Weathering wall signs - 2
STEP 1: Locating the signs
So you want to put some posters on a wall, or even
better, you want to simulate an old painted sign on a
wall. Well I’ve got news for you – it’s easy. I think once
you try this you may not go back to your old way. The
process I’m about to explain is not set in stone; it’s a
process I stumbled upon and it works for me. If you feel
you can improve on it, please feel free to do so.
Identify an area on a wall where you want the sign.
1: The “X” marks the areas I chose. I’m not
going to go into great detail regarding the mortar
between the bricks. Plain and simple, I used
artist’s oil paints and mineral spirits to make a
light wash, and let it flow into the joints. You may
have a different method, and that’s fine, but it
should be done and allowed to dry thoroughly
before you go any further.
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STEP 2: Measuring the sign areas
2: The areas marked above are the maximum size
I want the sign to be.
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MRH-Dec 2013
