Recently, more and more people can be found who are engaged in various types of needlework. And the demand for handmade goods has grown significantly. Many people like to decorate the house with exclusive gizmos or present original gifts made with their own hands. But when the question arises, what kind of needlework to do, you can with annoyance find that some of them you do not have enough free time, while others require certain skills and experience. In this case, it is the technique of decoupage that will help you create masterpieces with your own hands.
This technique is incredibly simple and represents an ordinary application on the surface of the selected object. For gluing on various objects, napkins with various patterns and images are most often used. Paper napkins are very soft and thin, which allows it to almost merge with the surface of the item being decorated. Therefore, decoupage is also often called napkin technique. Instruction of the technique decoupage does not imply any additional tools, but it is better to use special adhesives and varnishes to ensure that the product lasts longer.
In connection with the increased popularity of this type of handicrafts, the stores of creative goods began to offer consumers a wide choice of colorful napkins with a wide variety of subjects, among which every master can easily find something to his taste. However, the technique of doing decoupage is also possible with the use of a picture printed on ordinary office paper. However, in this case it is necessary to pre-soak the chosen motif in the water for half an hour to subsequently separate the lower layers of paper. This will allow the workpiece with the image to become much thinner, and, accordingly, it is better to stick to the object.
The variety of handicrafts that can be done in the technique of decoupage is amazing. The motif, pasted and varnished, looks on the product as a painting. Therefore, such a simple and effective way of decorating can be used to decorate completely different materials - wood, plastic , glass, cardboard.
Decoupage on glass
One of the most popular materials with which many masters like to work is glass. The technique of decoupage on the glass allows you to perform both direct and reverse application. Using direct decoupage, you can decorate the bottle, turning it into an original vase. The reverse decoupage will be especially advantageous in the glassware. In this case, the tissue motifs are glued to the back of the object, and the image is seen through the glass. If you cover the finished product with several layers of varnish and dry it well, you can even use this dish.
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Decoupage on a tree
The decoupage technique on the tree will allow you to decorate nondescript objects, such as old boxes or furniture. In addition, it is possible to decorate special wooden boxes of various shapes purchased in shops for needlework. Their surface is not processed, which allows them to decorate them with painting or napkin technique. Any items made of wood, decorated in the technique of decoupage, will look different. For example, you can decorate an ordinary cutting board and present it as a gift. Or update the old stool, adding an interesting motif. And the technique of craquelure in decoupage will allow you to give the object to be decorated with the charm of antiquity. To do this, you need to buy a special two-component cracks lacquer, which when dried creates a network of fine cracks on the surface. By emphasizing the cracks in pigments of a darker color, you can achieve the stunning effect of an antique product.
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Decoupage on fabric
Using the technique of decoupage, you can create applications on the fabric. In this case, many old things can be updated and reused. Drawing on a bag or briefcase, appliqué on a T-shirt or even an ornament on a pillow can all be done by one's own hands. And if you glue the motives with special glue for decoupage, then such a product and washing in a washing machine will not be at all.
In a word, having mastered the technique of decoupage, you can create interesting author's products for yourself or as a gift to dear people.
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