Materials for work:
1. Decorative self-adhesive film - according to the height and width of the door;
2. Bottle – spray – 1 piece;
3. Paint – spray – 1 can;
4. Colorless acrylic varnish – 1 can;
5. Round brush (squirrel), wide brush (bristles), plasticine, varnish, gouache paints, scissors.
Stages of work:
First stage: mask the bulges and depressions.
To apply the paint evenly, remove all bulges from the door (cut with a knife or grind with sandpaper).
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1713-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We fill out the dents with plasticine.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1714-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1715-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Second stage: preparing the base.
Along the hatching pattern on the back side of the self-adhesive film, we cut narrow strips along the length and width of the door (in the presented version - 4 strips each). According to the number of joints of narrow strips, we cut squares of adhesive tape measuring 4 x 4 (16 pieces).
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1716-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We first glue vertical strips (approximately at an equal distance from each other) onto the previously degreased surface of the door.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1717-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Then we glue the horizontal stripes.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1718-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We mask the joints of the strips with squares, placing them at an angle (in the form of a diamond).
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1719-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1720-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We close the joints between the door and the walls (by securing plastic film or old wallpaper with construction tape).
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1721-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Third stage: apply basic paints to the entire surface.
We cover the entire surface of the door with blue paint. For this part of the work it is more convenient to use a spray. Dry according to the instructions on the bottle.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1722-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Pour green paint into a small spray bottle (you can dilute the gouache with water or use tinted paint). We visually divide the door into “heavenly” (upper) and “sea” (lower) parts. We make uneven sprays on the bottom of the door.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1723-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We spray white paint on the top and bottom of the door.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1724-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1725-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Using a round dry brush, we apply chaotic strokes over the still wet paint.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1726-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1727-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Stage four: draw the horizon.
We draw a clear, narrow white stripe across the door. While the paint is not dry, apply blue strokes to the top and bottom of the strip, blurring the clarity of the color transition. When applying up-down-up strokes, the paints mix, giving a new color and forming a smooth transition.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1728-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
The edges of the blue color are shaded with blue.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1729-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Closer to the edges of the door, we expand the width of the blue and blue strokes.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1730-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Fifth stage: forming the sunset.
Above the blue horizon we draw an irregular red stripe. You can apply yellow strokes over the “raw” one.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1731-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We shade even higher with dark red paint. Add red and white in the center, move the white to the sides.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1732-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Below the blue horizon, draw a red stripe narrower than the top one, trying to imitate a mirror reflection.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1733-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Add yellow strokes to the redness of the horizon. We draw the reflections of the sunset on the sea part of the door (by making several strokes in red and then immediately in yellow).
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1734-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1735-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Sixth stage: draw the sun and its glare.
Using ocher color (or a mixture of yellow with a drop of red) we draw a circle on the redness of the horizon.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1736-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Let the paint dry a little and spread the not-dry paint with transverse strokes towards the center of the circle.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1737-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Using yellow we draw the specular highlights of the sun under the horizon line.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1738-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Between the yellow highlights of the mirror reflection of the sun we make several white strokes. In the center of the sun we whiten with circular movements of the brush.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1739-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We extend the white highlights, gradually narrowing the strokes. Add a little yellow on top of the white.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1740-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Once again we whiten the middle of the sun and expand the highlights under the horizon, adding a drop of green to the yellow paint.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1741-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Seventh stage: forming the sea.
We divide the sea in half in a semicircle, wiping off an irregular strip of blue paint (with a wet cloth until a blue base appears). Paint the upper part of the sea with dove, applying broad strokes of a mixture of white and blue paints.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1742-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We again divide the lower part of the green sea with blue, wiping off the strip with a wet cloth.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1743-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We make the bottom of the green sea even greener (applying long strokes with a mixture of green and yellow paints). This will already be the shore.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1744-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Eighth stage: bringing the waves to life.
Draw the junction of the colored stripes with white.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1745-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We smear the still wet paint, erasing the clear boundaries of color.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1746-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We connect the green of the sea and the white with dark blue strokes.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1747-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Apply blue strokes to the lower part of the sea.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1748-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We decorate the upper part of the sea with irregular blue-blue stripes.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1749-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Underneath them we make white “poke marks” with a wide brush.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1750-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
On top of the waves we place several yellow “pokes” with a small brush.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1751-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1752-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Using yellow “poke” we extend the glare of the sun, gradually expanding it.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1753-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1754-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Ninth stage: draw clouds.
At the top of the door we apply random strokes of white.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1755-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Without allowing the paint to dry, we shade the edges of the clouds with blue. Blue the gaps between the clouds.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1756-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Use a gentle blue color to “poke” the transitions of the clouds into the sky (with a wide brush).
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1757-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We “poke” the top of the clouds with white. You can add yellow “poke” randomly.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1758-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1759-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1760-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We “poke” the intercloud space with dark blue paint, hiding the excess blue.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1761-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1762-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
Tenth stage: final.
After thoroughly drying all layers of paint, remove the sticky strips.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1763-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1764-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
We varnish the entire surface of the door with acrylic varnish.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1765-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
And we admire our creativity, proudly demonstrating it to invited and uninvited visitors to the family hearth.
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1766-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)
![decorating an old door](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/15/1767-dekoriruem-staruyu-dver.jpg)