Brooklyntonia

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful. Hobby laser cutters aren't strong enough for that. I have a $4,000 laser cutter and it barely engraves. You're looking at a 5 figure laser cutter if you want to cut metal. Good luck!

Thanks!

I'll be sure to keep that museum in mind the next time I'm in the Big Easy.

Excellent! I'd love to see it. Be sure to some back to show off your work.

A cute green washi tape would be great for the final wrap around the stem and pen.

Super smart. These would be great for my classroom aprons. I have some disabled students that can't tie themselves, but could likely use them with these.

Pretty! Thanks for the files!

Good idea!

A pinhole camera by definition doesn't use a lens. If you use a lens, you then have to add a shutter as well. It was hard enough making a functioning pinhole camera fit inside a pocket watch. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it definitely adds more complexity than I'm likely to attempt.

I'm actually a fan of the raw wood. It's why I use watercolor, so you can see the texture of the wood. It would add a bit of fanciness to it though.

Thanks, but "sad to say?" That is literally what diy is about! I'd love to see your application of this. Be sure to come back and post an "I made it" comment.

Over a month later, and it still looks great!

I think it may be all the more effective. The point is to make the searcher uncomfortable enough to avoid it. I think it would work well provided it doesn't make you too uncomfortable to carry.

It's fantastic! Great color too. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

I think the longevity concern is more about the starch than the fabric. Wallpaper paste would have been used to apply it back in the day and could certainly be used now, but wallpaper paste is much more difficult to remove. This process is more for those who can't commit and those who rent.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, though paint is paint regardless of the finish. Liquids don't penetrate acrylic or latex paint. I really can't see how the shininess of it would make any difference.

Even if your panelling is paper glued to wood, It should be able to hold up to being damp for a bit or it would be too fragile to use. I had panelling in my bathroom as a child. It was constantly damp with hot showers and no exhaust fan. A test scrap is never a bad idea though. That's why I did it first myself.

I thought about that, but it's easy to take down to wash and reapply, I want to be able to reuse the fabric someday, and my laundry walls don't really get dirty. Perhaps a layer of scotchguard would do the trick and still keep the fabric usable.

Excellent! Thanks for the long term prognosis.

Thanks for the praise and tips. I intended to use liquid starch but couldn't find it even at Walmart. The spray was a lot more convenient, and most likely way less drippy.

Excellent! I'd love to know how it goes.

Yes, I've been a fan for about a decade. A friend of mine got me this fabric for Christmas a few years back and I finally found the perfect use for it.

I really don't know how long it will last. The various bloggers posting about using this method didn't post about it falling down in the future, so either it will stay until you decide to remove it, they're fickle and remove it after only short periods of time, or they're all part of an extensive coverup. My using it on textured walls unlike them may have an effect, but that is yet to be seen. I'll be sure to post an addition down the road to show how it's holding up. Adding the trim was partly a protection against it peeling up prematurely. I figure if the edges are secure, it will be less likely to come loose. Considering that if it gets wet, it comes loose, I wouldn't recommend it in a bathroom. However, it doesn't do any damage to try it out. I would put up a large-ish piece of fabr...

I really don't know how long it will last. The various bloggers posting about using this method didn't post about it falling down in the future, so either it will stay until you decide to remove it, they're fickle and remove it after only short periods of time, or they're all part of an extensive coverup. My using it on textured walls unlike them may have an effect, but that is yet to be seen. I'll be sure to post an addition down the road to show how it's holding up. Adding the trim was partly a protection against it peeling up prematurely. I figure if the edges are secure, it will be less likely to come loose. Considering that if it gets wet, it comes loose, I wouldn't recommend it in a bathroom. However, it doesn't do any damage to try it out. I would put up a large-ish piece of fabric and see how it holds up in the bathroom for a few days. If small areas come loose, you only need to add a bit more starch and press. Perhaps with some trim and a bit of upkeep, it would be alright.

Good eye! It's nice to have someone recognize it. I've been a fan for about a decade. A friend of mine got me this fabric for Christmas a few years back and I finally found the perfect use for it.

Thanks for providing that info for other makers. I always wear my silicone tunnels, so they aren't touching my skin at all.

Mostly because I don't want to feel like I'm living in a cave. There aren't a lot of windows in my living room, so the ceiling light is the only source of light.

They look great! I'm glad you enjoyed it.