Napkins for decoupage and their application in work (photo)
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- Decoupage napkins and their use
- Style Provence in the decoration of objects
- Video: We decorate crafts with napkins
Before mastering the decoupage technique, it is necessaryfind out what materials are used to make such handicrafts. We will start with napkins, since this is a classic version of decoupage and most novice craftsmen begin their work with napkins. Basically, decoupage is often referred to as the "napkin technique".
Decoupage napkins and their use
Which napkins to choose
The eternal question arises among beginnersneedlewomen, what kind of napkins for decoupage can be used and made. For example, if you take simple three-layer napkins, which can be purchased at any store. They are sold in packs. And if you try, you can buy napkins with a really beautiful pattern, especially before the New Year or in
.The biggest plus of these packages is their low cost. Well, the minus is a small selection of different items. You need to be extremely careful before buying a set of napkins for decoupage. On the sides of the package, there are beautiful napkins with a pattern, and in the middle, sometimes there is all sorts of nonsense that is not suitable for decoupage.
Many beginning masters often havea question arises about some perforated edges. You shouldn't be afraid that they don't align well. When wet, such edges diverge perfectly on any surface.
Paper handkerchiefs, which have four layers, are also purchased in stores. And they have the same pros and cons as the napkins described above in the text.
A separate line should be written about decoupage napkins, which are available in the craft store in a wide range. They are sold by the piece, which also have three layers of paper.
For beginners in decoupage, it will be interesting to know that decoupage napkins are sold with a large variety of designs. They make your eyes run wild, and you want to buy all the copies at once.
For those who travel abroad, it will be cheaper to bring decoupage napkins from there. The choice is huge, and the prices are significantly lower.
Single-layer napkins are also used in the work. They are glued by hand, in the same way as multi-layer ones. The only drawback is a small selection of beautiful patterns.
Various properties of napkins
After delamination, the napkin becomes verythin, so as not to tear it with your hands, you need to make careful movements. Most people who are just starting to do this kind of creativity, tear the napkin at the initial stage of gluing it. This is not scary, because it easily merges with any surface after applying several layers of varnish. Dense
, take longer to merge and it is more difficult to do so.
To apply the napkin to anymaterial without forming folds, it is better to use a simple office file. With its help, you will be able to stretch the paper with your hands and avoid folds.
When you do decoupage from napkins with your own hands,the paper takes on the color of the background it is glued to. When coated with glue, it becomes almost transparent and begins to glow. But if you apply a primer or white acrylic paint beforehand, the image will become clear and bright. And if you want to glue the napkin to a saturated surface, then it will take on this color and lose its pattern, which will become a faded shade.
Style Provence in the decoration of objects
Presented master class with photos and videos,will demonstrate how to make a spice box in the Provence style, which will take up a decent space in the kitchen, as a decorative item, and not only. In this work, elements will be used
, which are very easy to make.
Here is a list of fittings that will be useful in this master class, namely:
- Wooden box;
- White acrylic paint;
- decoupage glue;
- decoupage lacquer;
- decoupage napkins;
- A piece of polymer clay;
- brush.
First and foremost, the master class, suggests making a primer on the workpiece, as demonstrated in the photo.
Take the napkins individually and cut them outwith your own hands, suitable individual elements that will fit in the process of making crafts, in the Provence style. We layer the napkin and make decoupage, in a known way. This option can be seen in the video. Glue the drawing to the surface, as shown in the photo. Do all the actions with careful movements, and cut off the excess paper with scissors. Cut out individual elements that will be made by volumetric decoupage.
While the primary process dries, master class,starts working with polymer clay, which is pleasant to the touch, and most importantly takes the form of the object you have in mind. Glue the clay craft with super glue.
Now, we do decoupage on clay andwe correct those places on it that have not had time to dry, giving them an even relief. Make sure that the clay image looks natural and does not stand out too much against the background of the entire workpiece, but is smoother. Glue napkins with your own hands to those places that have become convex. As a result, you get a beautiful three-dimensional image.
The master class recommends using acrylic varnish in the Provence style. And for decoration, you can make a straw decoration. To highlight some elements, cover them with 3D varnish, as shown in the photo.
We also cover the box itself with soil and dry it,and then apply the necessary acrylic paint to it. At the moment, the master class uses bronze color. You can make small abrasions with the same shade. The master class is complete. Look at the photo, it turned out to be such a wonderful spice box, in the Provence style.
For a kitchen in the Provence style, you can use notnot only boxes, but also cutting boards, dishes, jars, and all other kitchen utensils. For this style, the floral theme is very close, reminiscent of French fields and vineyards. If you want to give your apartment a touch of European charm, then such decorative elements made in the Provence style are just for you. On the Internet, you can find enough video material for beginners.
Video: We decorate crafts with napkins
