Can someone direct an artistically-challenged middle aged man to simple directions for repainting cork decoys? I have picked up some old LL Bean cork goldeneyes that are in good shape but the paint is very faded. I'd like to repaint them, but it will be the first thing I've painted other than a wall or a boat since 9th grade art class, so I need some really basic instructions.
One question--the Bean's cork decoys appear not to be sealed--the texture in the cork is still visible. Should I seal this before I repaint? Do I need to sand off the existing paint to do it?
One question--the Bean's cork decoys appear not to be sealed--the texture in the cork is still visible. Should I seal this before I repaint? Do I need to sand off the existing paint to do it?