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I have router out a 36"x48" oval from Celtic. Sprayed it with acrylic latex double sided...Unfortnately i have some runs....Yikes!! Could sand the runs..but i woudl like to create a attractive sponge paint color to the burgundy background, to give it a little pizazz before i laydown the vinyl text.....Dont want it to intrusive..perhaps a darker burgundy....has anyone does this...any color suggestions would be helpful...as usual i waffle on ideas!!
Thanks
-------------------- Signs Solutions, Inc. Matthew Rossi Midlothian, VA, 23113 signsol@earthlink.net Posts: 139 | From: Midlothian, Virginia | Registered: Nov 1998
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Lightening up the burgandy with a little lemon yellow should make the sponge part float over the background. Or maybe try white as a lightener, see how you like it.I wouldn't get too heavy with the sponge either.
That's just one way. Someone want to run with another color?
-------------------- Jeff Ogden 8727 NE 68 Terr. Gainesville FL, 32609 Posts: 2138 | From: 8827 NE 68 Terr Gainesville Fl 32609 | Registered: Aug 2002
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Maybe a little off topic, but would the background still be smooth enough for vinyl after sponging?(is this a word?) What color is the lettering going to be?
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Lotti, Two line gold leaf with black outline as main text. Cream two line as secondary copy....Some white ornamental scroll,as balancer,
hope this helps
-------------------- Signs Solutions, Inc. Matthew Rossi Midlothian, VA, 23113 signsol@earthlink.net Posts: 139 | From: Midlothian, Virginia | Registered: Nov 1998
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Sounds like it's going to be a really nice sign.
I like your initial idea of a darker burgundy(or lighter as Doug suggests), so it doesn't distract from the lettering. Not to make it complicated or anything, but I think I would hesitate to use cream and white next to each other, maybe just personal taste. Have fun.
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I would use tan...I have used this alot and it works very well with burgundy. It gives it a rich look. Use a fine holed sponge and go lightly, always turning the sponge so you don't get a pattern (I always rip the sponge). I thin my paint and blot it first, too, before actually applying it. Using a rag works really well too, but make sure it is of a stiffer type material.
-------------------- Kristie Byrnes Paintbrush Graphics 6126 Big Cut Rd. Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 rugbyrnes@hotmail.com (563) 357-7614 Posts: 90 | From: Thomson,IL | Registered: Dec 2002
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Another good trick is to go back over with a little bit of the original burgundy when you are done all the sponging. It helps blend everything into the background color.
Suelynn
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Suelynn Sedor Sedor Signs Carnduff, SK Canada Posts: 2863 | From: Carnduff, SK Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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