Mixed Overlay Rice Paper- 6 x Different Printed Mulberry Paper Images 30gsm

Mixed Overlay Rice Paper- 6 x Different Printed Mulberry Paper Images 30gsmDECOUPAGE is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cut outs onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf and other decorative elements. Commonly, an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cut outs from magazines or from purpose manufactured papers. Each layer is sealed with varnish (often multiple coats) until the "stuck on" appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work.

giving the pattern very ragged edges

Always make sure that the surface to be stencilled is clean and properly prepared with no flaking paint

gold leaf and other decorative elements

Don't forget to check for paint on the back of the stencil

Stenciling is fun for the whole family but BEWARE it is very addictive

Windows and almost any other flat or lightly curved surfaces

Preparation

Clean-up: Wash your stencil frequently in hot soapy water

Virtually any paint can be used to stencil with

Large stencils make a stunning accent on an empty wall

The traditional technique used 30 to 40 layers of varnish which were sanded to a polished finish

HOW TO STENCIL