#decoupage #tutorial #ABC #beginners #PVAvsGlue #napkins Many years ago I was a member of groups dedicated to renewing furniture with chalk paints, where I was persuaded that cheap PVA glue is just as good as (according to some) too expensive adhesives dedicated to decoupage. Also, the wax as a decoupage finish is just as good as varnish. As a lover of traditional decoupage, I did not agree with these theories, which is why I decided to do a comparative test. Let's start with

Today I would like to show you, how to glue WHOLE napkin. I know, gluing napkins, especially large motifs, can lead to frustration. Gluing the entire napkins without wrinkles and cracks seems almost impossible. I hope the way I used in this step by step tutorial will help you improve your decoupage skills. What you need: - old table - chalk paint of your choice (bright colour) - decoupage glue - Stamperia Shabby Medium (available here) - Stamperia Wax effect finish (availab

Today I would like to show you an idea of the decorating old suitcases. Suitcase can be a beautiful addition to the interior, decoration on vintage style wedding (eg for storing greeting cards), for shop window decoration, etc. What we need: - an old suitcase (can you find it in second hand shops, antique auctions, etc.) - Universal primer and your favourite brush (I prefer flat brushes with nylon bristles) - decoupage glue - water, bowl, piece of cellophane and paper towel -

I bought a couple of old suitcases a while ago. The first of these has just been decorated. Below you can find a step-by-step tutorial how to get an effect similar to my suitcase. What you need: - old suitcase - universal primer - decoupage glue - acrylic paints - large sheet of rice paper - gilding flakes, glue and varnish - gold or copper patina in paste - stencils - structure paste - sandpaper 1. After thorough cleaning of suitcase, as a background for decoupage, I applie

Today I will show you how to make amazing vintage style book shaped trinket box. Follow my tutorial Materials: wooden book shape box white primer or white acrylic paint classic or rice paper for decoupage, ( or your own image printed used laser printer) matt acrylic paint metallic paint porporina or mica powder decoupage glue web crackle lacquer structure paste liquid patina or bitumen varnish 1. Sand your box and cover with white primer. When dry sand the again to get a smoo

Lovely trinket box decorated with blue spring birds and crackle effect. What you need: - wooden box - brass handle - rice paper with birds (selection of rice papers, including this one - available here) - brown paint - white acrylic paint - decoupage glue - varnish (matt and gloss) - 2 component  crackle (available here) - flat brush - piece of sponge - dark wax - sandpaper - strong glue for handle (l used epoxy glue) 1. Before you start, sand your box to remove any unevennes

What to do with empty coffee jars instead throwing them away? Give them "new" old, vintage and worn look. What you need: - glass jars (I used coffee jars) - white spirit and piece of cloth -  structure paste - matt paint (black, turquoise, chocolate, dark green) -  gilding glue, gilding varnish, gold flakes and leaves - liquid patina or blending gel - napkins with birds available - decoupage glue - patina varnish or yacht varnish - sponge brush flat brush 1. Clean your ja

How to make unique Pirate treasure box out of an old wine box? Follow this step by step tutorial Materials list wooden box (I used unwanted wine box) structure paste white universal primer or acrylic paint matt paints decoupage glue matt patina varnish epoxy resin rice paper brushes and palette knife sanding paper metal hardware Day One - surface preparation Regardless on what surface you work (glass, wood, plastic or metal), surface preparation is a very important step for

I bet many time you asked yourself such question: what kind of craft I can do with kids? The answer is - decoupage! For example easy projects like soaps! What you need: - soap bars of your choice - glue for decoupage on candles (is more waxy and not drying stiff like normal glue) - rice paper with small pictures. You can find large variety of rice papers in our shop here - flat brush - scissors 1. Cut or tear images out of rice paper 2. Apply some glue on soap. 3. Place your

How many time you looking for gift idea for friend who have everything? What to buy? Or maybe you looking for something to treat yourself? Sooo what about one of a kind (because made by you) bath salt in lovely hand decorated jars? What you think? First we start with bath salt. What you need: - sea salt - dried lavender - lavender essential oil - olive oil - food colourant 1. Mix 1 spoon of olive oil with 10 drops of lavender essential oil 2. add mixture to half of your sa

Easy way to get stunning effect on glass bottle. In this tutorial we combine gilding and reverse decoupage. What you need: - empty bottle - decoupage glue - classic paper for decoupage or laser print - gilding glue - gilding flakes or leaves (silver or gold) - gilding varnish (you can also use shellac varnish) Gilding materials - patina or acrylic paint mixed with blending gel - brush - paper kitchen towels - piece of foil for transfer 1. First soak paper in water. Why we nee

Hand decorated wine glasses or champagne flutes are great gift idea for Wedding, Christmas or Birthday. You can make unique gift yourself. Follow my tutorial What you need: - napkin - matt white paint - matt black paint - white structure paste - decoupage glue - silver porporina or patina in paste - varnish - champagne flutes - brushes - palette knife - masking tape - scissors 1. Mark the shape on the glass using masking tape. Leave enough space for the selected pictures 2

Materials list: Vintage napkin Fabric Decoupage glue Puff paint Two pieces of fabric (size approximately 46x32cm) Interlining (here Vilene S13) Purse frame and chain Textile glue (Gutermann creativ HT2) Stencil Also: scissors pins flat brush paper for template piece of cellophane parchment paper sewing machine iron palette knife Step 1 Cut out the paper template , cut your fabric and interlining by adding about 1cm for stitches. Iron the fabric and mark with pins fold line

Tutorial for completely novice in decoupage. This is probably the easiest and quickest method of decorate the glass plate with decoupage technique. For this project we need rice paper (printed and plain) Rice paper is probably the easiest to use. Do not wrinkle like a napkin,  no need to soak it like classic paper. And you can get interesting, semi transparent effects on the glass. What you need: - transparent glass plate - your favourite decoupage glue - plain rice pape