| Do you want to make your son room totally unique? | | | | unable to locate one to borrow, they are only |
| Are you looking for an inexpensive way to decorate a | | | | approximately $50.00 to purchase. Once you find one, |
| boys room? Below you will find step by step | | | | set the projector on a firm surface across from the |
| instructions on how to paint a simple wall mural that will | | | | wall you'd like to paint and ensure that it is set level. |
| add life and excitement to your son's room. Anyone | | | | Otherwise, your image will not be straight on the wall. |
| can do this, you experience necessary! | | | | Now you are ready to start drawing the image onto |
| The first thing you need to do is decide on what you | | | | the wall. Use a sharp pencil and trace your image |
| would like your mural to be. The easiest way to do this | | | | following the projector's outline. |
| is to find a picture of your son's favorite character, | | | | It's time to paint! Purchase some inexpensive acrylic |
| sports star, super hero, etc. Or, choose something that | | | | paints in whichever colors you will need along with a |
| will complement the boys bedding set that you have in | | | | package containing different sized brushes. |
| the room. Most often many boys bedding sets relate | | | | Remember, if you would like your wall mural to |
| to either sports, construction trucks, dinosaurs or super | | | | compliment your boys bedding set, then choose your |
| heros. Whichever you choose, make sure the colors | | | | colors accordingly. Paint your mural beginning with the |
| of the mural will compliment the boys bedding. You can | | | | large areas, then the smaller areas. To make for a |
| also get ideas by looking in his coloring books. A | | | | nicer end result, it is best to start from the top and |
| perfect place for simple yet animated characters. | | | | work your way down. This way your hand or arm |
| So now that you have chosen a mural to paint, you will | | | | does not come into contact with the wet paint. If |
| need to take that picture and get a transparency | | | | desired, you may go back once you are finished and |
| made of it. All copy and print stores can do that for | | | | outline all the edges. If pencil marks still remain, gently |
| you. | | | | wipe then away. |
| Then, you will need to either borrow or rent a | | | | And there you have it! A unique, inexpensive way to |
| projector to project your image onto the wall. Don't be | | | | brighten up your son's room. |
| scared off by this step. It's really quite simple. If you are | | | | |