World Map Art Collage
by
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
(IC: blogger)
I love projects made with maps. I came up with this project a few years back because I needed to use up some damaged old maps. I couldn't bring myself to throw them away!
I started with blank stretched canvases from thrift stores and a stack of old, worn maps.
It was a simple project that just took a little math! First I cut squares out of the maps and arranged them on the canvases until I was satisfied with the layout.
Then I used decoupage medium to adhere the map squares.
After drying I added another layer of decoupage medium to protect the paper.
When the project was completely dry (I actually waited until the next day.) I went back over the edges of the squares with a charcoal pencil and rubbed that in with my fingers.
Here's a close up:
I started with blank stretched canvases from thrift stores and a stack of old, worn maps.
It was a simple project that just took a little math! First I cut squares out of the maps and arranged them on the canvases until I was satisfied with the layout.
Then I used decoupage medium to adhere the map squares.
After drying I added another layer of decoupage medium to protect the paper.
When the project was completely dry (I actually waited until the next day.) I went back over the edges of the squares with a charcoal pencil and rubbed that in with my fingers.
Here's a close up:
I actually painted the edges of the small canvases with black paint.
Here's the large one. I didn't paint the edges on it but now that I look at it I think I'll go back and add black paint.
The large one has been hanging over our bed this summer.
I love the soft blue and green colors in the maps. I think they go perfectly with our light green walls and made the room feel very "summer-y".
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Published August 15th, 2016 6:20 PM
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Ann on Aug 18, 2016I LOVE how this came out! I've used maps for projects before but never thought of "tiling" them like this. This one is on my "Make" list. Now I need more maps. So clever of you!
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Michelle Leslie on Aug 24, 2016That makes such a beautiful impact Ann. Love it!!
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