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MURALS
How I approach Making a Mural by Betni Kalk
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CREATING RENDERINGS/DESIGN
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CREATING RENDERINGS/DESIGN OBTAIN IMAGE OF WALL/BUILDING Take a photo of the locaGon or ask for one. SomeGmes if it’s a building that is sGll being built, they can provide a rendering. At minimum you should request the dimensions.
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CREATING RENDERINGS/DESIGN WHAT KIND OF DESIGN? Simple or detailed? For Exterior – determine if there is foot and/or car traffic. This can influence how simple or complicated the design is. Also, determine the speed limit. If it is a locaGon that will be seen at a higher speed, a simple design is best so that you don’t distract drivers. If the area is passed by pedestrians, its nice to have some areas of detail for the person walking by at a slow pace.
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CREATING RENDERINGS/DESIGN WHAT KIND OF DESIGN? Simple or detailed? For Interior – determine the distance that it will be seen? Is it high up, far from the viewer or will they be able to be a couple of inches away from it? The distance factor should influence your design decisions – someGmes detail is unnecessary.
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CREATING RENDERINGS/DESIGN DESIGN FOR THE DIMENSIONS With paper: Take a print of the wall/building and use tracing paper to design. SomeGmes I will also put a piece of tracing paper to a computer screen to draw out the basics of the building. With Photoshop or Illustrator: Import the wall/building image and place your design in it. In Photoshop I use the Blending Mode of MulGply or Overlay to place the drawings on the image if the wall is white.
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PRICING
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PRICING This is a difficult thing for all of us. Some clients may want an overall figure first. But you won’t really know for sure unGl you have figured out the design and square footage. You will have to esGmate how long it may take you and do an hourly rate. For some clients, I simply get reimbursed for all supplies. Others want the supplies to be counted in the esGmate.
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PRICING PracGce makes it easier to gauge the length of Gme a project will take but I generally say if you are starGng out…. Try to esGmate and then double that figure!
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FINAL COAT?
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FINAL COAT? Overcoat your enGre project with a clear sealer if it is intended to last a long Gme on a surface that will require cleaning. I use Minwax Polycrylic ProtecGve Finish for interior work. Or instead I use gloss or semi gloss paint if the area will be touched by children.
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FINAL COAT? AnG-‐graffiG: $115 – 175 per gallon Sherwin-‐Williams AnG-‐GraffiG CoaGng: $115 per gallon This unique siloxane product creates a non-‐sGck surface that repels graffiG from paint, paint spray cans and permanent markers. Unlike other products, this single-‐component semi-‐gloss coaGng doesn't require solvent cleaning or abrasives to remove graffiG. Simple pressure washing or hand-‐wiping with water does the job easily.
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HOW TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNT OF PAINT
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HOW TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNT OF PAINT Measure the total area to be covered, the total amount of paint can be calculated. but since mural painGng can require many different colors, figuring the actual area to be painted each color is necessary to allow purchasing the right amount of each one. Depending on thickness of paint and thick you apply paint, one gallon covers 350 to 400 square feet. hgp://www.lowes.com/cd_Paint+Calculator_953562246_ hgps://www.truevaluepaint.com/project-‐center/paint-‐calculator/ hgp://www.glidden.com/Tools/PaintCalculator
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LADDERS, SCAFFOLDING, or LIFTS?
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LADDERS, SCAFFOLDING, or LIFTS? I don’t recommend doing a large mural before you do a few small ones.
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LADDERS, SCAFFOLDING, or LIFTS? Since ladders can get quite tall, they are usually sufficient for small projects.
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LADDERS, SCAFFOLDING, or LIFTS? You can purchase small scaffolding if you do it omen, otherwise you can rent. This can be expensive and can be done by the week or longer. Companies charge for set-‐up and take-‐down.
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LADDERS, SCAFFOLDING, or LIFTS? Lims are a good alternaGve to scaffolding and are typically cheaper. They should also provide harnesses and you must wear them.
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PREPARE IT PROPERLY!
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PREPARE IT PROPERLY! Does it need to be repaired? Large cracks or crumbling masonry – the wall owner needs to get that fixed first.
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PREPARE IT PROPERLY! A thorough scrapping, wire brushing, and/or power washing will be necessary to clean the wall. If you powerwash, allow the wall to dry a couple of days before priming. I have found that powerwashing is a good first round, but it doesn’t remove everything and I sGll have to do some cleaning by hand.
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PREPARE IT PROPERLY! A wall need not be perfect before a mural is applied. Minor cracks or uneven brick and concrete can be painted over. Standard procedures should include a washing of the wall to remove loose dirt and dust. This can be done with a large pail of water, brooms for scrubbing, and a mild detergent (dish soap). The wall should be rinsed clean and allowed to dry. A high-‐pressure water spraying system provides the most effecGve cleaning.
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PREPARE IT PROPERLY! Soda blasGng of the wall is recommended when you are trying to remove old paint. This is different from sand blasGng, which is far too abrasive and damaging to the brickwork. In some cases, a chemical stripping of the wall can be used. hgp://www.cpag.net/guide/2/2_pages/2_1.htm
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PREPARE IT PROPERLY! Sand off old and loose paint.
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PREPARE IT PROPERLY! Prime it with the proper primer that is dependent on your surface. Some primers can be colored – but only as Gnts or light tones (light colors).
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WHAT KIND OF PAINT?
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WHAT KIND OF PAINT? I do not typically accept work unless the wall has already been prepped and primed. Or if they agree to pay for it, I will arrange for it.
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WHAT KIND OF PAINT? Paints are sensiGve to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and humidity, so planning to deal with these factors before beginning will make your job easier. Obviously, interior projects don't have as many complicaGons as exterior ones, but in public places, keeping the project protected may sGll require agenGon. You can consider using varnish or anG-‐graffiG finish for your mural.
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WHAT KIND OF PAINT? Interior or Exterior?
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WHAT KIND OF PAINT? What kind of surface? For different kinds of surfaces, there are different kinds of paint. Wood or Cement? Near water? Have to work in the cold? Talk to your paint dealer to determine which is ideal. I do work mostly with Sherwin Williams for exterior work as their staff is knowledgeable.
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WHAT KIND OF PAINT? What kind of surface? For different kinds of surfaces, there are different kinds of paint. Wood or Cement? Near water? Have to work in the cold? Talk to your paint dealer to determine which is ideal. I do work mostly with Sherwin Williams for exterior work as their staff is knowledgeable.
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WHAT KIND OF PAINT? If you want it to last a few years, use good paint! Usually, the more expensive, the beger and thicker it is with beger coverage. I also get ones with primer in them, depending on the colors – this is usually possible.
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WHAT KIND OF PAINT? I only use Acrylic based, but oil based alkyd enamel or polyurethane enamel are also ok. I hate fumes and so far, I have only used acrylic latex. If you want to understand the differences between oil or acrylic based paints and when to use them… hgp://www.californiapaints.com/Project-‐Guides/PainGng-‐Basics/Before-‐You-‐Begin/Choosing-‐Paint-‐Type.aspx
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INSURANCE?
I am not an expert in this aspect, please do your own research!
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INSURANCE? In the past, I had to pay insurance just once when a project was through a city but they didn’t want to pay for extra liability insurance. It was $650 for the year. Other private business owners have had it themselves. To be on the safe side, when possible, I’ve not painted with the public around. I paint during closed hours if its an interior project.
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INSURANCE? Here is a way to get basic liability insurance for murals and other reasons such as art fairs if you are an arGst. hFp://idal.citadelus.com/ IDAL Insurance Program Overview Policy/Coverage The policy provides up to $1,000,000 per claim, with a $3,000,000 aggregate limit per insured for third party injury or property damage liability coverage. A $500.00 each occurrence deducGble applies. The policy also provides $10,000 per claim, to a $25,000 aggregate limit, for client's property in the care and custody of IDAL members. Coverage is limited to OperaGons necessary and Incidental to DecoraGve PainGng, Decorate Plastering, and Wall Stenciling. The IDAL Insurance program is available only to the following IDAL membership levels: Home Based, Professional and Business Partner of the InternaGonal DecoraGve ArGsans League. Membership must be in good standing. Coverage is provided for anyone who works exclusively for the named insured and only under his or her trade. Anyone who is considered a subcontractor needs to have their own insurance. Each policy will be issued on a 12 month basis from your effecGve date chosen. An AddiGonal Insurance form is available for those who need it. However, we ask that you noGfy us of anyone who requests that you include an addiGonal insured in their favor. Program Cost Program Cost to Insured and Policy Copy: $312.00 (This total includes all taxes and fees) + you must join IDAL at $107 / yr.
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FINDING LOCATIONS
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FINDING LOCATIONS RFP (Request for Proposal) or RFQ (Request for qualificaGons) are posted on some websites. Check websites like callforentry.org. SomeGmes you might simply like a wall on a building and get inspired. Approach a building owner, show them your work. Ask if they are open to the idea of a mural.
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HOW TO PLACE A DESIGN ONTO WALL
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HOW TO PLACE A DESIGN ONTO WALL Projector Stencils Gridding By Hand with Stabilo Pencils (washable pencils)
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HOW TO PLACE A DESIGN ONTO WALL Gridding This is the age-‐old technique for enlarging a design or drawing. Create a grid of squares on your small design and a corresponding grid of squares on the wall. The grid on the design can be drawn on an acetate overlay to avoid damaging your original drawing. Amer priming the wall, create a grid first using a chalkline (or stabilo pencils) and then painGng the lines with a brush against a ruler.
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HOW TO PLACE A DESIGN ONTO WALL Gridding The squares on your small design might be one inch by one inch. This means that the squares on the wall might be one foot by one foot. By copying onto the wall what is in each square of your design, you begin to reconstruct your mural design at a large scale. You will want to render the basic outlines of your mural first and not involve yourself too much with modeling or details. Establish your overall layout as quickly as possible and begin to check for the correct proporGon and “feel” of your major elements. It helps to draw with vine charcoal and a rag as an eraser and then to paint in the drawing as each secGon is completed and judged as accurate.
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IDEAL SUPPLIES
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IDEAL SUPPLIES primer paints in a selecGon of colors that corresponds to colors in your preliminary design empty containers with lids—coffee cans, cups, etc for mixed colors Regular Rollers for background or large areas Paint Sprayer for extremely large areas Small rollers (not foam) for small simple areas extension handles for your rollers Good Brushes – its worth it to buy good brushes – these can last Bad/Old brushes For Textures
rags and/or paper towels drop cloths buckets yardsGcks or measuring tape painters tape For small jobs, painGng paleges or trays for mixing colors metal scrapers to clean dried paint off paleges sGrring sGcks wire brushes brooms and shovelsEye protecGon (goggles) Ladders/scaffolding/lim milk crates or other sturdy boxes to store paint cans
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