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This technique is a very simple one the
kids can help easily with using plastic
grocery bags!
It works great with thinned paint or a
glaze and can be done over almost
every texture.
Materials are endless as you can
experiment with fabric or lace- even
newspaper. Using a glaze and glossy
colored newspaper pages give a unique
and fun look.
kids can help easily with using plastic
grocery bags!
It works great with thinned paint or a
glaze and can be done over almost
every texture.
Materials are endless as you can
experiment with fabric or lace- even
newspaper. Using a glaze and glossy
colored newspaper pages give a unique
and fun look.
I will try and update the picture as the texture
of the glaze is not showing with this one!
of the glaze is not showing with this one!
Materials needed:
paint or glaze (qt. should suffice in an average bath)
Roller and roller tray
CLEAN recycled plastic grocery bags (or can buy plastic drop
cloth) USE ONLY NON PRINTED SIDE
latex gloves, scissors, 1" - 1 1/2" blue tape
With your walls properly prepared, put your drop cloth down and
your latex gloves on.
paint or glaze (qt. should suffice in an average bath)
Roller and roller tray
CLEAN recycled plastic grocery bags (or can buy plastic drop
cloth) USE ONLY NON PRINTED SIDE
latex gloves, scissors, 1" - 1 1/2" blue tape
With your walls properly prepared, put your drop cloth down and
your latex gloves on.
For an elegant effect, choose two similar shades. For a more dramatic effect, choose different shades of the same
color such as dark and light blue.
In the photo for example, I used a raw umber glaze over a cream color- gives somewhat an "antique look".
color such as dark and light blue.
In the photo for example, I used a raw umber glaze over a cream color- gives somewhat an "antique look".
If using plastic drop cloths or rolls (purchased at any paint store
or home improvement store), cut in pieces just slightly longer
than height of wall. Don't worry if you get too long or short-
that is the beauty of this it is almost foolproof.
If using grocery bags, please make sure they are CLEAN. Cut off
the handles and cut open so the bag lays flat. Cut up quite a few
so you won't get caught not having enough. You use one for each
section of paint.
or home improvement store), cut in pieces just slightly longer
than height of wall. Don't worry if you get too long or short-
that is the beauty of this it is almost foolproof.
If using grocery bags, please make sure they are CLEAN. Cut off
the handles and cut open so the bag lays flat. Cut up quite a few
so you won't get caught not having enough. You use one for each
section of paint.
Start in an inconspicuous spot like behind a door etc.
 | Roll on paint/glaze in approximately 3'x 3' section. | |
| Lay plastic against newly rolled area covering only paint/glaze. | |
| MAKE SURE IF USING GROCERY BAGS TO USE SIDE NOT PRINTED ON! | ||
| Press the plastic gently against wall, lightly move the plastic around and scrunching to fit into the painted | |
| area, this is how you are creating the texture. | ||
| Try not to use the flat of your hand or this makes big blotches. Leave plastic on wall until you have finished | |
| other sections around it, the paint will stay wet until you remove it. | ||
| Continue the process right up to previous area and around existing piece. | |
| Remove plastic only after areas completely around first section are painted . | |
| Any areas that you miss just cut a smaller piece and fill in. | |
| In corners or edges that the roller cannot reach, use a brush and smaller pieces of plastic to fit. |
You can leave all plastic up until the room is complete if you desire, this way you get a uniform texture. Again once
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This technique needs to have a base coat sheen of at least eggshell or satin.
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