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3 Refreshing Ways To Control The "See Through" In Your Window

Get the best creative solutions to keep your privacy and still enjoy the transparency of glass
By Leah Fried
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 1 Measure your front door

Step 1: Measure your front door

Take out your tape measure or ruler and measure the glass surface area that you will be covering
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 2 Arrange all supplies

Step 2: Arrange all supplies

Make sure you have: Frosty Adhesive Contact Paper, Scissors, Tape Measure, Pencil or pen, Measure Tape
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 3 Cut out your shapes

Step 3: Trace the shapes you want and cut out

Decide what shape or pattern you'd like to create for your frosted glass pieces
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 4 Stick your pieces on the door

Step 4: Stick your pieces on the door

Work from the bottom up if you are covering a large-scale door or window
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 5 Make sure there are no air bubbles

Step 5: Make sure there are no air bubbles

You can use a ruler to help you out (Julien K., Hometalk Team)
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Next Create a mosaic window using glue

Next: Create a mosaic window using... glue

Allow the sun shine through your window's trace
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 1 Grab an old or unused window

Step 1: Grab an old or unused window

Clean it first, before you start this project
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass

Step 2: Print some flowers coloring papers

You want the tracing lines to have some space - without too many details
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass

Step 3: Attach coloring paper behind glass

Stick the paper to the window by using some tape
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 4 Mix 1 tbs of black acrylic into glue

Step 4: Mix 1 tbs of black acrylic into glue

Use a skewer and then mixed it well to disperse the paint
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 5 Trace the outlines

Step 5: Trace the outlines

Make sure the coloring papers behind are secured in place
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 6 Remove printouts and let the glue dry

Step 6: Remove printouts and let the glue dry

Leave the window to fully dry before the next step
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 7 Mix 2 1 tbs of clear glue to paint

Step 7: Mix 2:1 tbs of clear glue to paint

Be sure to mix the clear glue and acrylic paint well
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 8 Paint within the lines
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 9 Hang your master piece on the wall

Step 9: Hang your master piece on the wall

If you want- you can paint the wall behind the glass with a light blue for the sky (Kara S.)
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Next Turn an old window frame to a beauty

Next: Turn an old window frame to a beauty

Look for an old window frame This project is great when ever you see someone through out an old window frame
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 1 Gather on table gems rocks marbles

Step 1: Gather on table gems, rocks & marbles

If the frame is not painted, paint it with chalk paint that will match the gems
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 2 Trace lines with marker glue gems

Step 2: Trace lines with marker & glue gems

Usea strong glue, for example you can use LOCTITE GO2 GEL
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 3 Fill in the entire outlines

Step 3: Fill in the entire outlines

Once you make sure there's no blanc spot hang it on the wall
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 4 Get proud of yourself

Step 4: Get proud of yourself!

See? it's so easy- you can do it! (Sherre M)
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s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 2 Arrange all supplies

Step 2: Arrange all supplies

Make sure you have: Frosty Adhesive Contact Paper, Scissors, Tape Measure, Pencil or pen, Measure Tape
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 3 Cut out your shapes

Step 3: Trace the shapes you want and cut out

Decide what shape or pattern you'd like to create for your frosted glass pieces
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 4 Stick your pieces on the door

Step 4: Stick your pieces on the door

Work from the bottom up if you are covering a large-scale door or window
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 5 Make sure there are no air bubbles

Step 5: Make sure there are no air bubbles

You can use a ruler to help you out (Julien K., Hometalk Team)
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Next Create a mosaic window using glue

Next: Create a mosaic window using... glue

Allow the sun shine through your window's trace
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 1 Grab an old or unused window

Step 1: Grab an old or unused window

Clean it first, before you start this project
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass

Step 2: Print some flowers coloring papers

You want the tracing lines to have some space - without too many details
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass

Step 3: Attach coloring paper behind glass

Stick the paper to the window by using some tape
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 4 Mix 1 tbs of black acrylic into glue

Step 4: Mix 1 tbs of black acrylic into glue

Use a skewer and then mixed it well to disperse the paint
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 5 Trace the outlines

Step 5: Trace the outlines

Make sure the coloring papers behind are secured in place
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 6 Remove printouts and let the glue dry

Step 6: Remove printouts and let the glue dry

Leave the window to fully dry before the next step
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 7 Mix 2 1 tbs of clear glue to paint

Step 7: Mix 2:1 tbs of clear glue to paint

Be sure to mix the clear glue and acrylic paint well
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 8 Paint within the lines
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 9 Hang your master piece on the wall

Step 9: Hang your master piece on the wall

If you want- you can paint the wall behind the glass with a light blue for the sky (Kara S.)
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Next Turn an old window frame to a beauty

Next: Turn an old window frame to a beauty

Look for an old window frame This project is great when ever you see someone through out an old window frame
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 1 Gather on table gems rocks marbles

Step 1: Gather on table gems, rocks & marbles

If the frame is not painted, paint it with chalk paint that will match the gems
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 2 Trace lines with marker glue gems

Step 2: Trace lines with marker & glue gems

Usea strong glue, for example you can use LOCTITE GO2 GEL
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 3 Fill in the entire outlines

Step 3: Fill in the entire outlines

Once you make sure there's no blanc spot hang it on the wall
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 4 Get proud of yourself

Step 4: Get proud of yourself!

See? it's so easy- you can do it! (Sherre M)
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 3 Cut out your shapes

Step 3: Trace the shapes you want and cut out

Decide what shape or pattern you'd like to create for your frosted glass pieces
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 4 Stick your pieces on the door

Step 4: Stick your pieces on the door

Work from the bottom up if you are covering a large-scale door or window
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 5 Make sure there are no air bubbles

Step 5: Make sure there are no air bubbles

You can use a ruler to help you out (Julien K., Hometalk Team)
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Next Create a mosaic window using glue

Next: Create a mosaic window using... glue

Allow the sun shine through your window's trace
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 1 Grab an old or unused window

Step 1: Grab an old or unused window

Clean it first, before you start this project
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass

Step 2: Print some flowers coloring papers

You want the tracing lines to have some space - without too many details
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass

Step 3: Attach coloring paper behind glass

Stick the paper to the window by using some tape
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 4 Mix 1 tbs of black acrylic into glue

Step 4: Mix 1 tbs of black acrylic into glue

Use a skewer and then mixed it well to disperse the paint
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 5 Trace the outlines

Step 5: Trace the outlines

Make sure the coloring papers behind are secured in place
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 6 Remove printouts and let the glue dry

Step 6: Remove printouts and let the glue dry

Leave the window to fully dry before the next step
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 7 Mix 2 1 tbs of clear glue to paint

Step 7: Mix 2:1 tbs of clear glue to paint

Be sure to mix the clear glue and acrylic paint well
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 8 Paint within the lines
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 9 Hang your master piece on the wall

Step 9: Hang your master piece on the wall

If you want- you can paint the wall behind the glass with a light blue for the sky (Kara S.)
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Next Turn an old window frame to a beauty

Next: Turn an old window frame to a beauty

Look for an old window frame This project is great when ever you see someone through out an old window frame
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 1 Gather on table gems rocks marbles

Step 1: Gather on table gems, rocks & marbles

If the frame is not painted, paint it with chalk paint that will match the gems
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 2 Trace lines with marker glue gems

Step 2: Trace lines with marker & glue gems

Usea strong glue, for example you can use LOCTITE GO2 GEL
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 3 Fill in the entire outlines

Step 3: Fill in the entire outlines

Once you make sure there's no blanc spot hang it on the wall
View full project
s 10 refreshing ways to avoid the see through in your glass, Step 4 Get proud of yourself

Step 4: Get proud of yourself!

See? it's so easy- you can do it! (Sherre M)
View full project