Scallop and stripe

SHOPPING LIST

Pencil 1m ruler Low-tack masking tape Protractor or cardboard Damp cloth Thin angled paintbrush Small roller brush or medium paintbrush Paint

1 Decide how thick you want each stripe to be by playing around with measurements on the wall before marking out the final lines using a pencil and ruler.

2 Once you’re happy, apply masking tape along the lines. You should use a low-tack tape to avoid peeling off the paint underneath when you remove it.

3 Once the tape is up, run a credit card along the edges to make sure it is fully sealed to the wall. This will stop any paint sneaking through and will ensure the lines are clean.

4 For the scalloped shape, use the arch of a protractor as a guide or cut a semi-circle out of thin cardboard to the exact size you want, then draw these outlines onto the wall.

5 For painting the scalloped edges, you’ll need a thin angled brush and a steady hand to make sure you don’t go outside of the lines. However, if you do go outside of the lines then keep a damp cloth to hand so you can wipe the paint away quickly.

6 Depending on how large the stripes are, you can use a small roller or medium paintbrush to fill them with colour. If using a brush, apply the paint in one direction.

7 Once you’ve painted the stripes, remove the tape while the paint is still a little wet; this will stop the paint peeling off with the tape.