If you have a stack of old records that don't play anymore, you might be wondering what to do with them.Turn your records into art.The vinyl is just a canvas that needs a little paint and creativity.If you have questions about materials or the painting process, read on.
Step 1: As long as you clean the record, you don't need to sand the surface.
The grooves on the record give it a textured surface.To start, use a damp cloth and wipe the surface of the record clean.Sanding is done to make sure the primer sticks to the wall or canvas.
Step 2: If you don't prime it first the paint will peel away.
It's easy to prime a vinyl record.The record should be laid on a flat surface with a paintbrush or foam brush.After brushing the area of the record you wish to paint, let it dry for at least an hour.Gesso fills in your painting surface so it's smooth.It makes the paint stick to it so it doesn't peel over time.It's true that you can try to paint the record without primer, but it will probably peel off over time.
Step 3: Paint the record.
If you want your vinyl record to stick to the primer, go for acrylic paint.You can quickly enjoy your vinyl artwork if you have a fast drying paint.
Step 4: If you want a spray paint effect, get it.
Pick up a few cans of spray paint.Just spray the entire surface of the record with spray paint and let it dry, if you're planning on painting a solid background color before using a paintbrush.For a cool effect, spray the paint onto a few spots of the record.You can spray paint the entire surface.To represent a planet, spray a circle shape in orange-red spray paint.
Step 5: Apply a base coat with a paintbrush or foam brush.
If you want a solid background color, you can use a flat paintbrush to paint the record.A foam brush can be used to paint small areas of the record like the foreground of a landscape.You can use this to make a sunset or ocean scene on your record.Do you want to make a cloudy sky?After applying a pale blue base, you can use a foam brush to make white clouds.Try out fun abstract designs.Add a few splashes of spray paint to the record to create a unique design.
Step 6: To apply small details, dip a small round paintbrush in paint.
Do you want to paint flowers, words, or designs on your record?There are a variety of small, round paintbrushes that have fine tips.When you paint these details, you have more control.Paint a vining plant with flowers on one side of the record or write lyrics to a song on the other side.The wooden end of the paintbrush can be used to apply paint.You can make a bold dot by dipping the end in paint.The dots can be arranged in a geometric design.
Step 7: Set the rack to contain the mess after covering the hole in the record.
If you don't want paint falling through the middle of the record, stick a piece of painter's tape on the underside.To catch the paint, set the record on a wire rack.It's up to you to cover as much of the record as you want.If you put tape over the album info, you can still see the artist and album name once you've painted it.
Step 8: It's thinner if you combine pouring medium with your choice of paint.
Put 1 cup of pouring medium into a cup and stir in a tube of paint.If you want to use more than one color, you should use a separate cup.To make a pouring medium, mix 4 cups of Floetrol, 1 cup of craft glue, and 120 liters of liquid.
Step 9: The paint can be poured over the vinyl to cover it.
You can either pour the paint in a circular motion around the grooves in the vinyl or overturn the cup onto the center of the record.Pick up the record by its sides and tilt it to get a swirled effect.It's best to wait overnight so the paint can really take hold of the record.
Step 10: If you want a shiny coating, apply a top coat of clear paint.
Before applying the top coat, let the vinyl record dry completely.If you want to brush the record, you have to dip a clean brush in clear paint.Before you hang the record, let your top coat dry for at least 2 hours.Your record will have a glossy look.A glossy top coat is not required.The painted vinyl record can be hung or displayed without it.
Step 11: The paint fills in the groves.
The painted vinyl would probably get stuck if you put it on a turntable.You probably don't want to try it because it may damage the needle.You should only paint vinyl records that are damaged if you don't want to listen to them anymore.