Wallpaper doesn't have to be just a wall decoration. You can also use it to prepare original accessories that will be useful on a daily basis. In this article, we will show you step by step how to use wallpaper to create a candlestick that will decorate the interior and bring a touch of magic to it, a practical wall panel that prevents dirt or a table runner that defies patterns. Take a look!
Candlesticks
What do you need?
- candlesticks, e.g. made of raw wood
- wallpapers (our theme is leaves)
- a knife
Method
1. Prepare all the necessary materials before starting work.
2. Stick a strip of wallpaper on the candlestick.
3. Use a knife to cut out any protruding pieces of wallpaper.
4. Here are beautiful and original candlesticks ready!
Anti-dirt wall panel
What do you need?
- wallpapers (we used Dog Tracks)
- a knife or scissors
- plexiglass plates
- a press-on spatula for wallpaper
Method
1. Prepare all the necessary materials before starting work.
2. Stick the wallpaper over the plexiglass and trim off any excess.
3. Smooth the wallpaper to remove any air bubbles, using a spatula.
4. Place the finished panel on the wall you want to protect against dirt (next to your pet's bowl, for instance).
Table tread
What do you need?
- wallpapers (we used Lemon Garden)
- scissors
- decorative hole punch
Method
1. Prepare all the necessary materials before starting work.
2. Cut out a suitable piece of wallpaper that matches the size of your table.
3. Use a hole punch to decorate the sides of the wallpaper so that it looks like lace.
4. Your handmade tread is ready!
Wallpaper can give things you use every day a brand-new character. Our ideas are a candlestick, a wall panel or a table tread. It does not require any extraordinary skills, but great fun and satisfaction with the end result is guaranteed!
