How to Transfer a Sketch to a Wall Mural
Covering walls with original artwork is a rewarding experience for both the artist and the viewer. There are several methods for transferring sketches and artwork from the page to the wall; three ways are outlined below.
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Sketch out a design or artwork that will comprise the final wall mural. Not all art or design works well for the mural medium. Consider landscapes with a clear vanishing point for the best mural effect.
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Transfer the design from the sketchpad or paper to a plastic projection sheet. Complete this at most copy stores; it is a necessary step for the projection method. It is always a good idea to call the copy store first to make sure they have projection sheets in stock.
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Place a plastic sheet with the mural design onto the projector and switch on. Manipulate the projector until the mural is superimposed on the wall in the position you desire.
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Turn off the room lights to increase the visibility of the projected mural on the wall before tracing over the design with a soft pencil. Steps 2 through 4 comprise the projection method of transferring a sketch to the wall.
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Use a pencil and ruler to draw a light grid work of lines across your sketch. Be sure to measure the grid accurately using simple measures such as 1-inch squares. This method works well for complicated sketches with a lot of straight lines or sharp angles such as those from buildings.
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Create a similar grid to that in step 5 except on the proposed mural wall. Use a simple ratio such as 1-inch square on sketch equals 1 square foot on the wall. This allows you to freehand the sketch one square at a time onto the wall.
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Freehand the sketch onto the proposed mural wall using nothing but your eyes and a pencil. This is the preferred method of most artists; although not technically accurate, it is perhaps the quickest and most creative method for transferring a sketch from the notepad into a wall mural.
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