I did this on some glass sliders, but instead of painting which would have taken forever, I soaked the fabric in the solution and then hung it, worked great.
I used this method and it worked fantastic. i taped the cut peices of lace to the bottom half of my large windows then applied the cornstarch glue with a 2.5 inch wide paintbrush. i made a much thicker glue than their recipe ie i put 4 tablespoons of corn starch into half cup of water mixed it up then poured that into 1.5 cups of boiling water..then after it thickened i poured it onto a large plate to cool off. i applied it when the glue was slightly warmer than room temperature seems to spread better. the thicker corn starch glue dries into a totally opaque (lets light in but cant see through it) gel so it meshes seamlessly with the lace so you can still see the lace pattern but cant see through the panel at all once its dried. you can remove the top tape once the whole panel is glued on and fill the taped part with the glue. any overspread of glue is quickly removed with clorox wipes without altering the cohesiveness of the glued on lace edge. Thumbs up ladies!!
@@msg3211 i have no idea of storing it; its cheap so i just throw it out. it stayed for the 2 .5 yrs we were in that house then we sold the house. but it worked very well.
okay. so i tried again and it worked! Looks great. First I found another recipe that seemed to make a thicker glue. Also, I took the advice of another reviewer and this time I dipped the lace in the solution. It was so much easier to get to up, manipulate, and in place on the window. After I got the lace in place I let it dry for just a few (it's very hot here 100) and then I went over it with the solution and paintbrush for added coverage. 2 tblsp cornstarch 2 tblsp water Mix and disolve Add 1 1/2 cup boiling water Cool (I put mine in the freezer for a few)
Great idea, Ladies. I want to do this on full length sliding glass doors. I'm planning to use painter's or light duct tape at the top to keep the lace upright on my windows. I'll start gluing the lace to the window beginning about two or three inches down. When that dries, I'll remove the tape and finish gluing the lace to the top of the window. Thanks for the inspiration!
I'm a top floor renter, but you can still see into my kitchen window. I'm betting I could darken the paste with food coloring and sponge it on for a textured look.
Perfect idea for the 6 little squares around my front door, and I already have all the materials. Wish I had seen this before purchasing one of those fancy film rolls from home depot ... I put them up one evening and all of them had fallen onto the floor by next morning. I will provide feedback on this idea soon.
I did this but my Windows don't come out or down to do this my window has a handle crank that opened the window out. Gravity keeps the lace from staying on. It slides right off. So I used my hot glue gun and glued the lace across the top of the window. Once glue hardens you just paint brush on with gluey mixture you made. Also looks nice with trim on top and bottom of window. Use the glue gun again for doing this.
Constance O'Neill I'm planning to use painter's or light duct tape at the top to keep the lace upright on my windows. I'll start gluing the lace to the window beginning about two or three inches down. When that dries, I'll remove the tape and finish gluing the lace to the top of the window.
I was told that cornstarch attracts bugs which we tend to struggle with in our home every summer. Does this project have bugs around when it's hot, and does it last a long while or need to be cleaned and reapplied periodically?
Cute idea...tho I'd put it on the inside...Adhesive backed bubble wrap works well & a cheap fix !...or a tension rod with crafter's netting (the material that makes those scrungy bath poufs) gathered on a tension rod works, too! ...(it comes in many colors )
So excited I found you , Ladies!! We are a DIY family and love trying anything new. We will give this a try on my bathroom window because I, too, have the same issue!!
I would paste the lace to a piece of glass or plexiglass and caulk it to the inside OR the outside so neither moisture from outside or inside from the shower will get to it, AND you can clean both sides.
Coral tv, I put it outside of the window like in the video...its been very humid here in illinois...maybe that won't eirk here. Stinks because I love the look.
This is awesome, and I will most definitely be doing this to the inside of my entryway window beside the door. I don't think I would put it on the outside though, too easy for someone to just pull it off, lol.
I confess, I rarely clean the outside of my windows. But yes I'd put it on the inside. Won't look quite as pretty but still nice. Heck, normally you'd have cloth curtains there so why not lace instead?
FABULOUS idea💡 BUT, I have to ask for clarification and to make sure it’s not me going crazy but which side of the window did you put the lace on, from what I can see is a more modern, up-to-date window with double glass. And, if so, you put it on the outside and essentially anyone can just come rip it off. It technically needs to be put on from the inside. I didn’t look to see if I was the only one with this problem throughout all of the comments but I will double check. And if you have resolved this problem, forgive me.😊
very fun and impressive to watch this. But, not really what I need. I have 2 front windows that I'd like to be able to sit at my desk and look out at the scenery but not have my neighbors who sometimes walk by be able to see me clearly. I don't care if it's a vague outline, just don't want to be that visible. Any suggestions? I plan to use either shutters or blinds but that doesn't solve the problem.
We are going to be Living in our Destination RV with sliding glass doors this summer. We have two Chihuahuas and I don’t want them barking at every one walking by. I’m going to apply a dense lace or some coordinating material to the bottom 2 to 2 1/2 ft of the door so they can’t see anyone walking by.
cool idea....but I would put it on the inside of the window. the privacy you're protecting would be compromised on the outside where the criminal element can simply remove it
I'm gonna take a soapy bucket of water to my room.....protect my surfaces and try this. my windows don't slant of use a horizontal format but if I do it vertically and just catch any mess....that should work
Neat idea. I am curious tho, if instead of using the lace, you could just put some drops of dye or food coloring to the glue/paste and just paint that directly into the window to make it like a colored frosted window....?
you could but I would go to the dollar tree and buy a cheap picture frame take the glass out and practice with colors on it to see what you like and how dark or light you like it before doing it to a large window glass first
Curiosity, would this work on other fabrics or strictly lace? I have sliding doors from my living room to my office and frequently need privacy from one room to the other. Lace is pretty but curious if anyone has tried other materials.
Yes. I used it to cover kitchen cabinets with light weight cotton. Worked great. I soaked the fabric and hung it. Used my hands a squeegee or something flat to smooth out.
Does the corn starch dry as a white color? I'm wanting to use a cream colored lace, but don't want a white-ish dried color to the starch after it dries. TIA :-)
Hi Marina! Amazing, so happy you enjoyed! If you'd like to use mod podge make sure you use a durable kind such as outdoor mod podge that will last. Here's a helpful guide to which kind is best for each use: www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/slideshow/2013/05/06/your-complete-guide-to-mod-podge.html#/slide/formula-guide Thanks so much for watching!
After reading these comments/ questions, some of you need to avoid DIY craft ideas. No markers, scissors, Hot glue or even hot water for that matter. It's literally a 2 min video and all I keep picturing is some of you are the teacher in Billy Madison taking glue paste and applying it to your face.
I'm moving into a ground floor apartment and am concerned about one of the bedroom windows that faces the street. Meaning no privacy other than the blinds. This is a wonderful option instead in place of adding curtains. I will have to do this on the inside though. Could you please let me know if this process is ok to do on the inside of the window?
I did this last year on my kitchen window and my living room window. Works like a dream, however, my kitchen window is a single pane and, with condensation, got moldy. Any suggestions to avoid that? My living room window is still going strong only thing is the edges are slightly pulling up where the window opens .
Coral also can u please help me with diy wallpaper adhesive? The kind that helps in sticking the wallpaper straight away on the wall and is strong as well! Please help i am in desperate need of it..
The Lace isn't paper, so it'll hold against water. The only thing you need to be worried about is taking away the corn starch, which holds it to the glass! Waterproof isn't quite the right word, but it should hold a few cleanings. Push come to shove, you just add more adhesive (in a thin layer) when you're done!
Since the lace and starch-glue is being placed on the exterior portion of the glass -- can you please tell us how it's going to 'hold up' when it rains all day and night in your part of the world? I don't see this surviving the elements. You could have just purchased some of that decorative window film found at Lowes or Home Depot and easily applied that on the inside of the window with some soap and water. And, if you wanted to take it down, all you have to do is simply peel it off. Placing this fabric on the outside of the window is a waste of time, it will probably come right off with the first rain.
+Jaden Lowe It's been up for a few weeks so far and has survived several rainstorms already without any damage. I'm keeping an eye on it though. It was such a quick and easy task that I can easily just wash it off and start again, on the inside if need be. I'll keep you posted on how long it lasts.
UPDATE: We're now about a year and half after completing the original project. Still no mold of any kind but the corners of the lace had started to lift due to exposure to the weather. So just yesterday I reapplied more corn starch solution all over and it looks perfect again.
It's been up for a few weeks so far and has survived several rainstorms already without any damage. I'm keeping an eye on it though. It was such a quick and easy task that I can easily just wash it off and start again, on the inside if need be. I'll keep you posted on how long it lasts.
UPDATE: We're now about a year and half after completing the original project and the corners of the lace had started to lift due to exposure to the weather. So just yesterday I reapplied more corn starch solution all over and it looks perfect again.
Catherine Hanrahan im happy for you that its workin nicely but im nervous its workin too nicely. like its gonna be impossible to remove. i also think putting it on the outside gives a nice finished look. i want the starch to dry clear tho bc i want to be able to look outside...i hope thats possible. thanks for great easy tutorial
I plan on doing this on 2 tall windows that I want light to pass through but still want privacy. I want to get several colors of sheer fabrics and make it look like stained glass. I'll let you know how it turned out... 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
It was on the outside and it was fine for about a year and half and the corners just recently started to lift. I just reapplied some of the paste again yesterday and it's back to good as new.
It was on the outside and it was fine for about a year and half and the corners just recently started to lift. I just reapplied some of the paste again yesterday and it's back to good as new.
someone wrote on here that she had a problem with the lace panel sliding down when she was applying it so she ran a bead of hot glue across the top to hold the lace. Then started painting on the cornstarch mixture. That should work for you.
I couldn't answer that for you Elaine because I haven't tried any larger sizes but if you could lay the window flat while it dries I bet it would be more likely to hold up.
Hello! :) If you put it on the outside you can avoid it lifting to the humidity in the washroom if your house doesn't have much circulation. Catherine put it on the outside and provided this update: 'UPDATE: We're now about a year and half after completing the original project and the corners of the lace had started to lift due to exposure to the weather. So just yesterday I reapplied more corn starch solution all over and it looks perfect again.' Hope this helps! Thanks for watching :)
will it work if I use black lace??? want to try to use this on my window to decrease the amount of light that comes in the morning. would the cornstarch leave a white residue on the lace??? is there an alternative paste I could use????
Try cutting a little piece as a tester on a drinking glass or something, see what it looks like. I have a bedroom window that faces east... might try this idea!
I tried it but it wasn't very successful. I used beige and white doilies and it just looked dull. So I took them down and used the centre from an old laced tablecloth and it worked so much better. I'm very happy with the result.....and all thanks to your wonderful video.
Hey Michelle! 😊 To avoid this, a well ventilated bathroom (using a fan or windows and wiping surfaces dry) can help prevent the steam from impacting the glue. Hope this helps, and thanks so much for watching!
If you would like to cover your past lace, Dani and Catherine suggest you can add another sheet of lace with glue over top. Here is a handy article that we love to help combat this issue as well! www.grahambrown.com/ca/how-to/can-you-hang-wallpaper-in-a-damp-area/Blog-HowTo-CanYouUseWallpaperDampWalls.html
ok i know im late but can u please tell me. can i do this for my bedroom? i want to take down the blinds cause its summer in nz but i need something that will blackout the room all day esp at night when the lights are on. thanx
I'm not sure what the blinds have to do with summer, but if you need to black out a room, there are actual curtains for that called... Blackout Curtains ;) You can find them at almost all home goods stores.
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I did this on some glass sliders, but instead of painting which would have taken forever, I soaked the fabric in the solution and then hung it, worked great.
I was thinking of doing the same thing! Lol
Melissa Miller exactly! That's what I say. Just lay in the solution.
Melissa,
Just like wall paper!
I was thinking the same thing the know now 🤦♀️
Is it easy to remove? And does it causes damage to the window? I live in a rental apartment.
I used this method and it worked fantastic. i taped the cut peices of lace to the bottom half of my large windows then applied the cornstarch glue with a 2.5 inch wide paintbrush. i made a much thicker glue than their recipe ie i put 4 tablespoons of corn starch into half cup of water mixed it up then poured that into 1.5 cups of boiling water..then after it thickened i poured it onto a large plate to cool off. i applied it when the glue was slightly warmer than room temperature seems to spread better. the thicker corn starch glue dries into a totally opaque (lets light in but cant see through it) gel so it meshes seamlessly with the lace so you can still see the lace pattern but cant see through the panel at all once its dried. you can remove the top tape once the whole panel is glued on and fill the taped part with the glue. any overspread of glue is quickly removed with clorox wipes without altering the cohesiveness of the glued on lace edge. Thumbs up ladies!!
just what I thought would work on windows that you can't lay flat
Lauren Johnson awesome! These are great tips. Thank you so much.
I made lots of it. What can I do with the extra glue? How long can it stay?
@@msg3211 i have no idea of storing it; its cheap so i just throw it out. it stayed for the 2 .5 yrs we were in that house then we sold the house. but it worked very well.
except you put it on the wrong side of the window! first rain and it pulls off and theres your biker neighbor looking into your window....
Nope, it's still going strong!
Eagles
My biker neighbour would be the one chasing the guy looking in the window!!
@@danigray Guess it doesn't rain on that window otherwise this tutorial is complete garbage?
Would not survive in the midwest weather.
This worked so well. I have never been more happy with a DIY! Thank you
okay. so i tried again and it worked! Looks great. First I found another recipe that seemed to make a thicker glue. Also, I took the advice of another reviewer and this time I dipped the lace in the solution. It was so much easier to get to up, manipulate, and in place on the window. After I got the lace in place I let it dry for just a few (it's very hot here 100) and then I went over it with the solution and paintbrush for added coverage.
2 tblsp cornstarch
2 tblsp water
Mix and disolve
Add 1 1/2 cup boiling water
Cool (I put mine in the freezer for a few)
Fantastic. We're thinking of updating or even doing a new video with everyone's suggestions. Bg thanks!
Just tried it for a glass pane by my front door! I looooove it!!!! Thanks for sharing
Great idea, Ladies. I want to do this on full length sliding glass doors. I'm planning to use painter's or light duct tape at the top to keep the lace upright on my windows. I'll start gluing the lace to the window beginning about two or three inches down. When that dries, I'll remove the tape and finish gluing the lace to the top of the window. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Angel! Amazing- we're so happy to have helped inspire you. Happy DIY-ing!
Did you do it inside the window of sliding door or outside
I'm a top floor renter, but you can still see into my kitchen window. I'm betting I could darken the paste with food coloring and sponge it on for a textured look.
I LOVE that idea!
Do several colors for a stained glass effect
Sarah Rose did you try it and how did it come out if you did
Can you use other fabrics?
Perfect idea for the 6 little squares around my front door, and I already have all the materials. Wish I had seen this before purchasing one of those fancy film rolls from home depot ... I put them up one evening and all of them had fallen onto the floor by next morning. I will provide feedback on this idea soon.
You didn't peel the backing off
great idea ! I'm going to use contact plastic instead, but I love the idea of cornstarch, natural element yeah!!
This is such a great idea to solve a privacy issue in your bathroom. Big thanks.
+Kit Redmond Thanks Kit!
+Kit Redmond Thank you Kit! This is one of my favorite projects we've done so far!
You could also use it on clear glass shower doors, outside, even part way up for privacy. Just an idea.
I did this but my Windows don't come out or down to do this my window has a handle crank that opened the window out. Gravity keeps the lace from staying on. It slides right off. So I used my hot glue gun and glued the lace across the top of the window. Once glue hardens you just paint brush on with gluey mixture you made. Also looks nice with trim on top and bottom of window. Use the glue gun again for doing this.
Constance O'Neill
I'm planning to use painter's or light duct tape at the top to keep the lace upright on my windows. I'll start gluing the lace to the window beginning about two or three inches down. When that dries, I'll remove the tape and finish gluing the lace to the top of the window.
Thank you!
Actually, this would be really cool to add a thin piece of plexiglass over as well!
am doing this on glass doors to an old cupboard.
just did our front door window...took maybe 20 min:)!!!
I love the privacy lace window. I will be doing this on my 2 side windows ty
Amazing Sheila! We would love to see your result, feel free to send it to us on Instagram at @coraltv. Thanks so much for watching.
I was told that cornstarch attracts bugs which we tend to struggle with in our home every summer. Does this project have bugs around when it's hot, and does it last a long while or need to be cleaned and reapplied periodically?
Hey I've wandered by 5 years later and I was wondering the same thing. I think I will do a fine line of borax in the base of my window just in case...
Good video girls. Thanks for sharing.
I'm going to do this for a few of mine, thanks, great idea
I don't see how I can mess this up after your demo and all the great comments. I'm going to attempt this on bathroom windows and sliding doors.
this is a great idea! made a similar starch solution to paste posters. never thought of using it on lace to create privacy windows. wow!!!
+WalkingonSunshine Thanks so much for watching!
+WalkingonSunshine Humble cornstarch is such a versatile product!
To paste posters? You use it on the back as an adhesive? If so that's a great idea! I have a poster that needs a home on my wall. :)
Hi this idea to place a poster on wall is really interesting n seems like mess free. Can it be easily removed after sometime without any mess?
Cute idea...tho I'd put it on the inside...Adhesive backed bubble wrap works well & a cheap fix !...or a tension rod with crafter's netting (the material that makes those scrungy bath poufs) gathered on a tension rod works, too!
...(it comes in many colors
)
Great Idea! Looks pretty too. Thanks for sharing.
So excited I found you , Ladies!! We are a DIY family and love trying anything new. We will give this a try on my bathroom window because I, too, have the same issue!!
Let us know how it turns out! Feel free to shoot a picture to us on twitter @CoralTV
Coral, I sure will. We are on our way to get some lace right now. 😀🙈🛀
Amazing! If you're a frequent DIYer we'd love to chat about a potential colab! Shoot us a private message on any of our channels if you're interested!
I would paste the lace to a piece of glass or plexiglass and caulk it to the inside OR the outside so neither moisture from outside or inside from the shower will get to it, AND you can clean both sides.
Hi Neil! That's a great idea, thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
Love this idea for my sliding doors on the first floor!
+MsZahori45 Ooooh! I would really like to see a pic of that once it's done.
+MsZahori45 I too would like to see a pic of the finished product.
Catherine,
Looks like no one ever responds to other people around here!
MsZahori45
I'm going to try to do this with sliding glass doors, too
Coral tv, I put it outside of the window like in the video...its been very humid here in illinois...maybe that won't eirk here. Stinks because I love the look.
Great idea 😀Thank You. Happy New Year
This is awesome, and I will most definitely be doing this to the inside of my entryway window beside the door. I don't think I would put it on the outside though, too easy for someone to just pull it off, lol.
Ha! I never thought of that. I've been lucky so far. It's still up!
If you have a storm window outside of that then you're good
I did this to my bathroom window.. works best on the inside of the window.. it works best that way.
How do you keep it clean?
I like this idea -- on the outside -- maybe thats better unless summer rain??
I wouldn't put it on the outside since outside-windows get rained on and need regular cleaning .
I confess, I rarely clean the outside of my windows. But yes I'd put it on the inside. Won't look quite as pretty but still nice. Heck, normally you'd have cloth curtains there so why not lace instead?
Angela,
Why won't it look as pretty? I would think if it's cut perfectly it would be okay.
Did you try it? Let us know please! :)
You two are so cute! thank you for the hack. Need to go shop for some lace now
Try the booklet from your local library, 'Window Coverings' by Kurt and Rod
Great suggestion Shane! We'll look into it as soon as possible!
I see what you did there😂 silly you
great idea
I live on the lower floor and i was tring to find a way to block out my north window and this will be the way to go
Let us know how it turns out!
AWESOME GIRLS...great idea!!
FABULOUS idea💡
BUT, I have to ask for clarification and to make sure it’s not me going crazy but which side of the window did you put the lace on, from what I can see is a more modern, up-to-date window with double glass.
And, if so, you put it on the outside and essentially anyone can just come rip it off. It technically needs to be put on from the inside. I didn’t look to see if I was the only one with this problem throughout all of the comments but I will double check. And if you have resolved this problem, forgive me.😊
Looks great BUT, what if the rain hits it? I'm thinking it would just slide off?
very fun and impressive to watch this. But, not really what I need. I have 2 front windows that I'd like to be able to sit at my desk and look out at the scenery but not have my neighbors who sometimes walk by be able to see me clearly. I don't care if it's a vague outline, just don't want to be that visible. Any suggestions? I plan to use either shutters or blinds but that doesn't solve the problem.
Beautiful! Great job ladies!
Can you just use Elmer's Glue?
Love it!
So, do you leave the lace on the window? The outside of the window?? That is very odd. Not at all sure about this method for getting privacy,
I put adhesive film on my bathroom window but moisture causes it to fall. How can this be prevented.
We are going to be Living in our Destination RV with sliding glass doors this summer. We have two Chihuahuas and I don’t want them barking at every one walking by. I’m going to apply a dense lace or some coordinating material to the bottom 2 to 2 1/2 ft of the door so they can’t see anyone walking by.
cool idea....but I would put it on the inside of the window. the privacy you're protecting would be compromised on the outside where the criminal element can simply remove it
I'm gonna take a soapy bucket of water to my room.....protect my surfaces and try this. my windows don't slant of use a horizontal format but if I do it vertically and just catch any mess....that should work
Let me know how it goes.
Question if it can hold up in the rain on the outside then it can hold up on the inside too
Could you use black lace or would the corn starch show up?
Neat idea. I am curious tho, if instead of using the lace, you could just put some drops of dye or food coloring to the glue/paste and just paint that directly into the window to make it like a colored frosted window....?
you could but I would go to the dollar tree and buy a cheap picture frame take the glass out and practice with colors on it to see what you like and how dark or light you like it before doing it to a large window glass first
That's a very good idea. We practiced on spare glass before gumming up an expensive window.
So if I’m bathroom I’m guessing it takes moisture well w/o the lace wanting to slide off?
Curiosity, would this work on other fabrics or strictly lace? I have sliding doors from my living room to my office and frequently need privacy from one room to the other. Lace is pretty but curious if anyone has tried other materials.
Yes. I used it to cover kitchen cabinets with light weight cotton. Worked great. I soaked the fabric and hung it. Used my hands a squeegee or something flat to smooth out.
Wont rain wash it off?
Does the corn starch dry as a white color? I'm wanting to use a cream colored lace, but don't want a white-ish dried color to the starch after it dries. TIA :-)
Love!
+calmdownandliveitup Thank you!
I love the vintage look. Would modpodge be an alternative?
Hi Marina! Amazing, so happy you enjoyed! If you'd like to use mod podge make sure you use a durable kind such as outdoor mod podge that will last. Here's a helpful guide to which kind is best for each use: www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/slideshow/2013/05/06/your-complete-guide-to-mod-podge.html#/slide/formula-guide
Thanks so much for watching!
After reading these comments/ questions, some of you need to avoid DIY craft ideas. No markers, scissors, Hot glue or even hot water for that matter. It's literally a 2 min video and all I keep picturing is some of you are the teacher in Billy Madison taking glue paste and applying it to your face.
Tidd,
After reading your comment, you need to refrain from commenting on social media.
Gracie
I agree!
😂😂😂😂😂😂 I was thinking similarly!
OK...love it but I have a question, does the lace go on the outside of window?? Not inside...and what if your window doesn't go flat?
You can try it on the inside if you want.
Can I use splooge instead of corn starch?
So when it rained???
I had a ton of corn starch left! What to do with all the left over? LOL
Thicken soups, sauces, stews.
Would this be too difficult to do for a larger window that you can't lay Horizon for application?
I'm moving into a ground floor apartment and am concerned about one of the bedroom windows that faces the street. Meaning no privacy other than the blinds. This is a wonderful option instead in place of adding curtains. I will have to do this on the inside though. Could you please let me know if this process is ok to do on the inside of the window?
Hi! Yes! of course it's ok! You can do it on either side!
And it doesn't attract insects or rot and mold?
We haven't experienced that!
XMorningStar,
If it did, I would say take it off and clean it or replace it.
I did this last year on my kitchen window and my living room window. Works like a dream, however, my kitchen window is a single pane and, with condensation, got moldy. Any suggestions to avoid that? My living room window is still going strong only thing is the edges are slightly pulling up where the window opens .
Use self-adhesive privacy film
How long do you let it dry for?
How do I clean the window? We have so much dirt here.. It needs a regular cleaning with water... But this thing will come off with water
Shrestha Ray if you use a sponge and dab, rather than wiping, the lace should stay on!
Coral okay so it's waterproof?
Thank you so much for answering ☺️
Coral also can u please help me with diy wallpaper adhesive? The kind that helps in sticking the wallpaper straight away on the wall and is strong as well!
Please help i am in desperate need of it..
The Lace isn't paper, so it'll hold against water. The only thing you need to be worried about is taking away the corn starch, which holds it to the glass! Waterproof isn't quite the right word, but it should hold a few cleanings. Push come to shove, you just add more adhesive (in a thin layer) when you're done!
For the wall paper glue try this;
1 1/2 cups white flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp alum*
3 cups of water
Since the lace and starch-glue is being placed on the exterior portion of the glass -- can you please tell us how it's going to 'hold up' when it rains all day and night in your part of the world? I don't see this surviving the elements.
You could have just purchased some of that decorative window film found at Lowes or Home Depot and easily applied that on the inside of the window with some soap and water. And, if you wanted to take it down, all you have to do is simply peel it off.
Placing this fabric on the outside of the window is a waste of time, it will probably come right off with the first rain.
Yeah I'm wondering the same thing, this doesn't seem like it would hold up outside a desert/Med climate. Certainly not here in New England
Has anyone used liquid startch instead of cornstarch?
Cute idea, but will this get moldy because it's outside and exposed to the elements?
+Jaden Lowe It's been up for a few weeks so far and has survived several rainstorms already without any damage. I'm keeping an eye on it though. It was such a quick and easy task that I can easily just wash it off and start again, on the inside if need be. I'll keep you posted on how long it lasts.
Why not just use it on the inside?
UPDATE: We're now about a year and half after completing the original
project. Still no mold of any kind but the corners of the lace had started to lift due to exposure
to the weather. So just yesterday I reapplied more corn starch solution
all over and it looks perfect again.
It's been up for a few weeks so far and has survived several rainstorms
already without any damage. I'm keeping an eye on it though. It was such
a quick and easy task that I can easily just wash it off and start
again, on the inside if need be. I'll keep you posted on how long it
lasts.
hwo will it handle outside elements?
Hi, is there a effective substitute that can be used instead of corn starch?
It will come out with rain if placed outside
Just wondering how you did the teal tree in the background ?
Bought it that way ;)
If you apply it on the outside won't a good rain storm wash it off?
It was on the inside.
UPDATE: We're now about a year and half after completing the original project and the corners of the lace had started to lift due to exposure to the weather. So just yesterday I reapplied more corn starch solution all over and it looks perfect again.
Carol,
No, the one here on the video they did it on the outside.
Catherine Hanrahan im happy for you that its workin nicely but im nervous its workin too nicely. like its gonna be impossible to remove. i also think putting it on the outside gives a nice finished look. i want the starch to dry clear tho bc i want to be able to look outside...i hope thats possible. thanks for great easy tutorial
@@chatinwithcatherine thank you for that update! I have some old shirts that are mesh with a beautiful print. Doing this to my bathroom using them
What happens when your bathroom gets steamy?
Carol Goering it's on the outside.
Stephanie,
I have the same question.
Some people rather have it on the inside.
How does it work on the outside when it rains?
How can the glued-in lace be removed?
If you watched the video, they tell you it can be removed with soap and warm water.
Wait till paste cools??
I plan on doing this on 2 tall windows that I want light to pass through but still want privacy. I want to get several colors of sheer fabrics and make it look like stained glass. I'll let you know how it turned out... 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
decoupage on the window
You did it on the outside of the window. Wouldn't it be best inside? Due to weather? I live in MI so all 4 seasons. How do you get it off?
It was on the inside.
No it wasn't lol
It was on the outside and it was fine for about a year and half and the corners just recently started to lift. I just reapplied some of the paste again yesterday and it's back to good as new.
I like the idea but how about when it rains, wont that start to fall off? would it work for winter? for the snow?
+Mari Ordo so far, so good! You can also do it to the inside of the window, but it might require a little extra trimming!
It was on the outside and it was fine for about a year and half and the
corners just recently started to lift. I just reapplied some of the
paste again yesterday and it's back to good as new.
What’s wrong with a blind?
If I use a lace table cloth to cover a large window about 40" x 45", will it be too heavy for this project?
someone wrote on here that she had a problem with the lace panel sliding down when she was applying it so she ran a bead of hot glue across the top to hold the lace. Then started painting on the cornstarch mixture. That should work for you.
I couldn't answer that for you Elaine because I haven't tried any larger sizes but if you could lay the window flat while it dries I bet it would be more likely to hold up.
Can I use mod podge?
Mod Podge may be more permanent, so just make sure this is something you want to commit to before you do it!
Wondering why they put it on the outside
Hello! :) If you put it on the outside you can avoid it lifting to the humidity in the washroom if your house doesn't have much circulation. Catherine put it on the outside and provided this update: 'UPDATE: We're now about a year and half after completing the original project and the corners of the lace had started to lift due to exposure to the weather. So just yesterday I reapplied more corn starch solution all over and it looks perfect again.' Hope this helps! Thanks for watching :)
will it work if I use black lace??? want to try to use this on my window to decrease the amount of light that comes in the morning. would the cornstarch leave a white residue on the lace??? is there an alternative paste I could use????
U could add food coloring to the glue mixture to make it appear darker.
Try cutting a little piece as a tester on a drinking glass or something, see what it looks like. I have a bedroom window that faces east... might try this idea!
Did it work?
I'm going to try this with dollies.
Let us know how it turns out!
I tried it but it wasn't very successful. I used beige and white doilies and it just looked dull. So I took them down and used the centre from an old laced tablecloth and it worked so much better. I'm very happy with the result.....and all thanks to your wonderful video.
Awww glad it was able to work out in the end!
This was fine for a few days... Now the glue is peeling and flaking off the lace... what'd I do wring?
Hey Michelle! 😊 To avoid this, a well ventilated bathroom (using a fan or windows and wiping surfaces dry) can help prevent the steam from impacting the glue. Hope this helps, and thanks so much for watching!
If you would like to cover your past lace, Dani and Catherine suggest you can add another sheet of lace with glue over top. Here is a handy article that we love to help combat this issue as well!
www.grahambrown.com/ca/how-to/can-you-hang-wallpaper-in-a-damp-area/Blog-HowTo-CanYouUseWallpaperDampWalls.html
ok i know im late but can u please tell me. can i do this for my bedroom? i want to take down the blinds cause its summer in nz but i need something that will blackout the room all day esp at night when the lights are on. thanx
I'm even later. Why wouldn't you be able to. But it's not a black out, it's only to stop people seeing through, not to keep the light out.
I'm not sure what the blinds have to do with summer, but if you need to black out a room, there are actual curtains for that called... Blackout Curtains ;) You can find them at almost all home goods stores.
I bet if you add a few drops of food coloring (if you like ) you can make it a soft pink, green, whatever???
Good idea. We'll incorporate it into our next video in this space. Thanks for the input.
I cant see because of the ads!
Irishindian89 the ads play at the start of the video! If you just wait through them the video will automatically begin playing - sorry for the confusion
Why did you put the lace on the outside. Rain will get it wet.
Could you use a watered down PVA Solution?
You could, but it might be harder to take off again.
Can u tell me please whats name of the powder that u but it with water????
How long does it take to dry?
Depends on how hot and dry the weather is.
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Would Mod-Podge glue work as well?
I don't know. I don't think it would wash off as easily as cornstarch though if you ever wanted to pull the lace down.
I saw it in another demo and they used mod podge .