Paint Chandeliers on Your Walls
One of the hottest trends in home design and decor is the chandelier motif. This print on a wall adds the stunning visual interest of a real chandelier at a fraction of the cost and with no electrical work or drilling needed. There are a variety of chandelier designs to chose from, and you can make one large chandelier wall feature, or paint several in a pattern to add flair to a plain wall. This works especially well in hallways and in reading nooks. Try placing one on a wall where you would expect to see a lamp, such as in a reading nook, to create an optical illusion.
Instructions
1. Chose your chandelier pattern. You can purchase one online or from a craft store, or you can design your own. If you design your own, you want it on heavy paper like card stock, or on a thick transparency film. If you cannot locate a pattern you like and don't feel comfortable making one, try purchasing wall paper with a and using that for your stencil.
2. Chose the area where you want your chandelier to appear, and make sure the wall is clean and dry. Use a wet sponge if appropriate for your wall finish, to clean the area before beginning. Allow to dry.
3. Use a level and masking tape to attach your stencil to the wall. Make sure you have the placement correct before beginning. Step back from the wall and make sure not only that it's level, but that it is placed in the most effective location. Make any necessary adjustments, then secure all four sides of your stencil with masking tape.
4. Paint your stencil. There are two ways you can apply the paint to your wall. You can use a stencil paint with a special stencil brush, or you can use wall paint or acrylic craft paint with a small roller. Stencil paint is dry and goes on in a stippling motion, creating a textured appearance. If you'd like your chandelier to have a smooth look, use the roller. Make sure to roll any excess paint out on the paint tray before applying to the walls. Excess paint will drip behind your pattern and ruin your design.
5. Remove the masking tape and the stencil carefully, taking great pains not to smear the design or get excess paint on the walls. If you make a mistake, try using a wet sponge to carefully wash off the error or splatter.
6. If you are making more than one chandelier in a pattern, repeat the process you used for the first chandelier. You can also create your pattern by using more than one stencil, and taping them all to the wall at once. This saves time and energy, but can be costly if you are purchasing your stencils.
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