Do you have a classroom window that faces the playground and is frequently filled with faces of former students spending their recesses peeking in? If you have a window issue, but you don’t want to lose natural light, this project for DIY Frosted Glass Windows might help.
DIY Frosted Glass Windows – What You Need & How To Do
Items to Gather:
- Clear contact paper
- Scissors or a personal cutter like a Cricut.
- If you’re not using a personal cutter, you’ll need a shape to trace.
- Utility knife
- A pot scraper or something to smooth out bubbles
- Window cleaner
Instructions:
Step 1: Choose a simple, tessellating shape.
Step 2: Input the shape and size into your personal cutter. (*Recommended) Or cut a pattern to trace. Smaller shapes are easier to work with and adhere to the window with fewer bubbles, but larger shapes make the project go faster. I used 3-inch diamonds for my small window project.
Step 3: Insert your contact paper into your personal cutter and cut lots of your shapes, or trace and cut freehand.
Step 4: Make sure your windows are clean and dry.
Step 5: Peel the backing off of your contact paper and adhere to the inside of your window. Start at the edge and work your way across. Leave a thin space in between each shape to let the light shine through, and so you can see the outline of your shape. Use an X-Acto knife to trim the edges.
Step 6: Continue cutting and attaching until you’ve covered as much window as you’d like covered.
DIY Frosted Glass Windows – Other Tips & Suggestions
“Clear” contact paper is not actually clear. It has a foggy appearance, so it gives your window a frosted glass look.
Before you dive in… A few caveats:
#1: This is not a quick project, so I recommend covering small windows or partial windows only.#2: This is best for windows that don’t get tons of bright, direct light because small bubbles are more obvious in super-bright light.
I got the idea for this project when I saw these adorable but expensive window clings. Obviously contact paper is a budget substitute but it’s a great option if you need to cover a window, but are unable to hang a curtain, or don’t want to cut out the natural light.
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