Paint Around a Picture
Creating a border for a picture or photograph can be challenging. To maintain the integrity of the original picture, it is important to protect it from any sort of paint or other materials that could damage it. The best technique to paint any border around a picture is a simple stencil technique. By using a stencil, it is possible to create the perfect shape around the image. The shape can be customized to get next to the picture or provide space around the image.
Instructions
1. Place the tracing paper over the picture which will be painted around. Use a pencil to trace the outline of the picture. This tracing can be enlarged or modified if you desire space around the image.
2. Cut the shape of the image out of the tracing paper. This is not necessary as it is possible to simply cut into the foam board and use the tracing as a guide. However novices or less artistically inclined persons may find it helpful to transfer the pattern to the cardboard by tracing around it on the cardboard itself.
3. Use the razor knife to cut the cardboard to shape from the tracing pattern.
4. Affix the cardboard pattern to the original picture to be painted around with the tape. Check to make sure that the fit is accurate and that no part of the original can be seen behind the pattern. The process may need to be repeated if the stencil is not accurate.
5. Paint around the stencil. Remove the stencil when finished to ensure that there were no leaks. If there were leaks, clean the area immediately.
