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* It is best to get a premixed black paint for the darkest pigment. Black that is mixed at paint stores is never dark enough. It usually has more of a gray tone on windows. Sherwin-Williams carries gallons of premixed black that work well for me.
=== Steps ===
===== 1. Design concept =====
Speak with the client about what their
needs are and what they are promoting.
If it’s a holiday window ask if there is anything
specific they would like on it. For
instance some prefer “Merry Christmas,”
while others prefer to stay generic and
say “Season’s Greetings.” Most often if a
client has seen your work, they will give
you free rein on painting holiday windows.
Promotional windows are used for
advertising and require a specific message.
Also find out if they have any color
preferences. Bring a tablet with you and
do a rough sketch to give the client an
idea of what you plan to paint so they
have the opportunity to make changes.
Once it is accepted, it’s on to step 2.
===== 2. Laying out design on window =====
This is when you will tape off straight
lines if needed and sketch your design
on the window with a china marker.
Being a seasoned window painter, I
no longer need preliminary sketches
on windows unless it is a special
font lettering design. The roller is an
extension of my hand, where the ideas
flow through right out of my mind. It
becomes second nature after you paint
for a while.
==See Also==
