- 1). Stretch the mesh screen flat and tape it in place on the frame if it isn't already framed. The screen surface must sit above the work surface so there is space underneath it. You will paint the screen side that will be turned outdoors.
- 2). Base-coat the background of the screen if it is required for your design. Use a flat brush and lightly sweep a small amount of paint across the surface so the holes in the screen don't clog. Repeat this as necessary. To see if you have covered the screen area with color, slide a dark or light sheet of paper (depending on the color of your background) underneath the screen. The color will show up that way. Let the paint dry.
- 3). Do the line-drawing pattern with dark lines on white paper. Slide the design underneath the screen and lightly transfer the entire design onto the mesh using the chalk pencil.
- 4). Begin layering the paint onto the background of the design with the base coat color of each section. The brush should be dry and used with a small amount of paint. If you find there is too much paint on the brush, wipe the excess color off the brush hairs.
- 5). When the paint is dry, go back and add the next layer. Slide the dark paper underneath the painting to see how it is progressing and whether more color is needed in certain areas. After the layers are complete and dried, add the details to the design.
- 6). To seal the painting, apply a clear coat of spray varnish. Be careful not to clog the holes in the screen by overspraying.
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