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.
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.
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!
on 11/22/2005
There is now glow-in-the-dark paint available to paint stars with. Use a sponge stencil when the room is somewhat dark so you can see where you are placing the stars. Much less tacky looking than the cheap, plastic stars.
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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!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 There is now glow-in-the-dark paint available to paint stars with. Use a sponge stencil when the room is somewhat dark so you can see where you are placing the stars. Much less tacky looking than the cheap, plastic stars.