Learn to Decoupage

Learn to Decoupage

Decoupage is a simple and easy to learn DIY craft project. Decoupage is the creative way of decorating any item or piece of furniture or even a blank canvas by simply adhering pieces of paper with glue or decoupage medium, like Mod Podge. It’s a unique way to update furniture or create a personalize a gift.

Materials Needed:

• An item to decoupage such as a box, tray, or lamp; or a piece of furniture such as a table, wooden chair, or dresser;
• Paper such as, photos, magazine cut outs, maps, sheet music, book pages, postcards, posters, wallpaper, etc.
• A decoupage medium such as Mod Podge, or diluted Elmer’s School Glue
• Foam Paint Brush
• Scissors or utility knife to cut out your images (tearing paper is fine too)

Five Quick tips:

• Make sure the item you choose to decoupage is clean and completely dry
• Think outside the box, for example decoupaging wallpaper remnants onto dresser drawers
• Apply medium to both the object and the back of the paper
• Continue to add coats of the decoupage medium until you get the desired results
• It usually takes about six hours for your project to dry

Click on the links for additional tutorials of the photos shown.

Sources: Tip Junkie, Craftzine, DIYIdeas, Martha Stewart, J Caroline Creative, The Nate Berkus Show, About.com

Other DIY Tips and Tricks:

• Places To Go: Habitat for Humanity Restore
• How to Arrange Art or Photos
• Wallpaper Tips
• How To Paint a Dresser
• Long Beach Antique Swap Meet