A complete guide on how to use various types of paint to complete your woodcarving projects! Author and professional woodcarver Betty Padden provides clear, detailed instruction for each paint type – acrylics, oil paints, latex paints, and thinned acrylics. Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, material lists, and wood carving patterns, also included is insightful advice and expert tips on working with each type of paint on wood. Learn how to choose brushes, blend color, prepare wood, add details, and so much more!
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Betty Padden. Beginner's Guide to Painting on Wood
Beginner’s Guide to PAINTING ON WOOD
CONTENTS
Introduction
Useful Tips. Planning Ahead
Mixing Colors
How To Blend Colors
Paintbrush Care
Bristles
Bristle Shapes
Washing Your Brushes
Storing Your Brushes
Painting with Acrylics
Getting Started
PREPARING THE CARVING
PAINTING THE DETAILS
materials &tools. MATERIALS
TOOLS
Using Oil Paints
Painting with Oils on Raw Wood
Getting Started
PAINTING THE BACKGROUND & LEAVES
PAINTING THE BUTTERFLY
PAINTING THE FLOWER
TIP. HIGHLIGHTING AND SHADING
ADDING THE FINAL DETAILS
TIP. SHOP-MADE DRESSMAKER’S CARBON
materials &tools. MATERIALS
TOOLS
Working with Latex Paint
Getting Started
Paint
BASECOATING THE CARVING
DETAILING THE PROJECT
materials &tools. MATERIALS
TOOLS
Using Thinned Paints ON AN UNPRIMED SURFACE
Getting Started
PAINTING THE BACKGROUND
TIP. SAVING PAINT
PAINTING THE SNOWMAN
COMPLETING THE PROJECT
materials &tools. MATERIALS
TOOLS
Welcome Signboard
Pattern Section
Tulip Plaque Pattern
Butterfly Plaque Pattern
Pumpkin Plaque Pattern
Snowman Plaque Pattern
Welcome Pattern
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Betty Padden and her husband, Bob, own Wooden Apple Signmakers in Auburn, Mass. They have been professional sign carvers for 35 years and have been teaching their craft to students for more than 30 years. They are the creators of SantaCarls®, a unique figure that has been sold at Disney parks and Busch Gardens. Betty also designs and paints for Ne’Qwa Art and Blossom Bucket, among other companies. Visit bettypadden.com for cutouts, patterns, and designs, and help for woodcarvers struggling with projects. See more of Betty’s work at woodenapplesignmakers.com.
