Distressed Birds Rice Paper- 6 Unique Printed Mulberry Paper Images 30gsm

Distressed Birds Rice Paper- 6 Unique Printed Mulberry Paper Images 30gsmDECOUPAGE is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cut outs onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf and other decorative elements. Commonly, an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cut outs from magazines or from purpose manufactured papers. Each layer is sealed with varnish (often multiple coats) until the "stuck on" appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work.

IT'S MUCH EASIER NOW: Just apply decoupage glue to the surface of your object then smooth on the rice paper

Always make sure that the surface to be stencilled is clean and properly prepared with no flaking paint

to produce stencil work of HIGH QUALITY on Furniture

To remove oil paint and glue from your stencils and brushes soak them in turpentine for a few minutes

Instructions

Always make sure that the surface to be stenciled is clean and properly prepared with no flaking paint

Large stencils make a stunning accent on an empty wall

Paint: Dip your brush or sponge into the paint then

The traditional technique used 30 to 40 layers of varnish which were sanded to a polished finish

HOW TO STENCIL

If you haven't got the stamina for a whole wall a combination of similar stencils can add a bright splash of color

Coat with decoupage glue or other finishing medium and allow to dry