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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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