No cozy home interior is complete without decorative elements. Of course, they can be purchased at the store. But in this case, the apartment or house will become like a mass of the same type and faceless premises. For this reason, it is advisable to decorate the wall with your own hands, putting your warmth and soul into it. This will give the living space atmosphere and uniqueness. You will always feel the warmth of home here.
Briefly about the panel
Before you start making panels by hand, it is worth recalling that a thematic product is a decorative work in the form of different particles or segments protruding above the supporting base. These segments create a single plot with a certain volume and shape.
Therefore, the panel can be considered an analogue of the painting only in part: if the paint is spread on the canvas almost at the same level, then the fragments of the panel rise above each other.
On the other hand, no one canceled the fastening of elements and products at the same height. The main thing is that any kind of painting with paints is out of the question - all the fragments have nothing in common with the liquid mass.
Application of wallpaper
Surely every home has remnants of wallpaper, and thanks to them you can effectively decorate the walls. Leftover wrapping paper will also work.
The material is glued to a solid base; ready-made versions can be purchased at art stores. And the product already looks beautiful. To make it more attractive, it can be placed in a frame.
Image of the panel
The appearance of the panel directly influences the style and also allows you to decide on the material. The latter will be discussed a little later, because... First of all, you need to choose a style direction:
- Modern minimalism - straightforward or intricate geometry made of artificial materials on a single-color background;
- Neoclassicism is an analogue of minimalism, but already made from classical materials;
- Classicism - landscape or still life made of multi-colored materials;
- Avant-garde – surrealism made of multi-colored materials;
- Colonial image - any subject from products that are closely related to travel, conquest or tourism.
- Art Deco - intricate geometries of man-made materials that create sharp contrasts (for example, gold plus black).
Classic panels, like a DIY painting made from scrap materials, come with a frame, while modern analogues may not require decoration along the entire perimeter of the supporting base.
Geometry - paper rigor
An unusual panel of geometric elements is made using the origami technique. Figures are made from strips of paper according to a diagram that can be found on the Internet.
A composition is assembled from the resulting pyramids, arranged by color or in a chaotic order. This type of assembly is also called modular origami, since the design is created from individual modules.
Geometric patterns look good on a plain wall. Elements can be cut out of colored paper, but it is much more interesting to paint it yourself. For such a panel you will need acrylic paint. Chaotic colored stripes are drawn on a sheet of whatman paper as your imagination dictates. The finished canvas is cut into identical triangles. If you want, you can draw squares and rectangles instead.
Glue the figures onto a prepared base made of white painted plywood. The drawing should look like a mosaic. The finished panel is mounted on the wall.
On wallpaper with a pattern, a geometric panel made of monochromatic elements will look better. The main thing is that it stands out on the wall.
Materials for making panels
Creating a specific plot is not so easy when there are no materials at hand that are easily wrinkled, bent or cut. They make excellent objects that are in the foreground - trees, flowers, animals, etc. Thematic materials often include:
- Textile;
- Wire;
- Leaves;
- Buttons;
- Flower petals;
- Threads;
- Glass;
- Branches.
You can generally glue finished products or things onto panels with your own hands for the interior, provided that they themselves are light and miniature. In particular, we are talking about toy cars, gears, light bulbs, bolts, stripes, etc.
At the same time, do not forget about filling the background. To do this, it is better to use funds that are always in abundance.
- Cereal grains;
- Coffee beans;
- Dry leaf fragments;
- Pebbles;
- Shells;
- Metal filings.
The easiest way is to make a background from multi-colored or single-color fabric. Moreover, it can be represented by a simple canvas stretched on a stretcher. By the way, you can stretch a piece of worn curtains, a shirt, or a T-shirt onto the latter.
Using a branch
A budget, but original and stylish option can be obtained using a regular branch and any thread. Initially, the colors of the threads are selected, and the placement sequence is determined.
The threads are cut to the same length. Each piece is folded in half and attached to a branch. Upon completion of the work, the product is trimmed at the bottom using scissors. A loop is attached to the panel for placement on the wall.
Dimensions and shape of the panel
The appropriate indicators are selected depending on the purpose of the room and the style of the interior. Modern trends welcome non-standard panels:
- Assembly from several modules;
- The plot is oval in shape;
- Monotonous plot on an oval-shaped supporting base;
- A plot without a supporting basis.
The appropriate focal point is hung in a single row, in the center of the background or near doorways. The size of a modern 3D wall panel with your own hands is usually large, because... the product is in limited quantity or a single copy, regardless of the purpose of the room.
Classic analogues come in different sizes, and therefore load the background area in different rooms differently:
- Living room – 15-25%;
- Bedroom – 10-15%;
- Hallway-dressing room – 10-20%;
- Balcony-veranda – 10-15%;
- Office – 15-25%;
- Children’s – 20-40%;
- Corridor – 20-40%;
- Kitchen – 15-30%.
It seems that a small kitchen and a narrow corridor are not made for hanging a lot of panels with your own hands. However, when it comes to classic execution, then you can give in and turn the problematic space into a gallery.
Modeling from decorative plaster
The process is similar to plaster, but requires more time, skill and expense. Plaster work is performed on a prepared surface. It should be smooth and even. For this:
- draw a sketch on parchment;
- transfer it to plaster;
- apply layers, determine the shape;
- add texture with a hard brush;
- when it is ready, let it dry;
- Use sandpaper to level the surface and remove excess;
- painted with paints.
Decorative plaster is used for panoramas on walls or ceilings.
To prepare the dough you will need:
- salt - 1 tbsp. l;
- water - 125 ml;
- unrefined vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. l;
- flour - 2 cups.
Instead of oil, it is recommended to add face cream, hand cream or dry bustilate. To obtain a pleasant aroma, add spices or a drop of essential oil; for color, add food coloring.
Modular panels
Even adherents of the classics understand that a plot on one canvas, along the edges of which there is a mat with a frame, seems boring compared to modular compositions - several panels that demonstrate one plot, despite a short distance from each other.
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Modular panels, like DIY paintings made from scrap materials, are called differently depending on the number of modules:
- Diptych – two modules;
- Triptych – three modules;
- Polyptych – more than three modules.
But it happens that dozens of panels are arranged in complex configurations like a star or a cube divided into five, six or more segments. This is possible by performing intricate and multi-colored ornaments or designs on each panel.
Moreover, all panels should be miniature and almost identical in size.
Stages of creation
A wooden board is wrapped in parchment paper. The sheet depicts the future ornament or inscription.
A mixture of 250 ml is prepared in a bowl. glue, 150 gr. water and 3 tbsp. with a heap of starch. All ingredients are mixed well until smooth. For convenience, gloves are put on, and the rope is thoroughly impregnated with the finished composition.
An inscription or pattern is formed on a wooden surface covered with film. The rope should be pressed down slightly with a weight so that it does not move. It is important to wait until the product is completely dry.
The dried rope should hold its shape well; it is carefully removed from the plywood.
The board is painted in the chosen shade using paints and brushes.
When the paint has dried, a rope pattern is nailed to the finished base using nails.
Attaching parts to the panel
In order for the panel to remain intact for many years, its elements must be securely fixed to a supporting base. Fixation can be done in the following ways:
- Gluing – using epoxy glue;
- Sewing - using a needle and thread;
- Fastening - using screws or staples from a stapler.
The most reliable way is the last one. But it is only appropriate when working with a thin board and its corresponding parts. You can fix the details on the canvas using thread or glue. Obviously, cardboard only welcomes glue. As a result, the choice of fixation method depends on the weight of the parts and the strength of the supporting base.
Using a Scarf
A shawl or scarf with a beautiful ornament will serve as an excellent decoration. Based on the general style of the room, a pattern is selected. It can be a monochrome color or a bright print. Textiles can be nailed to a wooden plank, or fixed directly to the wall.
Difference between panel and background
If a DIY wall panel merges with the finishing material, then the idea of creating a focal point by default loses its meaning. Accordingly, there must be a contrast between the panel and the background:
- Light finish – dark panel
- Dark finish – light.
And don’t forget about the density and depth of the patterns. The fewer patterns on the background, the more intricate the panel should be. But it is recommended to complement the obsessive finishing with a panel in a white frame, which serves as a border between the two zones.
Stages of work
- The basis for a star-shaped panel is formed from long sticks.
- The product is fixed in the center with threads.
- A thread is woven between the sticks. From time to time the color changes to a shade that matches the color map. For faster work, it is recommended to select thick threads. The cut ends are tied into a knot on the back of the craft.
- Upon completion of the design, the tails of the sticks are sawed off.
- The panel is ready, you can decorate the wall!
Panel for good luck
Faith in the favor of fortune is present in the heart of every creator and housewife. Therefore, you should not be surprised at the use of the following attributes in the panel:
- Coins;
- Horseshoes;
- Pheasant feathers.
It is very profitable to create money trees from coins. Horseshoes and pheasant feathers are more suitable for use in a single copy (horseshoes are best attached to boards, feathers are best tied to canvas).
What can you create a canvas from?
Often after repairs there are pieces left that have no use. You can make a beautiful canvas out of them. For this you will need:
- boostilate;
- scissors and knife;
- baguette (made of polystyrene foam or polyurethane foam);
- level, ruler;
- pencil or marker;
- moisture resistant dye.
The level is used to measure and outline the space for gluing the rim. The baguette itself is cut at the joints at an angle of 45°. Along the drawn lines, they connect it to the wall. After this, excess adhesive is removed and the frame is painted. Use your imagination and glue together a masterpiece from scraps, a single piece, or combine these two methods together.
Children's panels
A children's room requires wall framing no less than a living room. True, before you start creating children's panels, you need to take into account several rules:
- Firstly, exclusively safe fabric is used for children's panels (it can be filled with soft material to create volume, shape, relief);
- Secondly, the fabric should be multi-colored to please the eye;
- Thirdly, finished products are hung without frames or with light frames, so that in case of a fall they do not injure the child.
It remains to be noted that children under 8 years old can be delighted with do-it-yourself fabric panels with peaceful cartoon characters, and up to 12 years old – with various cars or dolls.
Fabric use
Beautiful dense fabrics that match the main wall decoration can complement the overall interior. You can use leftover textiles or purchase material from a studio. The fabric is stretched over wooden plywood and secured using a furniture stapler, tacks or nails.
When decorating walls using panels, it is important to remember that the finished product does not just play an accent role. First of all, it is selected in the same style with the overall design.
Additional Tips
If in a classic interior a panel can correspond to curtains, bedspreads or carpets, then in a modern interior the plot should take the form of glazing, furniture, electrical appliances or fittings.
A panel on canvas with a stretcher is hung on a screw using a rope. But how to make a panel with your own hands if the supporting base is thin cardboard or board?
It's simple - you need to drive several 4-mm staplers into the thematic material, and then tie a rope to them for hanging. In this case, it is advisable to bend the brackets on the front side of the panel if they protrude through the supporting profile.
The beauty of the panel is that it can demonstrate stories through thematic products. For example, to demonstrate a still life with morning coffee, it is enough to glue a bowl to the board, and to the bowl - a brown piece of synthetic fabric with foam swollen from heating. Such a focus of attraction can only be supplemented with coffee beans, a sugar bag and a teaspoon.
