Do you all know about Rowlux Illusion Film? I first found out about it last year when they started selling it in 12×12-inch sheets, i.e., scrapbook paper size, for crafting. It’s a plastic film that, even though it’s flat, has patterns that make it look 3D, like sea glass and moiré. It’s super easy to cut with scissors, and I have been able to make some pretty nifty crafts with it, like my votive lampshades and Elton Fong glasses.

Well, I recently decorated an office building, and I came upon the idea of covering the walls of the reception desk, as well as the counter of a lunch room, in Rowlux film. Like how cool would that be, right? The good people at Rowlux were able to accommodate my request for larger sheets because, lo and behold, they make film for commercial design purposes all the time.

Like I said, it’s super easy to cut with scissors or a hobby knife. It’s also really easy to apply to drywall. I used 3M Fastbond 30-NF Contact Adhesive – applied one coat to the drywall, one coat to the back of the Rowlux film, and presto, they stuck together. As you can see from the before/after pictures, this Rowlux stuff is really snazzy. It makes me want to wear a sharkskin tuxedo and sing some Sinatra, if you know what I mean.

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