Date: Mon, 6 Jun 1994 02:07:57 -1000 From: seanl@harlqn.co.uk (Sean Lange) Message-Id: Organization: Harlequin Ltd, Cambridge, UK Subject: Kite Painting Hi, Does anuone have any advice about which paints can and can not be used to paint kites. I have a large and very pink delta I use for lifting/teddy drops etc and it would look so much nicer if it was painted up nicely. TIA. - sean = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 8 Jun 1994 05:20:03 -1000 From: Frank Kenisky Message-Id: Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Subject: Re: Kite Painting Sean Lange writes: > Does anuone have any advice about which paints can and can not be >used to paint kites. I have a large and very pink delta I use for >lifting/teddy drops etc and it would look so much nicer if it was >painted up nicely. TIA. sean I have some experience with painting on tyvek. In the past I have used an acrilic based paint. it is easy to change the shades of color with water or even mix other colors together to get a unique color. If you are painting on ripstop, I know of two individuals in South Texas, Eva and Chris Dunlop who have a lot of experience with painting on this mediam. I will try and contact them and send you any information. It might be a while as they have just moved and no longer have a phone. Frank = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Thu, 9 Jun 1994 08:41:58 -1000 From: mabramso@Emerald.tufts.edu (bill bass) Message-Id: Organization: Tufts University - Medford, MA Subject: Re: Kite Painting Frank Kenisky (fkenisky@delphi.com) wrote: : Sean Lange writes: : : > Does anuone have any advice about which paints can and can not be : >used to paint kites. I have a large and very pink delta I use for : >lifting/teddy drops etc and it would look so much nicer if it was : >painted up nicely. TIA. : : If you are painting on ripstop, I know of two individuals in South Texas, : Eva and Chris Dunlop who have a lot of experience with painting on this : mediam. : Well, everyone can congradulate me on finding the kite i wanted for about a year and a half now, the NBK - and only for $99.oo!!! i was psyched. anyhow, I used fabric markers on the ripstop to change the colour. They worked fairly well. The color was not *solid*, and the other color kind of sept thru the dye, i.e., the dye was not strong enuff to totally cover up the other - but in the air the thing looks great. and it pulls awful hard, too >:) check your local art supply store - and dont hesitate to ask questions!!! bass -- ===============================*boink*============================= mrbass@phantom.com ''' mrbass@network-23.com abramson@presto.cs.tufts.edu (o o) mabramso@jade.tufts.edu ===========================-oOOo-( )-oOOo-========================= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sun, 19 Jun 1994 16:41:45 -1000 From: almaniet@delphi.com Message-Id: Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Subject: Re: Kite Painting Sean Lange writes: >Hi, > Does anuone have any advice about which paints can and can not be >used to paint kites. I have a large and very pink delta I use for >lifting/teddy drops etc and it would look so much nicer if it was >painted up nicely. TIA. > >- sean > Yes, you can paint ripstop. A floral paint called Design Master comes in a spray can and every color under the rainbow. It can be purchased at any floral supply warehouse. Also you can get it through, Kite Builders, Wescoville, Pa. Address and phone in KITELINES. Works very well, I have used it on all types of ripstop and any weight. Only problem, is that you have to use it in a well ventilated area (outside). The stuff can kill you. I have made stensils from heavy paper and used 3M 77 spray adhesive, secured them to the ripstop and sprayed. Overspray can be removed with nonscented and non-colored finger nail polish remover or acetone, if you get to it quickly. Apparently some folks have used this paint in a airbrush, but I have no experience with it this way. Hope, this helps. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 20 Jun 1994 07:15:22 -1000 From: crowell@teleport.com (Carl Crowell) Message-Id: <2u4ira$l06@kelly.teleport.com> Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Subject: Re: Kite Painting almaniet@delphi.com wrote: : Sean Lange writes: : > Does anuone have any advice about which paints can and can not be : >used to paint kites. I have a large and very pink delta I use for You can also mix your own pigments with Meth-Chloride, or Xylene and use a good oil, silicone or some of the better linseed oils work, and you can paint with a brush. Again.. use in a well ventilated area with proper aparatus.. breather, gloves, etc, or you may experience EGS, Enhanced Graphics Syndrome, where the whole world runs a 64 bit color and in overdrive. And normal; internet line interfaces become amazingly interactive. too many of my own fumes.... carl -- crowell@teleport.COM Public Access User --- Not affiliated with TECHbooks Public Access UNIX and Internet at (503) 220-1016 (2400-14400, N81) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =