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Sprucing up a child's room or play center has never been so easy with fabric wall decals. While store bought are fun and easy to apply, they also come with a price tag, if applying a scene or several animals that can be beyond some home budgets. Not only that, but home-made decals establish a personal touch, and allow for applying beautiful scenes and long lasting results for a fraction of the cost. Before going to the expense of painting try this colorful project.
A few things needed to begin making decals are stencils, or a pattern, cartoon character or scenic cutouts. Also needed will be fabric, preferably one that isn't heavy. Also, a pen for tracing, double stick fusible web used for appliques, an iron and scissors. Two different types of stick applications can be used. Here are instructions for the fusible web method. If using the cornstarch method don't try using silk or dry clean only fabrics. Always test an area of the wall before designing walls.
Suggested here are self made patterns, but makers can also use wall stencils, or their own patterns. When creating larger decals it may be harder to find them in stores. If so, making them may not be a choice. It might be a possibility to find large character stencils or use character shaped posters.
Before engaging in this project think about the design that will be used. Think about if stencils or patterns will be used. If making a pattern, practice making your stencil on a separate piece of paper or card board beforehand. This will prevent mistakes. Once satisfied with a drawing cut it out, and use it as the outline for cutting out on the fabric later.
Small decals won't require much adhesive, but large decals will. If making large ones, determine this before buying as it will determine if rolls or sheets are needed. Only sheets are needed for small projects, but won't be enough for larger projects. Two sheets of paper will be on either side of fusible webbing. Take one of these sheets and place it on wrong side of fabric.
Place the pattern made earlier on top of fabric attached to webbing and trace around the pattern and cut out. Take away bottom layer of paper. The decal is ready to stick to the wall.
Apply it, straightening and smoothing. Remove any air bubbles, or unflattering bumps in the fabric. Don't be afraid to try various locations in the room. The art won't be ruined. Once a location has been decided, take iron and press it to the decal. Do this with decal on the wall. Move the iron over entire decal. This creation, no matter the size, is now firmly bonded to this location and will not peel off until removed.
Should the fabric wall decals need to be removed for any reason, such redecorating, or moving from the home, just take decal by the edge and it easily comes off the wall. Removing will not damage paint. Think about reasons for removal as once it is no longer on the wall, the need for adhesive for reapplication is necessary.
A few things needed to begin making decals are stencils, or a pattern, cartoon character or scenic cutouts. Also needed will be fabric, preferably one that isn't heavy. Also, a pen for tracing, double stick fusible web used for appliques, an iron and scissors. Two different types of stick applications can be used. Here are instructions for the fusible web method. If using the cornstarch method don't try using silk or dry clean only fabrics. Always test an area of the wall before designing walls.
Suggested here are self made patterns, but makers can also use wall stencils, or their own patterns. When creating larger decals it may be harder to find them in stores. If so, making them may not be a choice. It might be a possibility to find large character stencils or use character shaped posters.
Before engaging in this project think about the design that will be used. Think about if stencils or patterns will be used. If making a pattern, practice making your stencil on a separate piece of paper or card board beforehand. This will prevent mistakes. Once satisfied with a drawing cut it out, and use it as the outline for cutting out on the fabric later.
Small decals won't require much adhesive, but large decals will. If making large ones, determine this before buying as it will determine if rolls or sheets are needed. Only sheets are needed for small projects, but won't be enough for larger projects. Two sheets of paper will be on either side of fusible webbing. Take one of these sheets and place it on wrong side of fabric.
Place the pattern made earlier on top of fabric attached to webbing and trace around the pattern and cut out. Take away bottom layer of paper. The decal is ready to stick to the wall.
Apply it, straightening and smoothing. Remove any air bubbles, or unflattering bumps in the fabric. Don't be afraid to try various locations in the room. The art won't be ruined. Once a location has been decided, take iron and press it to the decal. Do this with decal on the wall. Move the iron over entire decal. This creation, no matter the size, is now firmly bonded to this location and will not peel off until removed.
Should the fabric wall decals need to be removed for any reason, such redecorating, or moving from the home, just take decal by the edge and it easily comes off the wall. Removing will not damage paint. Think about reasons for removal as once it is no longer on the wall, the need for adhesive for reapplication is necessary.
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