What type of paint works on screen made door decor?

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I've been trying to find out what type of paint or mixture of paints will paint on aluminum screen. I want to make seasonal 'door hangers' you see in boutiques. The screen material is shaped into bunnies, pumpkins, shamrocks, etc.  painted and hung on your front door. I have managed to make a flower and I used craft acrylic paint, but it does not fill in the screen holes like the ones I see in stores. I also tried adding glue and mod podge  to the paint, but it still doesn't fill in. Does anyone know the secret?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

I would try spray paint going back and forth so the paint gets the whole screen You will probably have to repeat for coverage.

Kjs5035414 · Answer

Rustoleum would be my first choice as it has paint made for metal, in quart and spray.

Judi · Answer

I have seen this done on Hometalk previously. Try www.bella-tucker.com
she has done this type of work.

PeckDrywallPainting · Answer

Without photos it's just a guess. 
1) If possible you could lay them down flat and use a mini roller and a latex acrylic paint. 
2) Dip them into the acrylic paint. 
3) Like others have suggested spray paint them. 
Hope that helps, -Paul
ps. Post a pic if you can. :-)

Jo · Answer

did you spray inside and out. that may help fill in the holes

Sandra Hellewell · Answer

My personal favorite and the spray paint I use the most is Krylon Interior/Exterior Spray Paint. It's made to cover everything including metal so I think you will be happy with the finish. Make sure to do several light coats on both sides of the screen. Good luck and have fun!

Mary · Answer

I appreciate all the suggestions and I tried several. What has worked best is to cover front and back of the pieces of screen with gesso before painting. A couple of coats of acrylic craft paint over the gesso covers pretty good. Still working on my project, but hope to post pic when complete.

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