In rec.photo.digital Proteus <proteus.TakeThisOut@uselessemail.net> wrote:
: I would like to make my own painted muslin backgrounds-- anybody know what
: kind of paint is used to make them? Is is oil? acrylic? oil based spray
: paint? I am an artist/painter besides photography, so I am sure I could
: do something fairly good but I want to know what sort of medium (paint) is
: used an how it is applied (brush, spatter, spray can?). Any help
: appreciated.
Way back in High School we made Muslin backdrops for stage scenery. Almost
any paint was used. We have used spray paint, house paint (applied with
either a brush or roller), water colors or dyes (for pastel tones), etc.
Most anything you can think of that will coat or stain this cotton fabric
can have a use. And don't be afraid to layer the paints and effects. Some
of the most effective backdrops I have ever seen used some of the most
simple devices. Sponges, brushes, stencils, block prints, you name it.
Some of the thicker/stiffer paints would only last for one production as
it would flake off within a month or so. On the other hand, a thicker
paint gave much more texture and thus believability. So you may have to
balance texture with permanence. Since you mention being an artist
painter, you might want to treat these muslin frames as if they were very
large canvases. Most of the same materials and techniques will easily
transfer from canvas to Muslin.
Randy
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Randy Berbaum
Champaign, IL
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