Bouquet Rice Paper- 6 x Different Printed Mulberry Paper Images 30gsm

Bouquet Rice Paper- 6 x Different 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.

gold leaf and other decorative elements

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

but the two most popular types are Acrylic and Dry-brush Oil

try them near a sofa or table or even by the skirting board of pretty much any wall space that needs that extra something

Stenciling is fun for the whole family but BEWARE it is very addictive

Preparation

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

If you use too much paint you will find that it bleeds behind the stencil

Paint: Dip your brush or sponge into the paint then

Virtually any paint can be used to stencil with

wipe off most of it on a piece of kitchen paper

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