Lizabeth McGraw, author and interior designer, shares tips on window treatments for the home.
* Note: You can either decorate parts of your windows or cover them entirely.
Stained Glass
Materials:
black puffy paint
clear glaze or polyurethane
colored, water-base paint
Steps:
- Use black puffy paint to outline any areas you'd like to paint.
- Once dry, tint any clear glaze or polyurethane with a touch of colored, water-base paint.
- Paint inside your outlined areas with simple strokes, in one direction.
- Once dry, each shade will be colored, but still see-through.
Decorative Etching
Material:
stickers or stencils
etching cream
foam brush
damp rag
nail-polish remover
Steps:
- Arrange stickers or stencils onto clean glass.
- Apply a thick layer of etching cream to the glass, using horizontal then vertical strokes with a foam brush (to minimize streaking and maximize coverage). Make sure the room is well ventilated and wear gloves to protect your hands.
- After 10 minutes, wash off cream with a damp rag and strip away unwanted residue with nail-polish remover. Etching is permanent, but don't fret, because glass replacements are cheap!
Spray-on Lace
Materials:
lacey pattern (a piece of by-the-yard lace, a cutout piece of soiled table lace or a doily)
tape
scrap paper
spray adhesive
spray paint
Steps:
- Decide upon a lacey pattern. Buy a piece of by-the-yard lace, cut out a piece of soiled table lace or use a doily.
- Tape pieces of paper to windowsills and moldings for protection.
- Spray a side of the lace with adhesive and center it on the windowpane.
- Working in a well-ventilated area, lightly spray an even coat of paint over the lace; let dry and repeat.
- Once completely dry, peel off lace and admire your work.
* Note: Avoid especially cold or humid days to do this project because icy or sweaty glass will resist paint. Remember, this project is also permanent.
Guests Lizabeth McGraw
Interior Designer, Tumbleweed & Dandelion
1502 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: 310-450-4310
Email:
lizziekmc@aol.com
URL:
www.tumbleweed-dandelion.com
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