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Mini-Blinds You can use spray paint to be kind to the environment by repur- posing plastic and transform vinyl mini- blinds from bland and uninspired to home décor highlights. z When paint and colour are used to cre- ate simple geometric designs on mini- z blinds, they interact with sunlight for an endless variety of subtle visual effects. An easy-to-use, one-step spray paint for « this project is Krylon Fusion for Plastic. It u can be used on wood, metal, wicker, hard vinyl and a wide range of plastic surfaces including ABS, PVC, polypropylene, poly- e thylene, fiberglass and rubber. Use it for all kinds of projects in and around the hoe, from spruc- ing up faded plastic patio furniture to freshening up plastic fences, mail- boxes, shut- ters, planters and storage containers. made even better Use a reverse-spraying process (back- place Repeat ground last) to create geometric designs on coloured areas, mini-blinds. Draw figures on almost any heen painted. sticky-backed, removable adhesive. paper reverse stencils and cut them out. Before you paint, hang the ground colour. blinds with S-hooks in a protected area, cov- Let the paini ering surrounding areas with newspaper or then gently re drop cloths. Before applying the geometric shapes to the blinds, begin spray painting the first area you want to paint with your chosen colour. After the paint dries for one hour, apply an adhesive geometric shape over the colour. It will serve as a reverse stencil. Leave it in Allow the blind seven days befo to fully cure t adjust the blind and shadow on News Cana this process until all your except the background, have With the clear, geometric in place, apply the back- dry completely for 24 hours move the adhesive shapes. s to dry completely for five to re hanging to allow the paint o assure adhesion. As you s, enjoy the play of the light your geometric pattern. da Materials • Krylon Fusion for Plastic in selected contrasting colours • Vinyl mini-binds sized for your win- dows, with hardware • Sticky-backed, removable adhesive paper • Drop cloths or newspaper • Screwdriver or other tools necessary for hanging blinds Repurpose plastic for extended use The three R's of green living - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - offer endless opportunity for creativity. Take plastic, for example. A recent study showed that around 80 per cent of all Canadians have access to plastic bottle recycling, however only 36 per cent of these bottles make it back into the recy- cling stream. About one-third of all plastic waste in Canada results from residential use. But recycling doesn't have to be a chore. Rather than retiring household items such living areas as plastic boules to the landfill, you can Unlîke in the pasi when paint beaded give -them and other items such as plastic up on plastic surfaces and made a mess pots, patio furniture and toys a new lease îoday's new paînts for plastic provide on life with paint for plastic. And you can excellent adhesion and are available in a have fun doing it, using your favorite variety of colours and textures Krylon for colours to brighten up home and outdoor example offers Fusion for Plastic spray paint in a broad range of colours ranging from popular outdoor siding shades to an assortment of popular home décor colours, bold brights, and even shimmering metallics. Textured and hammered finishes expand your creative options so when you're done, your plastic surface doesn't even have ta look like, well.- plastic. If a girl's outgrown her playhouse, use a boy's favorite colours ta transform the hand-me-down into a custom clubhouse. Plastic bottles can become lovely luminar- ies. Vinyl blinds are a canvas for self- expression. The potential is limitless. For more ideas and inspiration, visit www.kry- lon.com. - News Canada ~JIITJfl Jh1JU Iï (u" " I