Want to paint on wood but don't know how?

want to do an oil painting on wood but am clueless on what steps are needed (primers, varnishes,etc.) so that the paint is applied properly + won't fade.Want to paint on wood but don't know how?
It depends on what kind of wood you are going to paint on. Different woods and wood products have different absorption rates and are more suitable for painting or should be avoided altogether. Also some woods might need special preparation before it can be painted on. For example I would not paint on pine because when it dries it tends to split and crack, before any painting on it I would let it dry for at least couple months and find the best pieces with least cracking. Oak is good for painting and absorbs paint or stain well but is very expensive. Poplar doesn't absorb paint almost at all and I don't think it is a good wood for painting. Man made plywood and boards are more suitable for painting because you can get them for much cheaper, they weigh less, and usually will not change with age. Products like oak plywood the 1/4 thickness, luan, or masonite. Masonite is probably the best, it will last a long time and don't need any special treatment.


As with any oil painting surface you should use at least 3 coats of gesso or rabit skin glue. Most people use gesso because it is so much easier to use. After you put down 3 coats of gesso you can start painting.


With varnish you should wait at least 6 months for the painting to dry before applying varnish. I use brush on varnish because it doesn't get on everything in my studio like sprays do. The smell is pretty bad so use it in a well ventilated areas.Want to paint on wood but don't know how?
first answer is right, but if the wood is raw it should be sanded *before* applying your first coat of gesso with a flat brush (if painting on a huge surface a housepaint brush works great).





Wait an hour for each coat of gesso to dry - it needs to be *completely* dry before applying the next layer otherwise it will crack in time.





When applying the layers of gesso, alternate layers of horizontal strokes with vertical to make the application as even as possible. Sand with fine sandpaper inbetween drying times to remove unwanted bumps and particles.





Apply 6-7 coats of gesso total and allow the gessoed wood to dry 1 or 2 months before use so that it's completely dry.





happy painting!
The varnish you use should come from the same company as the paint you use. Be sure to use a removable varnish so your piece can be cleaned in the future.This company is common so I put in a link





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gesso it. i just use white priming paint u can get from home depot or somewhere like that. paint a layer, let it dry, then sand it so its really smooth. do this 3 times and in the end ur surface will feel like marble. trust me its marvelous to work on

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