can decal butterflies be used outside?
1742047
I am not sure they would with stand different weather conditions, such as rain etc.. They also need a smooth surface to adhere. I put mine in my bathroom, love them.
1742048
I wouldn't think so. Because of the material they're made of they react to hot and cold and shrink and would fall off unless you wanted to glue them on to the surface you were using. It might work if it were smooth enough to really be able to grip super well. They MIGHT stick to, say, a car but not to anything more porous or textured.
1701913
I would think they could be used outside but may be less effective especially if it rains. Terro makes a product specifically for outside use that I have used and is just as good. They even have spikes to hold them in the ground.
1473087
Yes you can place these outside. We have had a set in a flower bed for a year and they continue to work perfectly. We ordered another set to place in the spring.
1388461
You can, but I would prefer to keep it inside. It is painted and colorful. If you leave it outdoors, it will fade and won't look as nice. Maybe if you can paint over it with a clear seal coat, then it would probably do well outside!!
523953
A very clever use of this tent! The answer is "No" as far as modifying the top because it is all pretty much molded in place. What I would be more concerned about is modifying the bottom so that the butterflies can not get out (and predators can not get in). This is a bottomless tent and just stakes hold in down on the ground (or cement blocks will hold it down on your back deck) So there will be gaps all around the bottom unless you can figure out a way to eliminate them. You have to remember that butterflies will visit blooms that are out in the open sun so that they can feed on the nectar. But while they are not feeding, they will be resting inside vegetation, like bushes or flower beds, because it is cool and in the shade. Because their wings are so delicate, they stay out of the sun and rain except to feed. Think about it, have you ever seen butterflies just sitting out in the open on rocks or mailboxes, etc? The sunlight that will come in on all of the sides of this tent will be sufficient for any plants you will be growing in the habitat - so actually the top not being "modifiable" is really what you want anyway. Also a final note: this tent is not very good at keeping out rain - so for "People Use" it is only best used in fair weather. But for a butterfly habitat it will be fine - because any rain will keep the vegetation watered naturally and you may not have to water every day.
2155573
I have never used them for outdoor projects. Once dry it takes a lot to get rid of acrylic paint, so my guess is it will last you for a while, but just to be sure you could put a layer of clear outdoor paint on top of it.
717726
The description lists outdoor durability that lasts up to 5 years and the adhesive IS very permanent... cannot be removed without tearing up the design. This pack is great to try as it has so many colors to choose from. I have not used it for car decals yet, but the other projects have been very successful.
1698753
Paint - definitely not. Paper - not sure. Might the dyes in the rainbow paper affect the caterpillars? If you mean after the butterflies have emerged, I would recommend fresh flowers. :)
1120267
Yes it can be used outside. As long as you link all three on the same strip.
1857675
I think so, however it would likely wear away with extended outdoor use. They are a very soft copper, a ball point pen will engrave it. We did that first and traced over them with a sharpie, keeping the sharpie in the track created by the ball point pen.
1628251
I wouldn't use them outdoors, but I suppose if you have some sort of waterproofing you can add to the cover - or a waterproof lining - perhaps you can use them outside? Not sure how they'll wear. They are a medium weight canvas material. Hope this helps....
1161407
No. They are canvas and would not hold up to being outside for that amount of time. They are perfect for their intended use.
2107348
This is what they say on their site; Innovative Stencils decals will work on almost any smooth surface - outdoors or indoors. The possibilities are endless - walls, doors, windows, mirrors, desks, etc. The decals are flexible so application to flexible substrates such as banners, tents, and synthetic fabric is possible for even more project possibilities.
1960284
No. They are NOT made for outdoor use. One would have to find a way to protect them from the elements which, since they are large, would not be practical. However, I'm sure it COULD be done, with some ingenuity. Hope this helps.
639611
No, not for outdoors. It is actually thick paper. It sure looks like real bricks on my walls though.
568722
No I have not tried outside. Stickers fall off easily. It's fair. It doesn't stick to laminate flooring very well with the suction cups on the bottom, but it will do.
808144
I used this stuff for patching up cracks in costume accessories that I made out of clay. So as far as I know, you can sand and paint over it. I'm just not sure about the outdoor use.