Outside Inspiration: Alternatives to Wall Decals
This week’s outside inspiration is not really about the “art work,” as what I’m bringing up is mass produced, but it has so much potential for the polymer artist looking to stretch beyond their jewelry or standard decor.
The thing is, these wall decal decorations are kind of a neat idea. but are truly not all that exciting. Its not just the two-dimensionality of them; the color choices and graphics are not at all what they could be, either. However, just think of how gorgeous a wall of polymer flowers would look?
Between the three-dimensional interest it would add, better and bolder color combinations, and the potential surface effects you can add … wow … what a wall that would be! Granted, these won’t be removable/repositionable stickers, but Fun-Tak (mounting putty) or small tacks (or embedded tacks?) should be enough to hold polymer flowers up and allow for rearranging with little or not damage to the wall. Anyone else besides me having ideas running rampant in their head?
I’ve just discovered a great temporary adhesive for walls (cupboards, windows, refrigerators etc. It is 3M Scotch brand “Restickable” Strips and Tabs. I bet they would work great for thin caly shapes!! There’s a video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWxvKbU5U_Q Challenge solved! I’ll be featuring them in my August TV Demo on the AM Northwest Morning Show for stenciled party decor.