Guest Jan Dressler demonstrates how to make a movable mural on cambric cloth. Cambric cloth is a very tightly woven, thin, linen fabric whose smooth surface is perfect for painting. The painted cambric cloth mural may be applied like wallpaper but can be taken down at a later date without hurting the wall's surface. This is a great project for a nursery because the mural can be saved and passed down through the family.
Materials
cambric cloth (window shade cloth)
stencils
stencil brushes
spray varnish
wallpaper paste
wallpaper hanging tools
DIF stripper
Steps - Cut the cambric cloth to the approximate size of the space that you are applying it to.
- Lay it on a flat work surface like a sheet of plywood on a couple of saw horses.
- Stencil the desired mural. Finish it off with a light spray of polyurethane for protection.
- You can hang the piece yourself if you are familiar with paper hanging. Be sure to size the wall so the paper will come down easier.
- Note: Rather than doing it yourself, you may prefer to hire a professional wallpaper hanger. Just be sure to tell him you want to be able to remove the mural easily.
- When it comes time to remove the mural, you can dampen the cloth to soften the paste. If you need to apply a stripper, DIF makes a good stripper that has worked well for many people. Just take your time and it will come down.
- Dry the paper, store it, and use it again or save it for your descendents.
RESOURCES :
stencils and stencil supplies
Dressler Stencil Company has an extensive line of detailed laser-cut stencils, supplies and video instructions. A catalog is also available.
Dressler Stencil Company
Renton, WA
Phone: 425-656-4515
Toll-free Phone: 888-656-4515
E-mail: customerservice@dresslerstencils.com
Website: www.dresslerstencils.com
wallpaper removal strippers and tools - DIF, Paper Tiger
William Zinsser & Co. Inc.
173 Belmont Dr.
Somerset, NJ 08875
Phone: 732-469-8100
Fax: 732-563-9774
E-mail: bullseye@zinsser.com
Website: www.zinsser.com
cambric cloth
Indiana Coated Fabrics Inc.
PO Box 1017
Warsaw, IN 46580
Phone: 574-269-1280
E-mail: info@indianacoatedfabrics.com
Website: www.indianacoatedfabrics.com
GUESTS :
Jan Dressler
Stencil Expert, President, Owner Dressler Stencil Company
Renton, WA
Phone: 425-656-4515
Toll-free Phone: 888-656-4515
E-mail: customerservice@dresslerstencils.com
Website: www.dresslerstencils.com
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