Use an acrylic primer when painting a wreath.
A wreath is a decorative ring composed of dried flowers, leaves, fruits or twigs. If you'd like to paint your wreath, you can as long as you properly prepare it for adhesion. Regardless of your wreath's composition, it will shed paint unless it is conditioned in the appropriate manner. Learn generate a lasting finish by adding the right type of bonding base. Apply this base coat and the final finish using strategies that will ensure even coverage and prevent ugly sags, drips and other flaws.
Instructions
1. Wait for a warm day with very light or no wind.
2. Place the wreath on a cement driveway or porch. Rinse the decorative ring using a water hose. Take your time and thoroughly clean every portion of the wreath, or the primer base may not adhere. Let the wreath dry under the sun for three to four hours.
3. Cover portions of the wreath that are to remain unpainted. Spread a canvas drop cloth over the cement surface and place the wreath on top.
4. Spray the wreath with acrylic primer. Holding the spray tip too close may cause runs and sags. Prevent this by maintaining eight inches between the decorative ring and the spray tip. Spray from varying angles to ensure that every part of the wreath is coated with primer. Let the wreath dry for two hours.
5. Spray the wreath with acrylic enamel. Maintain eight inches between the decorative ring and the spray tip. Spray from varying angles to ensure that every part of the wreath is coated with enamel. Let the wreath dry for two hours.
