In India, very few textiles escape having some extra form of decoration beyond colour dye. It is as if they simply cannot resist adding another pattern, thread, or ornament. We bring to you an Indian-style DIY project on wall border stamping.
Border Stamp Decor
‘Bindis’ or the beautiful designs painted by Indian women on their foreheads, come as a source of inspiration for these little teardrop-shaped motifs. One can recreate it by stamping the shapes on the wall using clear glue (also known as size), and then rubbing sheets of gold leaves over it when it is almost dry.
The result is a gleaming gold shape. The pattern for the borders on walls is larger. These border stamps are very popular in Indian wall décor.
Things Required for DIY Wall Border Stamp
- Copies of the patterns
- Cloth
- Plate
- Plumb line marked at 30 cm intervals
- Soft brush
- Tablespoon
- Two or more packs of gold leaf – the squares can be cut into half with scissors or a scalpel to avoid waste
Template for Indian Wall Art Prints
Search the internet for actual size patterns for the foam stamps, and then take a print on thin paper. This will help you cut through easily when you make the stamps.
The Step-By-Step Process Of the Indian Style DIY Project on Wall Border Stamping
Use firm foam to make foam stamps. However, make sure you cut it slowly and accurately to get the best effect.
Below are the steps for doing wall border stamping.
On a concluding note, the bindi stamps and border pattern are just the beginning when creating your Indian-style room. Look for bright accessories and a bunch of flowers to add to the riot of colours that is the hallmark of the Indian look!
Now that you are familiar with the steps involved in DIY Wall border stamping, you might also like to know about other DIY projects to enhance the beauty of your house.
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Huta Raval – An English Literature and Journalism Topper, Huta Raval has graduated from the L D Arts College, Ahmedabad. Post serving for 23 years in the NBFC and Public Library Sectors her desire for ‘writing the unwritten’ brought her to the creative field of content writing. Her clientele comprises of NGOs, Blogging Platforms, Newspapers, Academic Institutions, et al.
