Welcome to LilacsNDreams! There are so many ways of crafting. There are many techniques you can use. Just so many fun ways to create what you want, and decoupage is another popular technique that is used.
What is decoupage some might ask? It is one way of transforming objects into more of a personalized decor for yourself, for gift giving, or maybe to offer online or with vendor fairs too. This can be an easy craft for adults, and for children too. It helps to practice just a little bit so you can get a feel of this technique, and to find the way that works for you that you enjoy.
Decoupage can be done with napkins…which is popular with so many designs. You can also use tissue paper, wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, fabrics, etc. With some of the projects you can also consider some sort of embellishments to finish some projects with too.
First you’ll want to choose a base you want to design with. Wood, tin, glass, ceramic, metal, or terra cotta. I have also seen different baskets that were done with decoupage too. Once you have the base chosen you wish to use you can than pick something to stick on the surface.
Once you have made your choices you will then want to decide which method of decoupage you would like to do. You have ironing, burning, using press n seal cling wrap, and just plain old mod podge too. You will find that using the ironing method helps with making your design smoother, helps with removing bubbles, and other things that would make the surface not so smooth.
You will want to make sure you have other supplies there for you to use with making your creation. Scissors to cut and trim, some brushes, nail files or emory boards, maybe some sandpaper instead of the files, parchment paper…not wax paper, a mat or whatever you want to work on, and some might prefer to use a squeegee too.
Before you start decoupaging make sure your surface is sanded if needed, and clean too. You will want to prepare the item you wish to decoupage. If it’s a napkin you will want to separate the 2 ply because you only need to use the 1 sheet. You may also need to cut, or tear the item to better fit with the surface you have chosen to use. Sometimes you will want the surface painted so your design better shows too. Keep in mind once things have dried you will want to add a protective coating too. You can do this with mod podge, or you can also use an acrylic sealer as well.
