Vintage Bouquet Rice Paper- 6x 1 Bouquet Printed in 2 Sizes on 30gsm

Vintage Bouquet Rice Paper- 6x 1 Bouquet Printed in 2 Sizes on 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

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

Using laser cut Mylar film and paint

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

Preparation

Each layer is sealed with varnish (often multiple coats) until the "stuck on" appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work

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

Starting in the center of the sheet and push outwards with a cloth ball or fingers to eliminate wrinkles and bubbles

Large stencils make a stunning accent on an empty wall

HOW TO STENCIL

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

it is very easy even for the beginner