How to Make Zebra Blinds

Zebra blinds add a wildly stylish element to any living space. With their striking black and white slats, they evoke an exotic, safari vibe. But did you know you can easily make customized zebra blinds yourself at home without special skills?

With a few key materials and some simple steps, you can DIY beautiful, professional-looking zebra blinds to fit your windows perfectly.

Gather the Needed Supplies

Making your own zebra blinds starts with getting the right supplies:

Faux wood mini blinds

Black and white acrylic craft paint

Small paintbrush

Painter's tape

Newspaper

Drop cloth

Having mini blinds to transform is key - these serve as the base to paint your zebra pattern on. Acrylic craft paint works best for adhering to plastic and metal slats.

Prep the Blinds for Painting

Before painting, properly prepare your mini blind canvas:

Lay down newspaper or a drop cloth to protect surrounding floors and furniture from drips.

Separate the slats if bundled together so each is individually accessible.

Use painter's tape to mask off the cords and any hardware you don't want painted. This keeps these components neat and clean.

Proper prepping makes painting much quicker and cleaner.

Paint the Signature Zebra Pattern

Here's the fun, creative part - painting the iconic black and white zebra stripes!

Paint every other slat black using long, straight brush strokes. Then do the same with white paint on the remaining slats.

Allow each coat to fully dry before the next to prevent colors from mixing.

Continue until all slats are beautifully striped. Remove tape and newspaper when finished.

Re-Assemble and Install Blinds

Once the paint is completely dry, the last step is putting your custom zebra blinds back together:

Carefully realign all slats in their proper order within the blind.

Slide back into the side tracks and ensure cords/hardware are properly threaded.

Install on windows and admire your handmade zebra shade creation!

DIYing your own zebra blinds is simple, affordable and lets your inner artist run wild!