Instant Trompe L'Oeil

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Fool the eye into believing this is a real cabinet rather a print.

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Figure A
Materials:

Artistic Illusions wall prints
measuring tape/ruler
pencil
level
sponge
container of water

Steps:

  1. Measure and mark wall for location to apply print. Use level to be sure print will be straight.
  2. Lay print face down on work surface. Wet the back of the print with water and sponge.
  3. Pick print up and hold each top corner with hands. Line print up with marks on wall. Smooth print with a damp sponge (from top to bottom and from the center out) (figure A).

Resources
Artistic Illusions pre-pasted wall prints
Craftware
Four Oaks, NC
US
Phone: 919-963-9697
Toll Free Phone: 800-927-7714
E-mail: craftware@mail.dockpoint.net
Website: www.craft-ware.com
Guests
Bunny DeLorie
Owner, Fe Fi Faux Finish
Goleta, CA
Phone: 805-968-1905
E-mail: fefifaux@cox.net
Website: www.fefifaux.com
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