acrylic paints, or you can use them as an adhesive.
Acrylic mediums and gels contain polymer (plastic). The difference between a gel and a medium is viscosity: the mediums are thin enough to pour; the gels are not pourable. Gels come in strengths like soft, regular and heavy.
Acrylic mediums and gels are available in sheens -- usually glossy, semi-gloss, or matte finish. If you are using the product as an adhesive, it makes no difference which sheen you use. If you are using it as a medium to mix with paint, your choice will be guided by the look you are going for.
Mediums and gels are flexible when dry. This quality makes them good choices when gluing blocks of pages together in your altered books. Your blocks will not pop open when bent.
rbbadzz
03-23-2007, 01:11 AM
Thanks guys for the input.
Or project it from an overhead or opaque projector.
She had already used a projector and traced the outlines of the letters. The problem is more the act of having to actually paint in each letter. She's wanting a faster way. What with having to make the lettering look like it's chiseled in. Thanks though.
Acrylic mediums may be the answer for you too and could have some stunning results depeding.
A couple of links that may help you out:
http://www.liquitex.com/techniques/transfer.cfm
http://www.talbot1.com/collage_supplies/transpap/
Looks quite promising will inform her of these techniques. Thanks Tea.:)