Prime is a verb used in reference to the act of properly preparing that which will be stained or painted . When priming a surface, therefore, the necessary tasks are performed to make it ready to be stained or painted.
Murals , canvases, wood, papers and parchments are the elements that artists usually print to turn them into pictorial supports. The characteristics of the primer depend on the properties of each material.
To prime a metal, for example, it is common to apply a layer of anti-corrosion paint . This substance acts as a base to inhibit oxidation and so that the surface acquires the necessary conditions to be coated with another type of paint or enamel.
When priming, you must take into account the type of surface in question as this will determine the way to carry out this operation, the number of layers and even the device that should be used to carry it out.
In this way, for example, if you want to prime wood, what you will achieve is to protect it and prepare it for a final finish. In this case, important items such as the following will be necessary: white glue like the one carpenters use, sandpaper, a paint brush, a glass container, steel wool and water.
Suppose a person wants to paint an iron bench that will be outdoors. The subject can prime the bench by applying anti-corrosion paint and then, once it has dried, use another product to give it color and shine.
In the same way, within crafts we can highlight that the material known as EVA rubber is also usually primed. With any type of articles made with it, the priming process can be undertaken, which is usually carried out with specific products for this purpose, such as, for example, Plastidip.
In this case, a first layer of primer is carried out with it and when it has dried properly, two more are applied following the same pattern. In this way, a piece with a truly perfect finish will be achieved.
When making and painting miniatures of all types of articles or figures, you can choose to prime them with an airbrush. It is considered that carrying out this measurement with said device is beneficial in that it becomes a quick, simple and precise process.
It is important to note that the act of priming can be carried out to protect, insulate, fix and/or seal the surface . Ultimately, the objective is to facilitate the adhesion of the paint that will be applied after the process.
In Peru , according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ), the idea of priming is used to refer to the coverage of the unpaved part of a road with an asphalt substance , with the intention of minimizing erosion.
In the context of the “Twilight” saga universe, finally, imprinting is what happens to a werewolf when he meets the love of his life and this human being becomes the reason for his existence.