birdhouse_paper napkin decoupage

Birdhouse
supplies
wooden birdhouse
sand paper
acrylic colors
decorative napkins
decoupage medium(for napkin)
scissor
cream colored acrylic paint
sealer
steps
1-Sand the surfaces.Apply cream color acrylic paint in two coats.Let dry.
2. Use fine scissors to carefully cut out the designs you want from the paper napkins. Separate the napkin layers and carefully take off the top layer.Place the napkin onto the surface of the wood and brush some decoupage medium over the center.(eliminate wrinkles)Let dry.
3-Apply sealer.

Birdhouse-paper napkin decoupage

paper napkin decoupage-projects

paper napkin decoupage

Paper napkin decoupage
Materials:

decorative napkins
wood
scissors
decoupage medium
foam brush
cream colored acrylic paint

Steps:

1.Prepare the surface of the wood.Sand and paint cream colored acrylic paint in two coats.Let dry.

2. Use fine scissors to carefully cut out the designs you want from the paper napkins. Separate the napkin layers and carefully take off the top layer.Place the napkin onto the surface of the wood and brush some decoupage medium over the center.(eliminate wrinkles)Let dry.

transfer technique-projects

transfer techniques on wooden mailbox

wooden mailbox

materials
wooden mailbox
acrylic paints(brown,green,red,metalic gold)
sand paper
glaze medium
transfer medium
picture to trasfer(colored photocopies of images)
wood grainer
varnish(sealer)
Steps
1-Prepare the surface of the wood.
Make sure the wood has been sanded smooth and all of the dust wiped off.Apply the base coat and let dry.
2-see the link below; How to transfer picture
3-Apply a coat of sealer for protection .

Decoupage -projects

decorative book box-transfer technique-projects

Supplies:
picture to trasfer(colored photocopies of images)
transfer medium
white or light colored acrylic paint
wood
colored acrilic paint-metalic acrilic paint

How to transfer:
1.Prepare the surface of the wood.Sand and paint white or light colored acrylic color.Apply 2 times.
2.Cut out images to be transferred.
3.Apply medium to the surface.Let dry 20 minutes.Then apply medium again.Place image print-side down on the surface.Use the finger gently push down the picture and push out the wrinkles.Let dry at least 4 hours or overnight.
4.Take a wet but not dripping washcloth and lay it across the back of the paper and wait for a minute. Slowly and lightly begin pressing the washcloth around the paper until becomes more transparent . Start in the middle of the paperand peel off carefully. Work slowly and occasionally apply more water until another large layer of paper is gone. At this point as the image dries there is usually some bits of paper left leaving a sort of white haze.Start the process of wetting and rubbing over again until the images is crisp and clear.
5-Apply colored acrilic paint other surface of the box.(bordered with metalic paint)
6-Apply a coat of sealer for protection .

trasfer technique

Transfer technique
Supplies:
picture to trasfer(colored photocopies of images)
transfer medium
white or light colored acrylic paint
wood
How to transfer:
1.Prepare the surface of the wood.Sand and paint white or light colored acrylic color.Apply 2 times.
2.Cut out images to be transferred.
3.Apply medium to the surface.Let dry 20 minutes.Then apply medium again.Place image print-side down on the surface.Use the finger gently push down the picture and push out the wrinkles.Let dry at least 4 hours or overnight.
4.Take a wet but not dripping washcloth and lay it across the back of the paper and wait for a minute. Slowly and lightly begin pressing the washcloth around the paper until becomes more transparent . Start in the middle of the paperand peel off carefully. Work slowly and occasionally apply more water until another large layer of paper is gone. At this point as the image dries there is usually some bits of paper left leaving a sort of white haze.Start the process of wetting and rubbing over again until the images is crisp and clear.

Decoupage

DECOUPAGE:
Basically, you cut out pictures and glue the pictures onto an object then cover the object and pictures with a few coats of glue/decoupage medium to protect it.


Supplies:
Decoupage paper or pictures(The pictures can be cut out of magazines, books, wrapping paper, wallpaper, packages, greeting cards, fabric, etc.(Make photocopies of images) You can also buy designed paper made especially for decoupage.You can use photos(high qualilty color photocopies)
Decoupage medium or glue
Damp rag(wipe up excess glue other clean up)
Paint brush(used to apply decoupage medium)
Craft knife or scissors(cut out detailed pictures
Sealer(you can use decoupage medium, glue as a final coat,or acrylic spray etc.
How to decoupage
1.Prepare the surface of the item (paint wood with acrylic paint,let dry and sand.Apply 2 times.You plan to decoupage on.

2.Cut images with scissors or craft knife before beginning project.

3.Arrange the pictures before you add the glue.

4.Completely coat the back of the picture with your glue or decoupage medium.

5.Stick the picture on the glue. Use your finger to gently push down the picture (for a large picture, start from the center and work your way out) and push out any wrinkles and excess glue.Let the glue dry.

6. Coat your item completely with diluted glue or decoupage medium.Let this dry completely.

7.Continue to add coats of the glue or decoupage medium or use another sealer (polyurethane, acrylic spray, etc.) until you get the desired result.

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