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Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :

. . . anyone know how to do it? I mean, okay, glue the papers to the wall, then cover with . . . what? Laquer? Some kind of sealant? Is this impossible?

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

I've seen decoupage on a wall. They used decoupage medium, then spray-on varnish afterward.

Remember to sand your wall a bit first to allow the medium to absorb better. And I wouldn't try it with a plaster wall.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Decoupage medium can be found at craft stores, if that's what you're asking. One brand name is Mod-Poge. Spelling may be off, I'm remembering from Girl Scouts as a kid. [Wink]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Mod Podge.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Ooooh, yeah. [Smile]

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

(Personally, I never spend the money on store-bought decoupage medium, when you can get the same effect with white glue and water.)

(At least, I can.)

Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :

Oh, wonderful - I'll look for that. I want to put old pieces of sheet music up on some of the walls in my new music room. So we're not talking small pieces of paper, and I'm not planning to let much of the wall show between the pieces (though now that I think of it, that might be really interesting, hmm).

edit - links added!

Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :

Oooh, yay for house photos! Decoupaged music room sounds sooo awesome! I am so excited for you guys!

Speaking of which, what is the update on the new house. When do/(did?) you close? I've been really out of touch lately and have been meaning to email you.

Edit: I am SO jealous of your huge kitchen! (and yes, your bathroom placement is a bit odd *grin*)

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Nice house! I love the kitchen, too. And, you know, having an extra bedroom to put hobby stuff in (mine would be a sewing/music room-- sewing table on one side, instruments on the other.)

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

I would space the sheet music randomly, with quite a bit of space showing between, and add some squares and rectangles of gold or silver leaf paper to the mix. Add a bit of a gilded look to it. Unless, of course, that's totally not what you're going for. [Wink]

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

(In which case, you could use pretty origami or scrapbooking papers instead.)