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Bizzy 
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 3:13pm |
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Ok so i decided to get crafty and paint a picture for my sons room. so i got a canvas and some paints and got into yesterday...only today it is still wet.
how long does it take to dry? have i dont something wrong?
any crafty mums out there got some tips please.?
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emz
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 3:20pm |
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A hairdryer is a godsend! Just make sure you move it around so it doesn't warp the canvas. Canvas soaks up a lot of paint, so it usually takes a while to dry fully. Good luck!
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 3:21pm |
If you used oil paints it will take a while to dry.. a couple of days from memory? I think i actually just left mine somewhere and forgot about it, then when I remembered it again it was dry. Lol.
Otherwise - you could try a hairdryer if you have the patience and time 
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 3:32pm |
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Oh yeah, what did you use? A hairdryer will work well with acrylics, but oil will take a while regardless, like Arohanui said.
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 3:43pm |
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ahhh.. thanks guys. i was supposed to get acrylic but i think i ended up with oil... but i can be patient.
its just my sons name cause i couldnt find any lower case letters to make a name plaque with. but i am very proud of it anyway.
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 4:32pm |
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I would also cover this in a sealer... I use Crystal Kote ~ Matt...
Mean the painting will look newer longer. Makes it heaps easier to wipe the dust off too.....
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 4:59pm |
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oohhh - good tip, thanks heaps for that.
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 8:19pm |
Be careful with oils, even if they are touch dry, they may not be completely dry - sometimes (depending on how thick the paint is) they can take weeks to dry.
Once completely dry I would use a sealer - mainly as Bee says - it makes it easier to wipe the dust off!!
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 8:59pm |
 gandt wrote:
ahhh.. thanks guys. i was supposed to get acrylic but i think i ended up with oil... but i can be patient.
its just my sons name cause i couldnt find any lower case letters to make a name plaque with. but i am very proud of it anyway. |
Spotlight sell wooden letters. I know they have upper case, but not sure about lower case
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nikkitheknitter
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 8:59pm |
Yep, takes an age to dry - especially white or black oils for some strange reason.
My 7th form art boards took WEEKS (and still ended up smudged when they got sent away  )
I miss painting soooo much!
Post pics when it's dry Deb! I need to get inspired 
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 9:30pm |
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oh yeah i wanna see pics too!!!
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 10:22pm |
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Yeah, gandt, where's the photo? We want to admire your handiwork!!! :)
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Posted: 12 June 2007 at 9:38am |
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Oooohhhh.... painting just rocks, doesn't it?! Check the tubes, if they're oil-based, give it at least a week in this weather, I'd say.
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Posted: 20 June 2007 at 10:45pm |
ok guys... here is the work in progress....
let me know what you think..??
Edited by gandt
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Posted: 21 June 2007 at 8:41pm |
Very cute!  He'll be so proud that you made it for him 
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canvas not drying..?? help pls?
