Decoupage is a wonderful type of creativity that allows you to easily make beautiful and useful products out of unnecessary things. Handicraft shops offer us a huge assortment of goods for this type of creativity. It is easy for a beginner decoupage to get confused and buy a lot of things for decoupage that he does not need yet. Therefore, before going to the store, it is recommended to draw up a list of materials that are needed at the initial stage of work.
Many novice decoupage makers make a big mistake by buying a lot of materials at once. It is not right. You need to purchase materials you cannot do without. Useful tips for beginners in decoupage will help you avoid these mistakes.
1. A white acrylic primer is required for the initial coating of the surface. It is applied with a sponge before sticking on a napkin or decoupage card.
2. Acrylic paints are used for finishing. If you are familiar with color mixing technology, you can only buy five basic ones. It is white, black, yellow, blue, red. If this is difficult for you, purchase a set of 10-12 colors. But in the future, be sure to learn how to mix colors correctly. In your work, you will have to make the color darker or lighter, or pick up a color that is not in your palette. So the basics of mixing paints for working in decoupage technique need to be studied.
3. Acrylic clear varnish, glossy or matte, will be needed to complete the work on the work. If you want to give the varnish a shade, just add a little acrylic paint of the desired color to it and stir well. The varnish is applied with a flat brush. There can be a lot of varnish layers. But this will protect the drawing from mechanical damage.
4. Napkins or cards for decoupage. It is more difficult to work with napkins than with decoupage cards. But their cost is lower. Decoupage cards are easier to work with. Having bought one decoupage card with different motives, you can make several works united by one theme. Another option is to use wrapping paper. It is thin and strong, which is appreciated by masters of decoupage. You can also use printer prints, postcards and magazine clippings for decoupage techniques.
5. Blanks for decoupage can be varied in shape, texture. It is recommended for beginners in decoupage technique to use a flat surface. Wooden cutting boards are ideal.
6. Glue for decoupage or PVA glue. Glue is necessary for gluing the pattern to the surface of the workpiece. PVA glue is diluted with water 1: 1. For beginners in decoupage, it is better to use PVA glue.
Decoupage technique will make everyone feel like an artist. Start your acquaintance with this type of needlework with simple work, gradually moving on to more complex options.
