shae ([info]shaebot) wrote in [info]flatdwelling,
@ 2007-04-24 11:51:00
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walls.
just a tip for those who cannot paint. as in, most of us.

just like you can use tissue paper and spray starch on your windows to create a stained glass effect, you can do the same thing to your walls. i've done it in two rooms in light colors, over white walls. i wouldn't recommend doing it in a dark color because the color could bleed a little and i don't know how easy it would be to get out, but the light colors just come right off with some water and a sponge. spray the spray starch in an even coat on the area, and press the tissue paper to it while its still wet. I use a rolling pin sometimes to even out wrinkles, but I've also left them in to create a textured effect.


just an idea. plus it's way faster than fabric-ing the walls. (and since tissue paper is dirt cheap and so is spray starch, it's way cheaper than the fabric alternative as well)



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[info]dyfferent
2007-04-24 07:39 pm UTC (link)
Got any pictures of the result?

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[info]melinika
2007-04-24 08:06 pm UTC (link)
Second this - would love to see pics.

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[info]t0night
2007-04-29 10:27 am UTC (link)
Third-ed.

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[info]jitterbean
2007-04-24 07:44 pm UTC (link)
That's really interesting, I like the idea. I would be really nervous about bleeding, especially anything in a blue, so I'd definitely want to test a small area first!

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[info]foxsyd
2007-04-26 02:35 am UTC (link)
I did not even know you could that sort of thing with windows! I have to try with my windows... I'm thinking bathroom window and some pink tissue paper. Can you do that on that bumpy glass they use for bathroom windows?

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[info]subvert
2007-07-13 10:52 pm UTC (link)
This is such a good idea, it's stupid. I've startched fabric before, and that was a bit more painful than it probably needed to be. I'm so going to have to load up on tissue paper now.

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