How do you apply wallpaper to ceiling fan blades for decoration?
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You can also decoupage images onto the the blades, as well. But in either case, get a product at the home improvement store called liquid sand. It is easy and fast to apply, will etch or give the blades some teeth for the paste to hold onto. Then use the heavy duty, clay based wallpaper paste and following the booking instructions that comes with the wallpaper. Use the blades as a template to cut out the shape in advance of soaking and booking. It will be easier that trying to cut around the blade after you apply the wallpaper. Be sure to work out any bubbles or wrinkles while the paper is still wet with a brayer. Try to chose a vinyl wallpaper without texture because it will be a nightmare to clean as lint and dust collects on the blades over time while in use.
If you use decoupage, you can adhere your images with spray adhesive for a smoother finish. I would seal your decoupage with a clear non-yellowing polyurethane for ease of cleaning.
Sounds like a fun decorating project!
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Try using sandpaper to make the blades able to hold on to the wallpaper or try a type of sealant to make it hold before actually applying it.
Try using sandpaper to make the blades able to hold on to the wallpaper or try a type of sealant to make it hold before actually applying it.
ummmmmmmm how about you don't! paint them instead. less tacky : )
You are removing those first...right..?
2 little bolts on top of each blade by the motor-
Should be pretty easy all-in-all, but you may get a little frustrated as you try to 'wrap' that paper arround the rounded end & tapering blade-patience...trial & error- try a small cut where it starts to change shape, fold over-cut,fold over-
as for the glue-well after a few wallpaper removals that were pretty tough to get off-I'm thinking the glue on the paper just may be enough-
how about plastic spray paint from Krylon and use stencils to decorate
Uh you may want to rethink that idea. If that fan is connected to a light.. it may not be safe. The wall paper right next to the hot bulb may not be a good combination. What about doing a textured paint technique on the baldes instead? Then you could get a unique look and still be sure you are safe.