I need to remember to do my research before starting my next project. You can also use it on the frame for this project. Just be sure you always do it in a well-ventilated area. I think a Cricut would make some fantastic decorations and labels for this project. You could also use adhesive vinyl instead of washi tape! On the fence about buying a Cricut? Wipe down your cork board with a clean, damp cloth. If it's dirty, use a mild dish soap and water to give yourself a clean surface to work on.
See if your cork separates from the wood frame. If it does, you can skip the tape. Otherwise, tape the inside edge with painter's tape or masking tape. Using your small foam brush, cover the frame in the acrylic paint.
This step required two light coats of acrylic. If you make sure there's no excess paint on the brush the two coats will dry super fast. Both coats will be done in no time. Tip; White paint on the frame will give your project a fresh, renewed appearance. Other colors can also be chosen to match decor or personalities. Once the surface is dry, tape the frame so you can cover the cork surface.
Use the large foam brush to apply a thin layer of the black paint. Let it dry and apply a second coat. When it's dry, rub your piece of white chalk all over the black surface, and then wipe it off with an eraser or dry cloth.
This will condition the paint and prepare it for use. If the board is a standard size, you may be able to use a ready-made frame from a poster shop. Most of these frames have glass or Plexiglas panels, which you'll need to remove -- a corkboard isn't so useful if you can't get to the cork.
Many frame and art supply stores also have customizable frames, which are sold in incremental lengths. You can buy the lengths that fit your board. Assembling the frame may require some special framer's supplies and tools, such as points and a point driver. If you're adding materials such as metal to your frame, you'll need either a hot glue gun or epoxy. You'll also need some way to hold things in place while the glue dries. Weights and vises are good options. A bulldog clip or binder clip can also work.
Whatever the clamp, pad it with felt so that it doesn't scar the frame. Some people like the natural look of cork, but you might be tired of all that brown. If that's the case, you're in luck -- cork is easy to paint and stain. A stain will let you match the corkboard to other wood furniture in the room.
Paint gives you many options in both color and surface. A metallic-paint corkboard is a great way to brighten up a dark corner. Check to make sure your corkboard is unwaxed. Paint and stain won't adhere to a waxed surface. Most corkboards are not waxed, so you're probably safe [source: Jelinek Cork Group]. If you can, remove the cork from its frame before painting it. If it won't come out, use masking tape to cover the frame. Run a craft knife lightly around the inside of the frame to make sure you have created a straight, uniform edge.
Be gentle -- you should be cutting through the tape but not the cork. Because cork is porous, it can soak up a fair amount of paint. Be prepared to apply more than one coat if you want an appearance of even color. You could start with a layer of primer or gesso, but it isn't really necessary unless you want the cork not to look like cork at all.
For an even, matte color, spray paint is your best and quickest option. Work outside, and use a drop cloth or newspaper beneath the board to protect the surrounding areas. After you've gotten the color to your satisfaction, you may want to coat it with a spray fixative or sealant; spray paint pigment can rub off onto adjacent surfaces.
Brush-on acrylic paints will give you a thicker coating of color. Brush marks may show, so unless you want that effect, use a sponge brush. You can also use a sponge to layer multiple colors, creating mottled effects of tarnishing or marbling [source: Better Homes and Gardens ].
Covering a corkboard in fabric is one of the cheapest, fastest and easiest ways to revamp it. A corkboard covered in faded denim makes a room casual and friendly. A velvet corkboard announces your inner diva. Suede or leather-look vinyl adds class and richness; tapestry-style fabric gives a room a sense of classic tradition. Iron or steam the fabric, according to the manufacturer's directions. With scissors or a rotor cutter, trim the fabric to fit the frame.
Mask the corkboard's frame, and then spray the cork evenly with spray adhesive. Be sure to open a window and turn on a fan; the fumes from spray adhesives are not good for you.
Press the fabric into place. You may want to use a roller to smooth out any bubbles. Not every fabric has a good weight or opacity for covering a corkboard. Jersey knits will be almost impossible to stretch evenly, and the unevenness will show.
Some lightweight cottons, linens and rayon will show the cork beneath. Other fabrics, such as silks, will pull or snag at the first contact with a thumbtack.
With a heavier raw silk, though, in which slubs and irregularities are an attractive part of the texture, pulls might not be a problem. At fabric stores, look for remnants -- the marked-down leftover pieces of fabric too small to be used for apparel or major projects.
Some stores carry interior design fabrics as well as apparel fabrics. These textiles are designed to stand up to heavier use, and the color palette may be more likely to match your decor. Because the fabric is heavier, it is also more expensive than most apparel fabrics, so again, look for remnants. Covering a corkboard in fabric means you can trim the frame with fabric trimmings: ribbons, beads, fringes, feathers, tassels, rhinestones -- the sky's the limit.
Try running a slender trim along the inside of the frame. However, don't overlook the striking combination of fabric within a wood or metal frame.
A paper background adds color, pattern and brightness to your corkboard. You don't have to do much. With a craft knife, trim the paper to fit inside the board's frame. If your board doesn't have a frame, fold the paper neatly over the edges as though you're wrapping a present. Score the edges with your fingers to make them look crisp. You can affix the paper with thumbtacks, double-sided tape or spray adhesive.
Wear a dust mask to avoid breathing in fumes. If painting outdoors, note the direction of the wind, if you feel a breeze; stand out of the path of the paint when spraying. Kathy Adams is an award-winning journalist and freelance writer who traveled the world handling numerous duties for music artists. She enjoys exploring foreign locales and hiking off the beaten path stateside, snapping pics of wildlife and nature instead of selfies.
By Kathy Adams Updated December 29, Related Articles. Squirt acrylic paint into a disposable container or shake a spray paint can for a minute or two. Things You Will Need Painter's tape Craft knife Newspaper 4 scrap wood blocks or screw caps from beverage bottles Spray paint or acrylic paint Disposable container optional Paint brush optional.
Warning Spray paint in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors on a non-windy day. Also, the word I never spell right the first time is "license. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Not a sly announcement! So when I got asked to participate in the Handmade Charlotte stencils campaign, it seemed like the perfect time to try again with this thing.
It just happened to be the only black paint I owned. Then I taped around the edge to protect my black coat and painted the edge yellow. I kind of love having the thought bubble there right above the cards I keep on the bottom edge.
I might have retinal burn still from it.
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