I love this elegant wall treatment achieved using only a sharpie and an overhead projector by Gus and Lula. Using so few materials this makeover offers a green solution to those who don't want to put up rolls of wallpaper. Find out more after the jump.
This wall treatment creates an effect that not only has a beautiful pattern but highlights the hand crafted nature of the project, as the creator describes:
Excuse the many imperfections. Sometimes you just have to roll with it and admire from a distance.
This project took only a few evenings spent with a projector and a sharpie. I can't wait to try this out in my own space!
Find out more at Gus and Lula.
(Images: Gus and Lula)
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A project much like this is the reason I didn't get my security deposit back on my college apartment.
Sad news, most permanent marker can NOT be painted over. It will seep through even primer so please, please, please do a test run on an inconspicuous spot before attempting.
Otherwise, bravo! It looks lovely!
Wow! I want to try this!
Definitely take the advice of the above posters - permanent marker is impossible to paint over. I learnt this decorating my teenage bedroom. Whoops. Eventually I covered it with much sanding and several layers of primer.
Perhaps this project would be more future-friendly if done with a paint pen, or with a very thin paint brush and some regular artist acrylic.
Aside from that, wouldn't this be really smelly and bad for you? Bathrooms tend to be small and not always well-ventilated...and I'd imagine the smell would linger. Maybe it's because I'm pregnant, but I'm not crazy about this idea. (Aside from the fact that it looks awesome.)
I think doing this with a paint pen is a fantastic idea! I can't wait to try it!!
Sharpie marker comes off with hair spray. Not sure if it comes off of flat paint with it, though...
From my experience, alcohol (the stronger the better) will take off permanent marker from smooth surfaces. I've only used commercial-grade alcohol (not the kind you drink) on surfaces such as plastic or glass. I'm not sure if it would work on a painted surface, but It might be worth trying rubbing alcohol or even vodka to remove marker from a painted wall.
How do you think this would look on a textured wall? Just the usual knock-down texture. Guess I could try it in a corner of a closet.
I love the idea and the bathroom is beautiful.
Jennifer
That looks stunning! I really don't have the patience to do this. But I envy anybody who actually does. It's gorgeous!
Paint pen is just like a sharpie....go for the paint pen for sure!!!!! I love the look! Going to try this in my master bath for sure!
This looks great.. a silver or gold pen could provide interesting results.
I love this idea but agree that a paint pen would be a better option. Unleash the inner artist!