| Make Pictures Out of Wallpaper |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-135 |
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Imagine turning scraps of wallpaper into a beautiful abstract picture. Crafter Mimi Keezee uses quilting designs and wallpaper cut into geometric shapes to make a masterpiece. Materials:
Wallpaper, prepasted
Optional: rubber cement (if using unpasted wallpaper)
Water
Sponge
See-through ruler
Plastic see-through right triangle
Cutting mat
Utility or craft knife
Poster board or artist board
Design from a quilting book
- Select a design made up of geometric shapes such as squares, triangles, diamonds, etc., from a quilting book. If you don't have any quilting books on hand, check your local library (figure A).
- Rulers are important for this project because of the precise cuts that are required. It's best to use a see-through ruler or a plastic quilter's ruler that has lines at close intervals. Using the pattern as a guide, measure and cut the geometric shapes required for the design out of the wallpaper, using a craft or utility knife on a cutting mat (figure B).
- If using prepasted wallpaper, wet the back of the paper pieces by pressing them onto a wet sponge. Place them on poster board in the desired design (figure C). If the paper isn't prepasted, glue the pieces to the poster board with rubber cement (figure D).
- Cut narrow strips for a border around the design, if desired (figure E).
Tips: - For a dramatic effect, select different types of wallpapers that have contrasting colors.
- Avoid large floral wallpaper designs.
RESOURCES :
C-Thru Ruler
Technical Coatings Inc.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-243-0303
Fax: 860-243-1856
Email: delta@starlink.net
Website: www.deltacrafts.com
See-through ruler
A C Marketech International, Ltd.
Columbus, OH 43220
Phone: 614-442-1177
Fax: 614-442-1204
Email: acmi@ameritech.net
Website: www.olipfa.com
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