Decoupage
Transcript: Step 4 - Use a glue appropriate for both your surface and your cut-outs and apply the glue Step 6 - Finished! What is decoupage? My students :) Sources We can do something like this... How to decoupage anything? Step 1 - Selecting what to decoupage Aleksandra Bielska Napkin http://www.doityourself.com/stry/decoupage#.UdHKK5ya_ul http://www.wikihow.com/Decoupage images and photos: http://images.google.com/ Decoupage (from the French word for cut out) is the art of decorating household objects, usually wooden furniture, with pictures cut out of paper or napkins. It originated in the 18th century, to simulate the beautiful, intricately hand-painted lacquer items that were being imported at great expense from Asia. Some famous people are known to have loved and enjoyed decoupaging during their lives including Marie Antoinette. Your work is finished! :) First, decide what you want to decoupage. The sky is the limit here. :) Any material can be decoupaged including wood, plastic, metal, ceramic, and paper. You might consider decorating an old piece of furniture. Other items that people have successful decoupaged include trash cans, vases, boxes, candles. Whatever what you choose, it should be clean and free of any dust or dirt! Step 3 - Prepare the surface Step 5 - Glue the cut-outs, piece-by-piece, to the object and let glue dry In my world of decoupage Step 2 - Selecting materials You can generally use plain white glue, but it'll be easier to use if you mix it with water it should be the ratio of 50% glue and 50% water. Why decoupage? Lay a piece of your cut paper onto the area to which you applied the glue. Apply the paper carefully to avoid bending or crumpling it. You can cut it with scissors or tear it out :) Step 6 - Apply varnish or lacquer Make sure the object you are decorating is clean and dry. If you want to paint it or refinish it, you should do this before pasting anything on it. I decided to choose this subject because I'm interested in decoupage technique. Since two years I have decorated some objects and I derive great pleasure from this. Use as specially-formulated decoupage finish, varnish, or lacquer. Let each coat dry thoroughly before applying the next one. You can use pictures from magazines, catalogs, or books. Wrapping paper, wallpaper, napkins, tissue paper, postcards, and fabric are other possibilities. You can buy specially made paper for decoupage. If you have a good printer, surf the Internet and print out your own pictures. You can even use your own personal photos. However, you may want to consider getting high-quality copies made first because the copies are usually easier to work with. After you have all your pictures cut out, decide how you want to arrange them on the item. Be creative!!!
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