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Cases for modern smartphones are not cheap items. And the more intricate the decor, the greater the financial costs associated with purchasing such an accessory. But human creative thought has gone so far that many ways have been invented to create the desired decor on an ordinary silicone case for a gadget, having a minimal set of materials and tools at hand, spending a small amount of time and applying a minimum of effort. DIY painting of phone accessories has turned into another form of modern art that anyone can master. A selection of the best master classes for experienced decorators and beginners is presented below.
Decorate your mobile phone with colored adhesive tape
How to decorate a phone bumper with colored tape with your own hands? Nothing could be simpler. This is a simple design method that does not require any special knowledge or skills.
Prepare for work a plain plastic bumper, multi-colored tape or adhesive tape, cotton wool, nail polish remover and scissors.
The first step is to degrease the surface of the case with nail polish remover. This way the tape will sit much more securely.
Now you can start decorating. Strips of adhesive tape can be glued in any order and in any direction, choosing the most compatible shades.
In fact, the activity is very exciting, and the result will please you.
How to clean a case with soda
What is needed to prepare the solution:
- Baking soda.
- Water bowl or microwave safe container.
- Textile.
- Paper towels.
- Tea spoon.
Below are step-by-step instructions for cleaning a silicone or plastic case for any smartphone.
Decorate your phone with nail polish
In a woman's cosmetic bag you can find a whole arsenal of materials suitable for decorating a smartphone, for example, nail polish.
How to decorate your phone with varnish with your own hands? Very simple. Degrease the surface and cover it with nail polish. When decorating a case, you can use any manicure techniques: water manicure, ombre, gradient, and so on.
To make the coating durable, apply acrylic varnish to the drawing and wait until it dries completely.
Acrylic paints
This technique is for more experienced artists.
In order to create such a work of art by painting a phone case, you need to purchase a set of materials consisting of:
- Transparent cover.
- Black acrylic paint.
- Glass markers.
- Purple and orange paint on glass.
- Gold outline on glass.
- Synthetic round brush No. 4.
Using a glass marker, draw a design on the inside of the case. Since it is transparent, you can make your work much easier - print the template, place it on your work surface, place the accessory itself on top of it and trace the contours of the image. When choosing a sketch, keep in mind that the camera area should not be painted over and it is better that the drawing does not extend there.
First, use black acrylic paint to paint the case for your phone. Paint the entire background from the inside so as to carefully and completely hide the marker line. Let the paint dry and cover the background with another layer if necessary.
Continue working after the second layer has dried with a golden outline. Trace the edge of the background around the image so that one half of the gold line covers the marker, and the other half covers part of the black background. Thanks to this trick, the golden lines on the accessory from the outside will look smoother. If you want to get an additional decorative effect, apply gold not in a continuous line, but dotted.
To make sure that the painting on your mobile phone case is harmonious and does not require correction, periodically turn the accessory towards you with the outer side and check the accuracy of the execution.
As soon as the outline is dry, start working with glass paints. Paint over the elements of the picture with orange, immediately shade some areas with purple, and then let it dry. Even if the paint spreads, there is no need to worry - since the background is black, no errors will be visible from the front side.
After the paints have completely dried, put the accessory on your gadget and enjoy your creation.
Painting the gadget body
In specialty art stores you can find permanent spot painting paint that can be used to decorate your phone. The composition is sold in small tubes and is very convenient to work with.
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How can you decorate your phone with your own hands? Apply a pattern or ornament to the body, and then squeeze drops of paint onto the sketch.
When the work is completed, all the droplets will merge into a single image. To ensure reliable decoration, coat the device body with colorless varnish.What to consider when processing
Most phone cases sold online are made of plastic or synthetic material. However, if the case is made from more unusual materials such as wood and leather, be sure to check the packaging for cleaning instructions.
Baking soda is abrasive and may scratch some surfaces.
What else:
- Remember to remove the case from your phone before cleaning it. Water and electronics do not mix.
- If the case has decor, do not use the solution to clean the outside of the case. Baking soda may scratch the paint or make it fade. Use the solution only on the inside.
Baking soda is a simple and effective cleaning method that constantly saves your home.
Other phone decoration ideas
How else can you decorate your mobile phone?
- You can decorate the case of your mobile phone with colored self-adhesive film.
- Cover the bumper with beads of different colors and sizes.
- Decorate the lid with dry leaves and petals and coat with epoxy resin.
- Cover the device cover or case with polymer clay figures.
- Decorate the back cover of your smartphone using the decoupage technique.
To refresh or update a shabby phone case or make an unusual case for your device, you just need to be smart and use your imagination.
By learning to breathe life into old things, you can save a lot on purchasing new ones and get a couple of exclusive cases and bumpers for your cell phone.
Returning whiteness and painting silicone
If the initially white cover has darkened or turned yellow during use, you can try to return it to whiteness using aggressive cleaning agents.
Before using them, you need to keep in mind that low-quality products will not withstand such cleaning , and expensive silicone cases must be bleached extremely carefully. To work, we need any solvent: acetone, gasoline, chlorine bleach or citric acid. Apply solvent to a cotton pad or soft cloth and wipe the product. Then we rinse it well and wipe it dry.
To paint a silicone product you will need iodine and a permanent marker of the desired shade. The next steps are simple:
- dip cotton swabs in iodine and very carefully apply the substance to the seams;
- carefully and carefully paint over the entire surface of the cover with a marker.
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Difficult stains and pollution - emergency control methods
When a soap solution is no longer able to help, but you still need to clean the silicone case, you should use other means. Of course, it will be very problematic to wipe off marks from a felt-tip pen or ink, but it is possible. But the stubborn wine and coffee stains are gone. They can only be lightened slightly, but traces will still remain. Special products are sold for cleaning silicone products. However, they are expensive. Our methods are cheaper and accessible to everyone.
Gentle bleach
A solution with bleach can restore your silicone case to its original appearance and shine. To do this, we use gentle household chemicals that do not contain chlorine. In this case, Vanish, Boss or Swan are ideal. In addition to preparing the solution, bleach can be applied directly to the stains of the cover themselves using a soft sponge or brush. It is necessary to keep the product in the solution for 5-10 minutes, depending on the degree of contamination and the quality of cleaning of the product. At the end of the entire cleaning procedure, rinse the surface of the cover under water and wipe dry.
A solution with bleach can restore your silicone case to its original appearance and shine.
Nail polish remover
Nail polish remover will help remove old stains. The main thing is that it is written on it without acetone. To avoid unpleasant embarrassment, test the effect of the product on an inconspicuous area of the case. If the material does not change its color and structure, then feel free to use it. However, it is best not to use this cleaning method for colored and painted products. Otherwise, it may lead to darkening of the surface, loss of brightness and color.
Alcohol-containing solution for ink and felt-tip pen
If ink has spilled on your case or marks from a felt-tip pen remain, then purchase special alcohol-containing solvents at any office supply store. To use them, soak a cotton pad in the solution and carefully walk it over the inner and outer surfaces of the product, and then apply the sponge to the most contaminated area and hold it exactly as long as indicated in the instructions. After this, rinse the cover and repeat the procedure if necessary. Sometimes such stains can be removed with a regular school eraser or a melamine sponge for cleaning around the house.
If ink has spilled on your case or marks from a felt-tip pen remain, then purchase special alcohol-containing solvents at any office supply store.
Gasoline for refilling lighters
Clean gasoline for refilling lighters, which can often be found in men's car glove compartments, will help you clean your silicone phone case. In addition, other similar compositions with a high octane number, such as kerosene, are also suitable. To clean, soak a cotton pad in this liquid and wipe the contaminated surface of the case with it. And at the end of the process, to get rid of the unpleasant smell of gasoline, treat the product with ammonia or a solution of lemon juice.
Refreshing toothpaste
Regular toothpaste for cleaning teeth is also ideal for cleaning the silicone case. To do this, wet the dirty product, apply toothpaste to the stains, rub the mixture in with your fingers and leave it to soak in for 10 minutes. After this time, arm yourself with a brush and walk it over the surface to completely get rid of the remaining traces of stains. Finally, rinse the cover thoroughly under warm water to avoid streaks.
Baking Soda Cleaning Paste
A very effective cleaning paste with a fine abrasive can be prepared from ordinary baking soda. To do this, take the required amount of soda and water, bring the composition to a paste-like consistency. Then take a soft sponge and apply a little paste to it, spread it over the dirtiest areas and leave to soak for 15 minutes. After this time, thoroughly rub in the composition using the same soft sponge, doing this smoothly, without sharp rubbing. Rinse off excess soda with water and wipe the cover dry.
Citric acid will save you from stains and darkening
A packet of citric acid copes not only with scale and soot, but also with darkening and old stains on the silicone case. To use it, dilute a 30 g bag of citric acid in a glass of boiling water and wait until the crystals are completely dissolved. Next, take a cosmetic disc, soak it in the resulting solution and wipe the dirty surface of your product. If the stains are too stubborn and regular wiping does not help, soak the cover in the solution additionally, then rinse it under water.
Metal design
In the coming season, metallic shine will be relevant again. This means that it’s time to make a fashionable design for your smartphone.
Let's prepare the following:
- sticky paper;
- scissors;
- Printer;
- case.
To begin, use the editor to create a template of the required shape and print it on adhesive paper.
We cut out the circles and glue them to the case in a chaotic manner.
If you choose a different design, then repeat the same steps.
You can make a stylish, metallic design using special tape.
Choose your favorite color and cut off several equal-sized pieces.
We glue them to the phone one by one, forming a geometric style.
This accessory will complement your fashionable look.
Decor using beads
Few people know that an old phone case can be decorated with beads. This design can radically change the appearance of the product.
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The decorating technique is also very simple:
1. First, the surface is degreased with alcohol.
2. Draw the outline of the future drawing in pencil.
3. Prepare epoxy-based glue and apply it in a thin layer to the surface.
4. Carefully apply the beads according to the design using tweezers.
5. When the glue dries, you can cover it with a layer of clear varnish to secure it.
It is customary to decorate phones with a variety of keychains - this is a real hit in recent seasons. Keychains from Fendi and other manufacturers are now worn on bags. Make this set: a keychain for your phone and for your purse or backpack. The body of the keychain can be cast either from epoxy resin or made from clay. Finally, they decorate the phone with multi-colored beads, adding small feathers.
