DIY Night Sky Mural Tutorial

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Tips:

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Get the Night Sky Map Here

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Night Sky Map

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Night Sky Map

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Once you pick your image and project it onto the wall, you simply use your paint pens and clear ruler and trace the image!

Tips:

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The whole project took about an hour

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DIY Night Sky Mural Tutorial