Lavender Theme Rice Paper- 6 x Different Printed Mulberry Paper Images 30gsm

Lavender Theme 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

to produce stencil work of HIGH QUALITY on Furniture

Apply the paint using an up and down stippling motion

Virtually any paint can be used to stencil with but the two most popular types are Acrylic and Dry-brush Oil

Windows and almost any other flat or lightly curved surfaces

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

during this period

Paint: Dip your brush or sponge into the paint then

Starting in the center of the sheet and push outwards with a cloth ball or fingers to eliminate wrinkles and bubbles

family or whatever craft project you're currently working on

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