Christmas Decor: How To Decorate Windows With Meudon White?
White powder used for cleaning all kinds of surfaces, Blanc de Meudon is also a cost-effective and eco-friendly product that's very handy for creating Christmas decorations. We're going to explain how to decorate windows with this natural alternative to spray-on artificial snow.
What is the necessary equipment?
While artificial snow sold in cans is toxic, Meudon White is a safe, natural product for both health and the environment. This very fine powder is indeed made of calcium carbonate. Originally, it was extracted from the chalk quarries of Meudon, hence its name.
To create Christmas decorations on windows, you will need the following materials:
• Meudon White.
• water.
• a measuring cup.
• a container.
• a kitchen whisk.
• brushes.
• stencils.
• a sponge, preferably flat and compact.
How to prepare white dough?
The method for decorating windows with Blanc de Meudon is very simple. You just need to prepare a kind of paste that you will use as white paint.
To achieve the right texture, neither too thick nor too thin, use 2 parts of Blanc de Meudon to 1 part water. Pour the water into a container and gradually add the powder while mixing with a whisk. Mix the preparation well until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous paste.
Note: if the texture is too runny, do not hesitate to add more powder; otherwise, your mixture might drip down the windows and not be white enough.
How to make Christmas decorations on windows?
Once your homemade white paste has the desired texture, you can use it on all glass surfaces. It is possible to create Christmas decorations with Blanc de Meudon on windows, but also on mirrors and store windows.
Regardless of the chosen surface, you must apply the decoration on the interior side of the glass. Indeed, this white powder similar to chalk washes away with water. Your designs would risk being erased by the first rain if drawn on the exterior side of the glass.
Regarding the drawing, you have a choice of several techniques. If you enjoy drawing, you can freehand draw Christmas patterns by simply dipping a brush into your white mixture.
If you don't have a particular talent for drawing, don't worry! You can also use stencils and create very beautiful patterns on your windows with a sponge soaked in white mixture.
Dip the sponge into your preparation and remove the excess product to prevent dripping. Apply the paste to the stencil by gently dabbing the glass. Let it dry before removing the stencil.
How to clean decorations off windows after the holidays?
When looking to create Christmas decorations on glass surfaces, Blanc de Meudon is a very advantageous solution. Not only is this powder inexpensive and eco-friendly, but it also cleans up very easily once the holiday season is over.
Simply wipe the windows with a damp cloth to remove any traces of white powder. Then dry with a soft cloth like a microfiber cloth.
Additionally, your windows will be clean and sparkling because Blanc de Meudon is commonly used in organic cleaning to clean all kinds of surfaces. This powder is a very effective natural tip for cleaning silverware and mirrors.
