Aboriginal Screen Paintings

Design Remix : Episode HDMIX-107 -- More Projects »

Aboriginal-inspired artwork painted on screens is a low-cost way to add interest and depth to any wall.

Design Tip: A grouping of the homeowner's father's artwork and her own pottery pieces makes a stronger statement than when the items were scattered throughout the house.

Materials:

aboriginal art books for inspiration
black fiberglass screening
picture frames
brown spray paint
acrylic paints
small paintbrushes
painter’s palette (or small plastic tray)
scissors
staple gun (or heave-duty stapler)

Steps:

1. Use reference books for ideas/inspiration to create an aboriginal design. Remove the glass from the frames and paint them brown. Let dry.

Figure A

2. Cut the fiberglass screening and stretch it over one frame at a time. Pull it taut, and then staple the extra to the backside of the frame (figure A).
3. Squeeze small amounts of the chosen paint colors onto a palette. Paint the desired design onto the screen using enough paint to cover the entire surface. Let dry and hang.

Also in this Episode

Design Remix : Episode HDMIX-107
•	World Fusion Great Room
•	Aboriginal Screen Paintings

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