Pasteups are a common form of street art.
Originating from 19th and 20th Century circus and propaganda posters, pasteups have come to be recognized as their own genre of street art. Thanks to the likes of Posterchild and Shepard Fairey, pasteups have found their place among graffiti and other activist art. This next-generation street art is favored among the tech-savvy as images can be created, altered and edited using computer programs, then blown up and printed to giant proportions. Pasteup designs and glue can be made at home and images can be enlarged at a copy and print store.
Instructions
1. Use a computer and graphic design program to digitally draw up artwork. Sketch, paint, import, resize, crop and edit unique or found images to create pasteup artwork. Add text as desired.
2. To print off giant pasteups, email or upload standard-size designs to a local copy and print store, and have them magnify and print the image at desired size.
3. Use scissors to cut out images as desired. Roll large cutouts for easy transport and application.
4. Remove the lid from the bucket. Pour wheat flour into the bucket, filling the bottom one-third. Slowly add water, stirring the two ingrediants together as you go. Mixture should be thick enough to seal the design to your surface, without appearing chunky.
5. Replace the lid on the bucket now filled with the wheatpaste mixture. Transport as needed to design location.
6. Remove lid from bucket and dip roller brush into the wheatpaste. Roll the glue mixture over design area. Apply the pasteup design over the glued area.
7. Smooth the pasteup to remove air bubbles and seal off edges.
