Air 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2007 Hi, thinking of DIY-ing wall decals myself. Anyone done this before? What are the materials required? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niwdehos 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Hi, thinking of DIY-ing wall decals myself. Anyone done this before? What are the materials required?have you done it? what kind of decals are you thinking of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Air 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) have you done it? what kind of decals are you thinking of?Haven't done it cos duno how...duno what materials to buy also....decals like that of winkplay or blik but figured if i design myself and DIY the decal will be alot cheaper.... Edited October 31, 2007 by Air Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Air 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Air, wall Decals are actually very similar to car decals. All you need is to comeout with the artwork in illustrator or if u do not have this software, any image editing software to render the image in at least 200 dpi. Take the softcopy and pass it to any car sticker shop to do. i believe its much cheaper this way. But those kinda car decals are unable to stick on walls right? Cos different surfaces leh.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zirhk3355 1 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Ask the printer about vinyl material - they should know.My winkplay is using vinyl... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clockwork 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Alo Alo I've done decals on my drawer before coz my blur hubby always open the wrong drawer to look for his stuff. This is an Ikea drawer, in plain Hi-Gloss White laminateThis is what it looks like...What you need to know : 1 ) X- Acto KnifeIf you wanna D.I.Y. your own decals, you'll need an X-acto knife.It's an excellent tool for crafting and cutting intricate designs2 ) Vinyl This is the material they use to make decals. I got mine from a hardware shop.They sell by the meter.Sometimes they come in matte , semi-gloss or hi-gloss.3 ) Design & PatternsGet a design or pattern that you like and then you cut , cut , cut.But remember , the more intricate or smaller the design , it's gonna get tricky.Start with simple designs 1st, and get the hang of using the x-acto knife.( Very sharp )The bigger the design , the harder it's gonna be for you to put up on the wall.There's a special technique on how to apply wall decals.Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kezzy_quek 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Alo Alo I've done decals on my drawer before coz my blur hubby always open the wrong drawer to look for his stuff. This is an Ikea drawer, in plain Hi-Gloss White laminate This is what it looks like... What you need to know : 1 ) X- Acto Knife If you wanna D.I.Y. your own decals, you'll need an X-acto knife. It's an excellent tool for crafting and cutting intricate designs 2 ) Vinyl This is the material they use to make decals. I got mine from a hardware shop.They sell by the meter. Sometimes they come in matte , semi-gloss or hi-gloss. 3 ) Design & Patterns Get a design or pattern that you like and then you cut , cut , cut. But remember , the more intricate or smaller the design , it's gonna get tricky. Start with simple designs 1st, and get the hang of using the x-acto knife.( Very sharp ) The bigger the design , the harder it's gonna be for you to put up on the wall. There's a special technique on how to apply wall decals. Good Luck Which hardware shop did u buy from? I can't seem to find any shops that sell vinyl stickers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 me want to know too and where to get the x-acto knife? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mist 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 I've seen the vinyll and the xacto knife selling from artfren before. or u can use a pen knife.. i did my decal below with a pen knife but its hard to cut lor. maybe xacto knife will be easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Mandy 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2008 I wanted to have winkplay to do my living wall like the one beow, but it would cost me $1500. Tood bad, uut of budget. Possible to diy? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starscream 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Came across this site that sells borders and sticker for the wall. Seems quite cute http://www.winkplay.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunBun 5 Report post Posted May 23, 2008 T.Mandy, yes possible to diy but downside is you need alot of time to put up the decals slowly and make sure no air is trapped under the decals, got to smooth it down. Plus if wall is uneven & rough, need to clean wall and smoothen it flat a few times compared to even and smooth walls. You do not need to have ful pict, maybe a partial pic which might be cheaper? I did a partial pic on my walls also. Its still cheaper than doing wallpaper that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Mandy 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Hi BunBun and diva79, Many thanks for your advice. After hearing it, I think I will paint the wall instead of having decals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2008 HI, If any of you interested, email me a design & size require.,I can customize it for you. Feel free to drop me a mail scottlee@all-best.com.sg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted June 25, 2008 Hi BunBun and diva79, Many thanks for your advice. After hearing it, I think I will paint the wall instead of having decals. good for you. always think of house maintenance FIRST....this is your house,a home not a hotel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
