Blueprint

Frame Instructions

Thank you for your attention to detail.

Please build the frames at least 24 hours prior to Mike’s arrival.

NOTE: You need one frame for each painting you want him to paint

Mike will bring a tarp and staple gun.

Frame Materials: (needed per frame)

a. (4) 4” x ¾” right angle corner brace (or largest available up to 6")

b (16) #8 ¾” wood screws for corner braces (some corner brace kits include screws)

c. (4) 3” wood screws

d. (4) 1” x 4” x 6’ high quality pine (no warped pieces please) (I usually buy 1 extra 1 x 4 in case I make a mistake)

Additional Materials: (needed per six paintings) (all available at Wal-Mart)

a. (1) Gallon of Latex Satin Finish Black paint

b. (2) 8 fl. oz. Yellow acrylic craft paint

(2) 8 fl. oz. Orange acrylic craft paint

(2) 8 fl. oz. Red acrylic craft paint

(1) 8 fl. oz. Purple acrylic craft paint

(3) 8 fl. oz. Blue acrylic craft paint

(1) 8 fl. oz. White acrylic craft paint.

c. (1) standard size paint tray

d. (1) Roll of duct tape or gaff tape (to secure drop cloth)

e. (1) box of 1/4" Arrow T50 staples

f. (6) Disposable Paint Trays

- The paints listed above are enough for up to 6 paintings

- For 6 - 12 paintings double the quantity of paint

- If 8 fl. oz. are not available use (2) 4 fl. oz. or any combination of sizes totaling 8 oz.

- Make sure to not buy the gloss craft paint.

- We use water based ACRYLIC paints (please do not buy tempera or enamel)

- Mike will bring the jars to dump the paint in.

- Mike brings the canvasses, drop cloths, and easels.

- See Picture below for more help.

Frame building Instructions and Tips!

All Dimensions and Building materials listed are critical. (assembled frame dimensions are 4'6" by 5'6")
There may be a stronger, quicker or easier way to build these frames. This design works very well for us for many reasons. Please ignore the temptation to deviate from the design we provide, thanks.
Double Fastened system, each corner has two fasteners: A 4" corner brace and a 3" wood screw (the 3" wood screws are often accidentally overlooked) (use a pilot hole for the wood screw)
Tip! - The pilot holes are most easily drilled prior to frames assembly.
Have frames placed in set-up room when Mike arrives

Pitcher is no longer needed. All other supplies are still needed.

Disposable Paint Trays

These are the craft paints that Wal-Mart sells. They are located in the craft section.

Make sure to not get the Glossy paints. Gloss Paints are located in the same area so check the labels.

This picture should help with the size of the bottle.

Wal-Mart also sells smaller bottles of acrylic paint.

It is more expensive to buy the smaller size.

The color paints should not cost more than $17

The black should be no more than $9 per gallon.

It is possible that in some parts of the country paint will cost a little more. (Canada or Europe $$$)

If Wal-Mart is not an option any craft store should carry this type of paint. It does not need to be PLAID brand.

Be sure not to get tempera or enamel! (no oil based). Please buy acrylic paints only.

I used to travel with these paints but since 9/11 TSA keeps confiscating them at the airport screening stations.

There needs to be an overhead projector in the setup room with all of the other supplies.

Please verify that the bulb works and if possible have a spare on hand.

Your attention to these details will help ensure the greatest success for our part of your event.

Thank you very much for your help and contribution of time to your local event and JesusPainter ministries.

- Mike Lewis