Have you ever thought about buying a custom-painted vinyl record? With the right surface preparation, you can make your own. My daughter wanted a vinyl with pink flowers for the ladder bedroom shelf in her new room. She had CDs of some of her favorite television series and movies on one of the other shelves. I did a little research on surface prep for records, then began my project.
Supplies Needed to Paint a Vinyl Record
- Liquitex Satin Varnish
- Brushes- 2″ foam brush, scruffy brush, 1/4″ angle brush, liner brush
- High-quality acrylic paints- for my Flower Garden design, I used Red, Pink, White, Brown, Yellow Ochre, Light Yellow, Dark Green, and Light Green.
- Blending medium– This keeps the paint wet a little bit longer.
How to Prep the Surface
Painting the Design
Choose and print a picture from the internet for your design, if desired. Use white graphic paper to trace the design onto the vinyl. My design was painted freehand this time. I began by pouncing on Dark Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, and White Paint with a scruffy brush. Let the paint dry before going on to the next step.
Wiggle in the leaves with the 1/4″ angle brush and a mixture of Dark Green and White. Add veins and squiggle lines with the liner brush and the same Dark Green and White paint mixture.
Wasn’t that fun? I hope you enjoyed learning How to Paint a Vinyl Record. If you would like to buy one of mine, visit the Love My Little Cottage Etsy Shop!
XOXO,
Kristie
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Hi Kristie! Oh, you’re the most creative one and this record is so cute! You really are talented and I consider myself crafty but I would have never thought of this! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Thanks, Sheila!
I must be living under a rock because I’ve never seen a painted vinyl record before and I LOVE it! What a great way to recycle those old “non-classic” LPs. Now if only I had half your artistic talent, Kristie.
Thanks, Marie! I plan to paint a lot more. So much fun!
What a fun and creative idea!
Thanks, Joanne! The possibilities are infinite.
That’s such a fun decor idea. Here in the UK our charity shops are full of vinyl records so it would be easy to pick some up for experimenting on.
Yes, they are inexpensive, so it wouldn’t be a big deal to give it a try.
This is so creative, Kristie and something tells me you have a few more ideas up your sleeve!
Thanks, Ann! I would love to paint more vinyl records.
What a fun project!! Thanks for sharing at My Big Fat Menopausal Life’s Share the Wealth party. Have a fabulous week!
Thanks for hosting, Helen. Have a fabulous week yourself!
Great idea. This can also be used for a unique guestbook signing.
I never thought about that. What a good idea.
This is a fun piece. Love how cheery it looks on display.
Thanks, Michelle. I’m looking forward to painting lots of vinyls in my future.
Cute project and a great way to upcycle an old vinyl record. And it also makes a great conversation piece of art too. #HomeMattersParty
Thanks, Donna! I think vinyl records bring back fond memories for all of us who remember playing them. 😀
Hi Kristie, dropping by to let you know that I am featuring your fun floral project on my blog tomorrow for Feature Friday! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you, Cecilia! I will definitely drop in.