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Those who want to do something different and highly unique to a single wall in a home should consider painting a mural. Contrary to popular belief, a person does not have to be an artist or a painting professional to create beautiful painted murals. With a few painting tips and creative tricks it is possible to add an impressive wall mural to any room in the home, and it does not have to cost a small fortune in the process. Consider the following ideas for painting a wall mural as well as ideas that do not involve paint. Whether you want to paint a simple cartoon character or add a leafy green tree to the corner of a room, you can do it yourself and end up with a unique and impressive mural that adds color and unique design to the home.
Paint for Wall Murals
Bottles of latex craft paint found in stores that sell craft supplies are far too small for painting large wall murals, and quart-size containers are far too large and definitely too expensive. More than likely several colors will be necessary when painting a mural, and with either paint choice the project will end up costing a considerable amount of money. Instead of buying large amounts of paint that are not necessary, and instead of buying small bottles that do not contain enough paint to do the job, visit a paint store that offers sample size jars that cover a four foot by four foot section of wall. The colors can be mixed to create a rainbow of hues that can be used to paint wall murals of all types.
Getting Started
As previously stated, you do not have to be an artist to create a beautiful wall mural. Plan the painting before getting started, and consult books, magazines, and wall covering stores for ideas. Draw out a plan on paper, and use stencils if necessary when designing a mural. If you can paint the trunk of a tree you can create a beautiful wall mural using leaf-shaped stencils. Practice on poster board before painting walls, and try various techniques using rags, sponges, and stippling brushes to achieve the look you want. Practice makes perfect, but perfection is not necessary to create an interesting and impressive wall mural.
Projector Tricks
An inexpensive image projector can help anyone create a fantastic painted wall mural. Choose the image you want, and while that image is projected on the wall, trace the outline with an ordinary pencil. This is especially helpful when recreating cartoon characters and other simple pictures. Just like a paint-by-number kit, fill in the spaces with the appropriate colors, and for the cost of renting a projector and sample-size jars of paint you will have a very impressive painted wall mural that will embellish walls for years to come.
Peel and Stick Murals
If painting a mural is something you would rather not tackle, or if a semi-permanent design is too much of a commitment, consider high-quality peel and stick murals. They are available in countless designs and sizes, and you are sure to find exactly what you want when shopping online. Best of all, peel and stick murals leave absolutely no residue behind, and if carefully removed they can be repositioned if necessary. Peel and stick wall murals are a great alternative to the painted varieties, and murals of high quality look as good or better than painted works of art. Chances are no one will be able to tell the difference!
Author Jessica Ackerman offers a wealth of creative tips on home decorating. She writes for Wall Decor and Home Accents - an unique store specializing in metal wall decorations , wrought iron wall grilles and wall candle holders. |
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