Re: Print your own wallpaper with an Epson?

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<x-flowed>Hi Linda:

I'm curious which water-based acrylic you brush on and whether or not 
the brush strokes are visible.

Thanks,

Andy Darlow

>Fine artists...avert your eyes :)
>
>Alan - I have printed images that were subsequently stuck to walls and
>boards and foamcore and metal and just about everything but my miniature
>horse (and I'm eyeing him....)
>
>I think you would use a little different process than normal wallpaper
>application...but other than that there is no reason why you shouldn't be
>able to do it.
>
>I use Generations ink and Epson's Archival Matte and apply the print  with a
>liberal dose of  decoupage glue (modpodge or Royal coat which is my
>preference.) I use a hard plastic roller to make sure it is stuck down all
>around the edges. This glue does dry fast so I doubt you could work with
>really long sheets successfuly.  You might have to experiment with other
>adhesives.  If you get the adhesive on the face of the paper, it will show.
>I usually use a water-based acrylic (brush on) topcoat which takes care of
>any glue that ends up on the face of the print. I have learned that the
>Generations inks and EAM are amazingly tough and can take just about any
>crazy process I throw at them. And I do have lots of fun.
>
>Good luck...Linda
>

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