![]() Modern Paint Formulations: Some modern wall paints can make self-adhesive (peel and stick) murals more challenging to install. If you believe your wall surface may be a problem, please consider our pasted products, UltraStik™ (pre-pasted) and ProStik™ (requires paste), for a more universally compatible installation or take the necessary steps to properly prepare your wall surface as described in detail below. If you're unsure, we recommend ordering swatches of our materials to test adhesion prior to installation. There are endless combinations of wall paint and wall textures out there and we can’t test all of them. While we do offer materials compatible with varying wall surface types, some paints may inhibit adhesion of peel-and-stick products, and some wall textures may not provide enough surface area to stick a combination of those two make it even trickier. Our products are designed to work on ideally prepared surfaces, preferably smooth walls with a high-quality paint and primer. We strive to help you choose the right material for your wall mural project. Learn more about our materials and other specialty materials for masonry walls and exterior compatible options in our material comparison guide. QuikStik™ product with matte finish protective film laminateĪll materials come in matte finish. QuikStik™ product with premium dry-erase laminate for protection and erasability Removable and repositionable peel and stick woven fabric for lightly textured walls surfaces such as orange peel - *wall surface may require adding a primer/sealer prior to installation for material compatibilityįabric backed, Heavy Duty Vinyl for smooth and lightly textured applications, paste requiredĮco-Friendly Non-PVC Type II wallpaper for smooth and lightly textured applications, paste required Removable and repositionable peel and stick vinyl for smooth painted wall surfaces only - *wall surface may require adding a primer/sealer prior to installation for material compatibility Pre-pasted, water-activated wallpaper for smooth surfaces and lightly textured drywall wall surfaces Know your wall type before selecting a material. Sometimes young children make something so beautiful with such a wonderful eye for color and design that it takes my breath away.Choose a material compatible with your interior wall surface. I love this one above that is monochromatic. I sometimes set it up when we have 20 minutes left in class, or during the holidays when I need a quick craft table for the kids. Once you prep the collage materials, you can store them and then set up this project fairly quickly. (This can either be done by an adult, if the child is very young, or the child can do it herself.) Beading comes next, then attach the other side of the wire to the other hole.Īdding magazine clippings is really fun for older kids! Cut two holes at the top with a hole puncher, then twist the wire through one side. ![]() ![]() They can leave things sticking out on the sides, or they can trim. When they are finished, cover their collage with another piece of contact paper to seal it all up. See these contact paper flower face collagesĥ. The beads are meant for the wire hanger, so maybe it’s better to keep them off the table so that the kids don’t use them in their collage. The only thing that doesn’t really work is if it gets too thick or bumpy. Now the children can make their collages! Anything goes. Tape the contact paper sticky-side up with masking tape to each place setting.Ĥ. The contact paper can look invisible sometimes so having the frame helps kids to see it better.ģ. Take a sheet of contact paper and before taking off the backing, go around the table and trace it with a pencil or marker, giving each child enough room to work. Put the baskets and trays of collage material in the middle of the table.Ģ. They LOVE it and always want to make more than one. ![]() For birthday parties, which move at a faster pace, you need a helper to take the sticker backing off the contact paper as kids are moving through the station. I have done this project with my students in class and also at birthday parties. How to prepare for Contact Paper Collage: ~ Various cut paper, such as tissue paper, tissue dots, colored paper, decorative scrapbook paper, magazine and catalog pages, painted newspaper I’ve linked a few of my faves at the end. This idea is an oldie and many bloggers and art teachers around the world know the magic of sticky paper. ![]() Once you have all the materials prepped, you can store them in baggies or containers and take them out easily and set this up in no time. They never tire of these materials and this prompt because it’s completely open-ended which kicks their imaginations into high gear. This contact paper collage art invitation is a favorite that we go back to again and again. If you have never used sticky paper with your kids, let me tell you that it is a sure thing. ![]()
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