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Painting a cloud ceiling or sky murals is no different than painting the wall other than the uncomfortable positions you will have to maintain throughout your project. Cloud painting on walls is much easier on the neck and back.
There are cloud oil painting techniques, but for the sake of a quick drying surface we will stick to the acrylic process for painting a cloud painting. Oil paints are more forgiving, but for walls acrylic paints will be best for faux cloud painting so long as you don't go too slow. We will be painting clouds and skies with acrylic paint. And when painting clouds and skies with acrylic paint if you sponge too long in low humidity, your blending is not going to go very well.
While most nursery painting ideas are either bright, bold or of a very active design, the airy nursery wall mural that we are about to paint is peaceful, natural and should not over-excite or stimulate you or your baby. Most any baby crib bedding set, accessories and decorations that you prefer will be a complimentary color and print for this nursery background paint project. The clouds in the ceiling mural of clouds will not interfere with any of the basics of your chosen nursery decor or baby bedroom color scheme. If you have any doubts about color combinations, you can always refer to the Color Wheel to layout an harmonious color scheme or verify color theory basics.
While this theme can be used universally, there are several nursery themes that will really shine against light blue sky faux painting technique. The ladybug nursery theme, the princess nursery theme, the garden nursery theme and others will coordinate and blend well with your beginner baby nursery theme painting technique that you will learn here. Think of how your princess' castle will shine against a flawless blue skyline.
Don't stop with painting a ceiling mural full of clouds! Paint a tree mural on the nursery wall to create a feeling of nature in your child's room. Just do a section at a time because when painting clouds and skies with acrylic paint the paint dries fast.
This is not a faux painting technique that would be limited only to a baby's nursery. Any kid's room will look more airy and fresh with this beautifully painted sky blue wall mural on your baby's ceiling or walls.
For added texture in your cloud mural, use a few of the cool nursery wall painting techniques such as the addition of objects or materials to make your project three dimensional or the use of combing or ragging techniques. Sponging faux clouds in your cloud mural will work especially well.
While choosing your paint colors, be certain to choose the proper paint finish that will give good results. There are several paint manufacturer websites with excellent how-to sections, such as Benjamin Moore Paints and Sherwin Williams Paints. If you have questions they have customer support staff that will happy to help.
First the nursery ceiling is painted a light blue. This will be the background and foundation of your cloud mural.
You will next mix four parts faux glaze to one part white paint (latex paints will work just as well as oil paint and will dry quicker)to create your cloud mural color.
Dip your damp sea sponge into the white glaze. Blot the excess paint from your sponge onto a clean cloth. Try painting a practice cloud mural by making sponge clouds on a board until you get the feel and look you want before moving onto the actual cloud mural on your nursery wall or ceiling.
Make loose fluffy clouds with your sponge by using light pressing motions. Go outside and look at the sky for inspiration for ideas in completing your cloud mural craft painting project!
Look no further than nature for perfect color schemes and ideas for your cloud mural.
For instance:
Paint a bluebird with a rosy red breast flying in the blue skies of your cloud mural that you have just painted.
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Now that you know how to paint a cloud ceiling, get creative! Paint a cloud mural with clouds in shapes for your baby rooms. You can paint clouds on the ceiling and walls that look like ducks, teddy bears, kitty cats, bunny rabbits, or puppy dogs. The cloud mural picture at the top of this page has used this technique. Paint a fairy castle in the clouds for your little prince or princess!
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Arch a colorful rainbow woven throughout the cloud painting on your ceiling or walls. A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in your cloud mural would be a lovely touch. If you wish, a leprechaun watching over his treasure can be detailed in or place some over sized nursery themed wallies of fairies and other wee storybook characters.
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Are you fond of airbrush painting? Try your hand with airbrushing your clouds for an unusually soft cloud mural fantasy painting. Paint a beautiful sunset as a background with colors as rich as a juicy ripe peach.
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If you just have no time to paint wall clouds without tempting rain clouds to storm on your busy schedule, simply buy some of the pre-pasted cloud wallpapers or cloud stickies that are on the market to use instead of painting a cloud mural on your ceiling and walls.
Give your nursery cloud mural a three dimensional effect by sewing some pillows in cloud shapes. Sew several in various shapes and sizes. Attach them to the nursery walls by using velcro strips. Using this quick and easy technique will make it possible for you to remove your homemade clouds from the wall so that baby might play with them from time to time! You can even whip up a few extra pillows on the sewing machine for use in the nursery rocking chair. Some pillows in the rocker will give welcome added support during those midnight soothing sessions.
Stick to your basic nursery plan and budget, it will make your nursery decorating project go much smoother. Don't just stop with a cloud mural on your baby's wall. Personalize your baby nursery theme with personalized items that you choose to compliment your nursery decor.
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