Violet Bouquet Rice Paper, 20.32 x 26.67 cm - Bouquet Design in 2 Different Sizes

Violet Bouquet Rice Paper, 20.32 x 26.67 cm - Bouquet Design in 2 Different SizesDECOUPAGE 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.

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

gold leaf and other decorative elements

but the two most popular types are Acrylic and Dry-brush Oil

try them near a sofa or table or even by the skirting board of pretty much any wall space that needs that extra something

Apply the paint using an up and down stippling motion

Instructions

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

Windows and almost any other flat or lightly curved surfaces

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

If you use too much paint you will find that it bleeds behind the stencil

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

wipe off most of it on a piece of kitchen paper