Things You'll Need:
- Sponge Paintbrushes
- Blue And White House Paints
- Drop Cloths
- Paint Roller Pans
- Paint Rollers With Extension Pole
- Drop Cloths
- Ladders
- Ladders
- Glow-in-the-dark Stars
- Inflatable Planet Mobiles
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Step 1
Remove or cover furniture and put down a drop cloth.
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Step 2
Paint the ceiling blue and let it dry. See "How to Paint a Ceiling" for directions.
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Step 3
Pour white paint into a roller tray.
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Step 4
Holding a sponge flat, dip it into the paint.
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Step 5
Dab the paint-filled sponge on the ceiling.
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Step 6
Make clouds in a free-form shape. You may want to have some pictures of clouds on hand for reference.
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Step 7
Use more paint in the center of the cloud, and less paint as you move out toward the edges.
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Step 8
Leave some areas of blue showing through the white for a light, transparent look.
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Step 9
Make clouds of different sizes.
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Step 10
Cover the ceiling evenly, but randomly, with clouds.










Comments
Yohiel said
on 9/15/2008 As a journeyman Las Vegas Casino Muralist and professional Faux Painter, I would be happy to quote you an estimate for trqaveling to your home or business to paint clouds on your ceiling, murals on your walls, marble on your surface areas, or anything else your heart desires. Images of my work are available for view at:
http://www.jackalexander.mosaicglobe.com
Samples of my skies are at:
http://www.jackalexander.mosaicglobe.com/gallery/3142
A picture of my sky ceiling from "Le Village Buffet" at the Paris Hotel-Casino is at:
http://www.jackalexander.mosaicglobe.com/gallery/3143?page=2
No job is too big or too small. Please feel free to contact me at yohiel@yahoo.com.
Anonymous said
on 8/29/2006 After painting my daughters ceiling blue and with clouds, I bought a cheap home planetarium (Star Theater) from the Discovery Channel Store. I oriented it correctly (North) and turned it on in the darkened room. Then I just put glow in the dark paint on the dots on the ceiling. The effect looks more realistic since the constellations are recognizable.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I use a white glaze, instead of paint, on a damp sea sponge. It is easier to get the clouds to have an airy, light look.
Anonymous said
on 4/16/2007 The best way I've found to create the softest, fluffiest clouds is to use a water-dampened sea sponge to apply the white paint sparingly. Then dry brush the edges in a swirling motion, making sure to wipe off the brush often. You can add to the look until you are pleased with the size and effect. It's a little tricky on the ceiling, but looks much softer than just sponging it on, and is worth the effort.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Always trying to find the easiest and quickest way, I used the white already on the ceiling as the clouds. Then I used wadded-up cheesecloth barely dipped in blue paint to sort of smear the sky in between the clouds. I made the edges of the clouds very filmy blue and brought clouds and sky down the walls in areas, too, because the sky just isn't directly above your head! I like the effect. Just remember, clouds are all sizes and shapes!