How long does paint take to dry??

dory · 2010-10-26 13:06:51

For all of you who have spent time watching this process... I'm planning on using a cardboard box as a costume for Halloween. And then painting something on the box, thinking of being an Ipod. Thing is, Halloween party is Saturday and I won't have time to paint the box until Saturday. Does it take a long time to dry? I've…

26-10-2010 02:06PM

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dory

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For all of you who have spent time watching this process...

I'm planning on using a cardboard box as a costume for Halloween. And then painting something on the box, thinking of being an Ipod.

Thing is, Halloween party is Saturday and I won't have time to paint the box until Saturday. Does it take a long time to dry? I've no idea what kind of paint, whatever I can find in the local store. And it will be on cardboard.

Any rough estimate? Cheers.

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#2 26-10-2010 05:27PM

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Get yourself some poster paint in any good arts and crafts shop and paint it as soon as you can. The paint doesn't take long to dry at all - should be grand if left overnight but don't leave it to the last minute

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#3 26-10-2010 06:34PM

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Cheaper alternative would be emulsion pain (ordinary indoor wall paint). If you paint it in the morning and leave it somewhere warm (warm room) it will be fine.

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