Trompe L' Oeil Murals

Create an instant view using murals on shades or on the wall and crackled cabinet doors as shutters.

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Create an instant view using murals on shades or the wall and crackled cabinet doors as shutters.

Materials and Tools:

Trompe L' Oeil Wall Decor Murals
roller shades
wallpaper paste
cabinet doors
crackle medium
crackle activator
antiquing glaze
acrylic paints
artist brushes
chip brush or foam roller
foam brush
clean cloth

Steps:

Roller Shade

Have a home center cut the shade to desired width and choose a mural design that will approximately fit that width.
Apply the wallpaper paste (be sure to use vinyl paste for a vinyl shade) to the back of the mural using chip brush or foam roller. Center mural on rolled out shade about two inches from the bottom. Smooth shade in place with a slightly damp sponge and wipe excess paste off.
Let dry completely before hanging shade.

Faux Shutters

Apply crackle medium to front of cabinet door with a foam roller. Medium will dry smooth, clear and slightly tacky.
Apply crackle activator over entire front surface (more will yield larger cracks ). Let dry overnight.
Put on antique glaze mixed with some acrylic paint. Let dry.
Paint or decoupage flower bulb on each shutter.