Thermochromic
Wallpaper
Thermochromic
inks where initially introduced in the 70s, being used on novelty items such as
mugs that change colour when hot liquids are poured into them. These inks have
now been applied to interior products such as wallpaper and fabrics in ways
that mean when heat is applied to the product, a pattern is revealed. For
example, in the top left image, heat is being applied to the wallpaper through
the warmth of a hand, leaving a handprint behind in a lighter colour.
In the
other wallpapers, when heat spreads from the radiator up the wallpaper, a
pattern is reveled (as show in in the middle images) or parts of it change. In
the top right photograph, as heat spreads up the wallpaper the plants blossom,
and in the bottom images (showing before and after) butterflies are revealed.
As the radiator cools, the pattern fades and goes back to its original state. Using
these inks is a new way to create innovative and unusual patterned wallpapers
to brighten up the home.
References
www.designboom.com - ‘touch me’ wallpaper
www.pinterest.com - floral wallpaper
www.elisastrozyk.de- pink and white patterned wallpaper
www.thecollection.fr – black and white butterfly wallpaper
I am
a freelance designer producing prints for home and gift products, which are
sold under my own brand on Etsy. As well as this I also take commissions
designing prints and patterns for use across both fashion and interiors. If you
want to find out more about me you could visit my website or blog, or follow me
on facebook and twitter!
Links
Website:
www.rachelbennett.co.uk
Twitter:
twitter.com/rachel_bennett1
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/rachelbennettdesigner
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