Decoupage is a way of decorating a surface with cut-out pictures. With this technique, you can decorate any piece of furniture. You can decoupage the table using paper napkins, wallpaper or fabric.
It is necessary
- - table;
- - putty;
- - fine-grained sandpaper;
- - acrylic paint;
- - acrylic lacquer;
- - decoupage glue or PVA;
- - paper napkins;
- - brush.
Instructions
Step 1
Clean the table from dirt and dust. Remove the old paint coat with a grinder or sandpaper.
Step 2
Put putty on all cracks and scratches on the surface of the countertop. Sand the well-dried filler with fine-grained emery paper.
Step 3
Prime the table surface. Use acrylic paints for the primer. Apply the first coat and cover with the next coat after the first coat is completely dry.
Step 4
To preserve the color and texture of the table, apply a clear acrylic lacquer or a lacquer primer to the surface.
Step 5
Flip the table over and process the inside of it. Paint the legs with paint. To decorate new furniture or laminated chipboard, it is enough to degrease the surface.
Step 6
Take 3-layer paper napkins with a matching image. Cut out the elements you want.
Step 7
From the wrong side, remove the bottom two layers of paper. Place the top layer with the picture on a dry surface, distributing in the desired order.
Step 8
Take a special glue for decoupage or PVA glue diluted with water. Apply it very carefully to the surface of the picture.
Step 9
Do not allow a large amount of glue to accumulate on the napkin, which can get very wet and tear. Be careful not to wrinkle. Smooth from the center to the edges with a flat brush.
Step 10
After the table is dry, draw individual contours and decor elements with a simple marker or felt-tip pen. Cover the decorated table with varnish twice.
Step 11
For decoupage the table, you can use a cotton fabric with an original pattern. Measure the width and length of your countertop. Make a matching pattern.
Step 12
Glue the fabric to the surface of the countertop with decoupage glue or PVA. Apply several layers of acrylic varnish to the finished product.
