With the new decoupage technique I will show you how to give a second life to your old objects!...
I am sure you'll find some old things that you don't want anymore because you don't like them anymore but why don't give them a second life!...
I found this little terra cotta pot in my basement, all dusty and not very appealing :
Terra cotta is my favorite surface so it was not hard for me to think of a new decoration for it!...
What you have to do:
- First, clean and sand your object
- Then paint the surface in white that you will decoupage on and eventually use another color around;
Here I painted in pure bronze the inside of it :
- Then cut your paper to fit the area where you will glue it;
I prefer very thin paper (like paper napkins,rice paper...) because it gives a smoother finish:
- When your paint is all dry and your paper is ready; glue them gently and add another layer of glue (I use modpodge) on top:
I also used a little plastic pot to help it to dry without gluing it on my table!
Let it dry...
At this point I have a little secret to give you!: If you have wrinkles or bubbles you can iron your project on low temperature that you will protect with a parchment paper... and it's magic no more wrinkles, you'll get a very smooth surface, ready to varnish :
I like to put 2 to 3 layers of varnish to a better protection and better finish.
and voila!:
My new fall decoration!...
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