Valentine Bouquet Rice Paper, 29.21 x 40.64 cm - for Decoupage Crafts

Valentine Bouquet Rice Paper, 29.21 x 40.64 cm - for Decoupage CraftsDECOUPAGE 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

especially when changing color

Virtually any paint can be used to stencil with but the two most popular types are Acrylic and Dry-brush Oil

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

leave for about 20 seconds for the glue to settle

Do not hold in place

Virtually any paint can be used to stencil with

Paint: Dip your brush or sponge into the paint then

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

Spray the back of the stencil lightly with spray glue and position the stencil on the chalk line or registration mark

it is very easy even for the beginner

handle the fabric with care