6. You will need to find a space to paint your work. I put down a bunch of old newspaper and worked in the back of the garden. You will need to be somewhere with proper ventilation (especially if you are using spray paint). If you are working outside, preferably somewhere with little wind.
7. Apply the primer, per the directions of the manufacturer. Do not believe everything they say. My product said it would be dry in 20 mins. It was NOT dry in 20 mins.
IMPORTANT NOTE! Make sure you wait until the primer is completely dry before you flip to do the other side. I was impatient and flipped it over after the 20 mins, and everything needed to be re-done as the paper stuck to the primer. The newspaper would not come off without peeling the primer…. so WAIT FOR IT TO BE TOTALLY DRY! This will save you so much time!
8. So, when the primer is actually dry (maybe a day from now), coat the other side as well.
9. Again, WAIT for it to dry….
10. Once dry, apply your color coat. I had some extra silver around, so my sun is silver instead of gold.
The below pictures are of the sun with primer and then with silver paint.
Also, just something to keep in mind when picking paints and primers – you want to make the primer work with your paint color. I used white because it would not show up on the sun if I missed a spot. Black would have been visible and would have required more coats of silver.
I enjoyed reading this! Decorative suns always make me think of my grandmother who lived in Palm Springs. You did a great job with your restoration!
Thanks so much! It was a fun project, albeit stressful with the heat and the wandering kids!
This is so clever! You have very creative ideas. 🙂
Thanks so much. I hate having things go to waste, and I really liked that sun! Now it can last a few more seasons.
Oh my goodness what a fun creative project!
It was fun! And quite the learning experience!
creative project!
Thanks!
I love the idea of upcycling. Sometime it can be hard if you’re not too clued I’m though so thanks for this!