Wall art is an excellent way to decorate your home. You can home for inspiration or just find something that is easy and inexpensive. It can be anything from your initials to a beautiful painting that changes depending on the time of day. Wall art is easy to install and easy to maintain. It can make your home look more comfortable and welcoming for you and for those who come to visit. It will also make it easier for people who live in rentals or condos with little or no space, or those with large empty walls in their homes.
Tips on how to make your own wall art
1. Begin by looking around your home
Is there a beautiful painting that you have had on the wall for years without putting it on display in a frame? Is there a piece of artwork that you have inherited or bought but never really put it up? Take all of these things and go to your local art or craft store and purchase some canvases or mats. You can choose any size you need as long as it is not much larger than the piece of art itself.
2. Choose the best size for your art
The real challenge to making wall art lies in finding a way to hang it on the wall. The size of the image is an important factor. Some people choose to use their own works of art as a reference, but you can also find smaller ones that come with stands.
This will make it easy for the artist to change the work each day depending on what time of day they are hanging it up. So if you want to hang an artwork that is just under 5 pounds, then do not get one that is larger than 8 inches wide and 10 inches high.
3. Start from the bottom
The first part of hanging an art piece on the wall is to take a tape measure and measure the long side of the image. Write this measurement down. You may want to get a protractor to help make this easier. Some items that you can hang on your wall are wood or metal, and if you are going to use a metal frame you will need screws to attach it to your walls. Look around and find where they are sold in your area so that you do not have to visit a store all the way across town or country when you only need one or two screws for hanging something.
4. Find the right type of wall art for you
There are many different types of art that you can choose from. It is up to you to make your own image or use one that is already made. You can choose between prints or original pieces. You may want to get some ideas in a book or on the internet. You can even find them in catalogues, but if you think they are too expensive, then check your local charity thrift store. They may have something just as good, but at a very low price, and it will not cost any extra to have it framed.
