paint

[peahrens]

I bought quarts of a sky blue (Behr P510-5 Perfect Sky) and white at HD.  I used 4 mini tray / roller sets and mixed variations and applied as described above, using the 4 separate rollers to make bands that I blended one to the next. This was done on the garage floor on the masonite background.  I actually did it twice, as the first time I added some clouds, a poor first attempt that needed a re-do.  My background is not very high as I wanted the ability to reach over it (layout is a bit "too wide").

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[CTValleyRR]

I use Vallejo Acrylics Sky Blue from their Model Air line and a color called linen white (latex wall paint) from Home Depot.  My backdrops are 1/8" hardboard.  I give them two coats of the linen white and let it dry.  Then, starting at the top, I airbrush on the sky blue, gradually applying less paint as I near the horizon.  This has the same effect as what ndbprr does, almost white at the horizon blending to almost blue at the top.

[ndbprr]

I bought a gallon each of light blue and antique white. I work the blue down from the top and the white up from the bottom Until they blend. If you look at open sky you will see that the sky goes close to white at the horizon. Antique white gives just the right amount of dust polution in the air to my eyes. Just make sure you use horizontal brush strokes and not arcing ones. Work very quickly over a bout av 2' area. If it is drying too quickly spritz a very little water mist from a spray bottle

[tomikawaTT]

Whatever inexpensive latex paint your local Big Box store sells, assuming that you're painting a wall blue.

If you're painting something else (Masonite, linoleum, aluminum flashing...) ask the store's paint guru for advice.

Chuck

[rrfarmer]

What is the recommended paint brand and color for a light blue backdrop?