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06.28.2018 Anastasia Prozheva
Stencils for dot painting are very convenient to use in creativity, especially for those who do not know how to draw, but want to create beautiful things with their own hands. Ready-made stencils can be purchased at the store or you can make them yourself by cutting them out of paper or plastic. Drawings for stencils can be taken both from the Internet and from books, for example, coloring books. Stencils of patterns, flowers and butterflies are suitable for dot painting. The more lines, the better, since the dots need to cover the entire drawing.
For beginners, we offer several visual master classes on dot painting using stencils.
Let's start with the basics
Spot painting can be used on any objects made of various materials. With special contour paints you can do spot painting on glass, leather, wood, ceramics, etc.
Let's look at how you can paint a bottle, plate, glasses and box using a stencil.
First of all, you need to prepare the following materials and tools:
- contour paints in tubes of any colors;
- liquid for degreasing surfaces (glass or ceramic), for example, alcohol or nail polish remover;
- a prepared picture or a ready-made cut out stencil;
- scotch;
- cotton swabs to remove excess paint and correct mistakes;
- needle for cleaning the tube.
There is no need for brushes, since the paint is applied in contours and dots directly from the tube spout.
It is worth noting that the diameter of the point depends on the force of pressure on the tube: the stronger and longer the pressure, the larger the point.
Before work, it is recommended to practice placing dots of different sizes at equal distances on paper. You can try to draw a simple geometric pattern, a circle, a wave. It is necessary to ensure that the points do not merge into one line, but also do not look scattered.
Painting a ceramic or glass plate is easier than other objects, since the surface of the plate is usually relatively flat and smooth. If you plan to use the plate for its intended purpose, then it is better to take a glass one and paint on the outside. In any case, painting on a ceramic plate is done on the inside. If this plate is intended for food, it must be coated with a special acrylic varnish in several layers to protect the painting from water and mechanical stress.
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A plate made of any material – ceramics, glass, wood – can be used as decoration. It can be painted from any convenient side. As a rule, such plates are very flat, without raised sides.
Progress:
- Degrease the surface of the plate;
- Select a stencil with a round pattern according to the size of the plate and secure it with tape;
- Start painting along the contours of the drawing, placing dots at a large distance from each other (they will serve as a guide);
- Let the paint dry and peel off the stencil;
- Add dots to the drawing, changing their size and color;
- Leave the finished craft to dry;
- Coat with acrylic varnish if necessary.
Stencils for plates can be like this:
Decorating bottles is a popular activity among novice craftsmen. Finding an unnecessary glass bottle is not difficult, and there is plenty of room for imagination here.
Dot painting can be one of the ways to decorate a bottle, or it can be an addition to other types of decoration. For example, a bottle can be painted with acrylic paints and the finishing done with dot painting. Or you can use colored dots to create decoupage.
It is recommended to select stencils with an elongated pattern or in the form of a wide ribbon. Drawings and ornaments in any style are suitable for the bottle. For example, you can use these:
Small stencils depicting vegetation or simple patterns are suitable for painting glasses. You can also draw a sketch by hand. If contour drawings are used, they must be secured on the inside of the glass using tape or tape.
When the template is well secured, you should begin painting, guided by the lines of the drawing.
Spot painting on glasses can be used as an additional decoration for a picture made with acrylic paints.
Master class No. 4: painting on ceramics and glass with markers
Drawing with markers and felt-tip pens is familiar to all of us from childhood. With the help of special markers for painting dishes with your own hands, you can quickly and easily decorate a ceramic plate with inscriptions, as well as depict a graphic and very detailed picture. We look at examples of such decor in the following selection of photos.
To work you will need:
- Any degreaser and cotton pads;
- Felt pens of different colors and thickness of the rod.
Painting technique
- Before you start painting on dishes, do not forget to degrease the surface.
- The main rule is to try to draw the lines and contours of the drawing with small, frequent strokes - this way you are less likely to make a mistake.
- Also try to draw from the general to the specific.
- Preliminarily outline the contours of the drawing; if necessary, use a template or stencil.
- Most markers dry in 24 hours, do not require burning, and are dishwasher safe.
Second option
The boxes are somewhat more difficult to paint, since all sides and edges need to be processed. This may take some time, but the result will definitely please you.
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It is not necessary to take the box directly for painting. It can be any tin or wooden box with a lid. Beautiful and original painting will help transform a simple box into a real box.
Progress:
- Make a stencil to size. It is necessary to select round, square or rectangular patterns for the lid and walls of the box. Then the pattern is transferred to a plastic corner folder and carefully cut out with a stationery knife.
- Attach the finished stencil to the box and mark the contours of the design elements with rare dots. Let the paint dry and remove the stencil.
- Proceed with spot painting, focusing on the designated points. It is advisable to fill the pattern with dots in different colors.
- Also paint the sides of the box and leave to dry. Afterwards, you can coat the product with varnish to better fix and protect the paint.
Such an elegant box can be an excellent gift and a convenient place to store small items.
Below are examples of stencils of patterns and designs for dot painting.
