DIY Decoupage Design Idea

Decoupage sounds very grand, doesn't it? With this method you can decorate an assortment of items. Designs are formed from printed paper, cut out and glued on to objects. You can do this with special effects made with paint like gold leaf, for instance. It is quite possible to cover items of furniture or boxes etc.

This is often done with magazine cuttings, very effectively. However, you can use this for many other things such as scrapbooking, making cards and various other paper crafts. You can, in fact, buy papers specifically for this type of work, with designs on them for your purpose. For example, butterflies, fruit or flowers.
The cut out pieces are stuck on and then layers of varnish are used and often sanded, to make them look polished at the conclusion. For instance, you can use decoupage on plates, mirrors, frames, boxes, albums etc.
So what items are used for this craft? You need something to cut paper with, a craft knife, scissors, or I have known some people to use razor blades! Also something to spread glue with, possibly a sponge or cotton wool would do, but most of us own paintbrushes. An ordinary white glue can be diluted with a small amount of water, or get special glue from your local craft shop, or use wallpaper paste.
You can segment your surface area if the object is large to manage. Gold size takes a long time to dry up, although it depends on which brand you are using. But definitely they take a bit more time. So, you must ensure that before the glue dries up completely, you do not work on it, or else it may affect the finish of your object. But yes, keeping the object for a long time to dry up can result in getting some dust onto the surface. After this, you can put the gold leaf. Remove the tissue from the leaf and put in on to the glue, in case the leaf is a patent leaf. Note that you handle the leaf and delicately and throw away the tissue. Now pat a cloth on the surface to remove any extra leaves. Do not throw these, instead save them for future use in smaller objects.

So what are you waiting? There's a lot to love about decoupage projects. They're simple to make and the possibilities are endless! Through this application you're sure to find something that inspires you in this collection of 100 fabulous decoupage ideas! Whether you want to make a homemade gift or you’d like to keep the kids happily occupied on a rainy day, DIY decoupage can be your go-to craft. Happy Crafting!