• Apathy Tree@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      5·
      2 days ago

      You can get vinyl adhesive-backed sheets to get this look (and many others!). You just cut and stick them.

      If you go that route, apply to the glass fully, then use a razor blade to cut around the edges, else you’ll likely end up with skew or edges that don’t meet the corners. (Learned that trick from a vinyl graphics installer)

      • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        Also, wipe the glass with slightly soapy water and use a credit card or some type of squeegee to apply. SOURCE: Worked in a print shop that also cut vinyl.

        • Apathy Tree@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          3·
          2 days ago

          Yeah, I wasn’t going to suggest that one because it’s easy to mess up and get frustrated with if you don’t know what you are doing.

          I’ve tried it with no skill and uhh… heh

          But then I helped wrap several race vehicles, the storm windows (with frosted glitter so it looks like frost) and my own shower (underwater world from Mario) and learned how the soapy water thing actually works.

          If someone does want to try this, apply a lot of pressure. You need to squeeze all the liquid out, or any pockets will degrade quickly and fail.

          • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            2 days ago

            Gotta disagree. If you’re not using soap, the vinyl tacks on, impossible to adjust without stretching it to hell and back. Maybe I’m just uncoordinated, but I can’t lay anything larger than a sheet of paper without fucking it up.

            Also, it’s pretty easy to chase the water out. Of course you press fairly hard, but no one who isn’t bedridden is too weak to do it.