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Jules
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 23:27 |
Ahh, I think I get it now!
Might have to try one of them some time :)
For my next one I'm gonna pop back to B&Q and get some of that flexible masking tape that can be used for curves so I can have curvy lines this time rather than just straight ones :)
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Colin
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 22:40 |
Im sure my mum has some nice curtains just like that :)
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Robin
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 22:24 |
:! bargain.
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Ally
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 22:14 |
£6 canvas, £2 paint, £5 postage for 12" x 15"
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Robin
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 22:10 |
:o how much would it be?
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Ally
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 22:09 |
Cover materials and paint and i will
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Robin
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 22:09 |
That'd look really good in my bedroom, make one for me.
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Ally
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 22:06 |
burnnnnn it! :lol:
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Robin
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 22:05 |
I think those colours are cool :lol:
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Ally
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 22:02 |
Those colours are quite dreadful, but you get the idea :lol:
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Ally
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posted on 5th Jan 07 at 21:55 |
Ok, this is my simple tutorial. I have done it in paint, i will be doing one soon for the lounge but untill then you will just have to make do.
You will need;
Masking tape (one width will be fine)
Canvas - i prefer deep boxed
brushes, water etc
First pick your colours, i usually have 4. Buy the tester pots, homebase ones are 90p each and theres plenty to do a large canvas.
Buy four within the same range, eg Dulux ones come in groups, vibrant etc. I prefer the mocha/brown/creams because thats the colour my house is.
Pick one colour, using a roller (if you already have one, not worth going out and buying one if u dont!) then roller your canvas with one colour - i use the lightest
Next, use your masking tape and section off random 'strips' using the tape. Dont worry if they look weird - thats fine. I never check if they are totally straight, but u cld use a ruler and mark off either end if u wanted to -
sorry for using white if u cant see it!
Next you pick a colour, and paint in between the masking tape
Leave for 2 hours to dry, remove tape. Its best to wait as emulsion has a tendency to peel off with the tape if its not totally dry.
Remove tape, and re do your random stripes in tape, paint between the lines
Remove again, re do stripes, and paint between lines
thats it!
Make sure every layer is dry before you remove/lay tape on top again to stop the paint from peeling. Total painting time isnt long, its just waiting for bits to dry etc
Its that easy... well i hope u all understand this :wave::cool:
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