Decoupage Basics

Put simply, decoupage involves cutting out pictures, gluing them to an object and then coating the pictures and the object with layers of varnish. The finished item can look so beautiful that it appears to be professionally painted.

You can buy a large selection of supplies specifically for it , but the nice thing about this craft is that you probably have many of the supplies lying around at home to be able to start simple projects right now!

Where can you do Decoupage on? Almost on anything you like!

• Boxes, vases, pots
• Plates, trays, bowls
• Lamps, lampshades
• Furniture
• Frames, mirrors

Do you need decoupage paper?

No absolutely not, you can even print your own copyright free image and glue it. You can get cuttings out of:

• Wrapping paper
• Magazine
• Greeting cards/Invitation cards
• Fabric
• Paper napkins

Best Glue to use!

• Modge Podge
• Fevicol
• Spray glue
• Varnish

Tools you need

• Scissors
• Exacto Knife
• Soft sponge/cloth – to wipe away excess glue
• Sandpaper – for sanding the layers of varnish if required.
• Cotton wool buds to dab away small amounts of excess glue

Process

• Clean the surface.
• Cut the pictures with scissors and exacto knife.
• arrange them and check the placement.
• Apply glue under or on top of the pictures to get them glued. Either way works.
• Sand the edges.
• Varnish. Make sure the glue is completely dried before applying the varnish.