Materials: IKEA Erslev rug 4'7" x 6'7"
Description:
1. I was inspired by the nixon pattern used by Jonathan Adler and sketched it on a piece of paper
2. I taped out a border within the rug that seemed straight
3. After I taped the border I measured the inside space that i was going to work with and had my calculator handy...
4. I then taped the design out using long pieces of tape to ensure all of my rectangles and center lines would be as symmetrical as possible.
5. I then used my x-acto to lightly cut the design out of the tape without damaging the rug so that it looked like this
6. I then pressed the tape down throughout the rug in order to be sure it was sticking to it really well
7. I mixed the fabric medium into the paint really well
8. I rolled the paint onto the rug and was careful to cover every white spot that was showing.
9. After several hours of drying I peeled the tape off the rug.
10. I did my little happy dance because that scotch green tape rocked my world!
See more of the pink geometric painted Erslev rug.
~ holly - the almost 40 year old intern
I like it! Also liked the effect of the green tape by itself.... ;-) The picture on the wall, is that from collapsus?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! I'm green with envy!
ReplyDeleteWOW YOU ARE TOO SMART FOR ME I would have run out the door screaming pulling out my hair..
ReplyDeletevery cool
Lovely!!! Great work!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of paint did you use?
WOW!!
ReplyDeleteimpeccable design and great photography - nice job
ReplyDeleteYou have much more patience than I would have had to do that. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteI really, really love this finished product! Would you mind sharing the type of paint/fabric medium you used? I'm just wondering how soft the rug will be after painting it... thanks :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing. How did it turn out so perfect?!?
ReplyDeleteWhat type of paint did you use? I would think for some reason the paint would bleed into the painted lines. This is amazing great work!
ReplyDeleteit is all about the scotch green masking tape. that kept the paint from bleeding because it is super strong! fabric medium by liquidex paint by glidden! i link to the exact supplies used on my blog... thanks for the great comments! xo
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love the finished look of the room. It totally makes the design. :)
ReplyDeletei love this so much, the eames chairs, who is selling them?
ReplyDeleteLOVE your table! Mind sharing where it is from??
ReplyDeleteI love this work! I also want to know about the paint you used. How toxic is it? I have a baby who slurps everything he can get his mouth on... Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHeather- I used interior latex paint mixed with fabric medium (see my blog for exact brands and olors). I am sure you can used a nontoxic interior paint with fabric medium for same results ;)
Deletehow much liquidex was used for this whole rug? i'm looking to buy some, but can't find it locally, and i have a rug about the same size. thanks! it's beautiful.
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