DIY wallpaper

If you find yourself in a situation where you really want to change the interior of the room, giving it novelty, but radical changes cannot be made for some reason, then this article is for you.

Do not despair! DIY drawings will help you, and all that is required of you is a little effort and creativity. Of course, this decor option will not be appropriate in every room in your home. It is worth remembering that the numerous drawings printed on all the walls in the house look variegated, clumsy and deprive the interior of special uniqueness. That is why this decor method must be used wisely.

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The preparatory phase before applying drawings to the wallpaper

First you need to decide exactly where the drawing will be located, so that it harmoniously fits into the general decoration of the room and becomes the main highlight of the room. Next, you need to free the working surface from old paint or wallpaper, after which apply a layer of plaster and wait for drying.

Important! Such careful preparation will not be required if you intend to use the stencil technique when applying the drawing - you can draw directly on the wallpaper. Also, the surface of the wall does not need to be cleaned if it is glued with wallpaper that is intended for painting (for example, glass or non-woven).

In order to create drawings on the wallpaper with your own hands, you should pre-stock up with the necessary tools:

• Roller or sponge. Use them to apply fragments of the picture to the working surface using stencils.
• Ordinary brushes. It is advisable to have at least three pieces with different pile thickness.
• Paints. You can choose any - acrylic, gouache, tempera.

Important! It is advisable to give preference to paints of medium consistency, which are not afraid of moisture.

• Palette. You can buy such a device for mixing paints in a store - on this board it is very convenient to create new colors and make test strokes.

In addition, before you start making drawings on the wallpaper with your own hands, you should take into account some of the nuances:

1. If you picked up a brush and paint not so long ago, then it is better to abandon the idea of ​​realizing a drawing consisting of four or more shades. As a beginner, three colors will be enough for you - their skillful combination as a result can bring amazing results.
2. Drawing must be a logical reflection of the nature of the room. For example, the spirit of childhood should live in the children's room, so it is most appropriate to decorate the walls there with images of your favorite baby characters or funny animals. The calm and relaxed atmosphere of the bedroom is complemented by delicate flowers or an image of the forest. A restrained interior of the hall or living room can be emphasized with an abstract composition of geometric shapes.

Important! Before you put the first touch on the wall, think carefully. Do not grab the first picture you like found on the Internet. You need to draw not only what is fashionable, but what will be liked and uplifting for you and your household.

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Creating a picture on the wall:

• If the image you like involves applying it to the background, then you should start by drawing the background. To do this, the paints are distributed on a moistened surface, previously moistened a little with water.
• Next, a sketch is applied to the finished background. To do this, you can use carbon paper and a simple pencil. If the drawing is large, then enlarged details should be transferred to the surface of the wall in cells. To do this, draw a drawing on paper, as well as the working surface of the wall, into squares, and then carefully transfer the image from paper to the wall.

Important! There is another option for creating a sketch on a wall - a gunpowder. To do this, make small holes in the contours of the drawing on paper, then apply it to the working surface and fill all the holes with a coloring agent, for example, coal. As a result, a dot sketch appears on the wall, which can be improved further.

• Now everything will depend on the imagination and skills of the author. The only thing you need to remember: the already drawn elements of the drawing must completely dry before the next fragments are covered with paint.

Important! A powerful stream of air from a fan or hairdryer will significantly speed up drying. But it’s better not to rush anywhere and allow the drawing to dry on its own.

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Create a pattern using stencils

For those who are not confident in their abilities, stencils with which you can create drawings on the wallpaper with your own hands will be an excellent outlet. Thanks to this device, you will realize the desired picture on the wall quickly and easily.

Important! You can buy a stencil you like in a store or order in a printing house according to your sketch, since it does not always go out to find what you want. But a film with a pattern cut out on it can also be made independently.

How to create a stencil?

To make a stencil yourself:

1. Take a sheet of thick cardboard and draw on it the desired pattern or drawing.
2. Use a sharp blade to cut the image along the contour.

So the stencil is ready - it remains to attach an empty silhouette on a sheet of cardboard, fill it with a decorative coating.

Important! To create a small stencil, you can also use a plastic folder for papers.

How to fix the stencil on the wall?

Tightly fix the plastic or cardboard stencil on the wall with tape. And removing the stencil, be sure to ensure that you do not accidentally tear off part of the wallpaper or primer along with the mount.

Important! If you decide to use a stencil for drawing on the wall, then it is worth remembering that after painting each fragment, the stencil itself must be cleaned of excess paint. Of course, this is troublesome, but if you neglect this advice, then the multi-colored paint can mix and stains will spoil the whole picture.

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Drawing a picture on the wallpaper using a roller

Another interesting way to create beautiful drawings on your own wallpaper is to use a textured roller. This is far from a new technique that has become widespread today.

Important! Such a device is perfect for reconstructing a geometric or floral pattern.

Complete set of ordinary figured roller:

• Foam roller.
• Figured rubber roller.
• Pen holder.

To apply a picture to the wall using this device, you must adhere to the following sequence:

1. First of all, lower the foam roller on the handle into the paint.
2. Soak it, and remove excess paint from the net in the paint tray.
3. Then fasten the rubber figured roller.
4. Start applying the pattern to the wall surface. It is advisable to do this from top to bottom.

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By creating drawings on the wallpaper with your own hands, you can transform your apartment, make an unusual interior decor and give it the desired style. Depending on your desire and capabilities, you can create anything, the main thing is to believe in the result of your own creation.