Decoupage as a form of decorative and applied art is interesting for its simplicity of execution and the ability to radically transform any thing. To master the techniques of simple and volumetric decoupage, no special knowledge and talents are required. Desire, artistic taste, accuracy are important.
Decoupage is a technique of decorating various products using strips, ornaments, ornamental elements cut out of paper or fabric (leather). You can decorate any things and objects: furniture, dishes, candles, boxes, etc. The material from which the product is made is not so important. It can be different: plastic, metal, wood, fabric, glass, eggshell.
What is the peculiarity of decoupage technique?
Decoupage technology is based on one basic principle: the decorated object, covered with at least 40 layers of transparent varnish, takes on the appearance of inlaid or hand-painted. This is due to the property of the varnish layer to align the joints between the applique and the surface on which it is glued. Decoupage uses various effects that give the product a unique feature: aging, toning, coloring, craquelure, gilding, etc.
There is such a variety of this decoration technique as volumetric decoupage. Products designed in this style are extraordinarily effective and, with the participation of creative inspiration, can become a real work of art. Realistic three-dimensional images made using the technique of volumetric decoupage can transform the original product beyond recognition.
The essence of the technology is as follows: the cut out parts are glued to the base layer by layer, achieving the desired thickness of the applique. The sharpness of the side edges is softened with special adhesives and a special substance made of polymers. The surface, processed by him, looks like porcelain.
Decoupage as a kind of arts and crafts
With the help of simple and voluminous decoupage techniques, you can breathe new life into any old thing. This will allow her to please the owner for a long time with her originality and ability to fully function. It is not difficult to learn this type of needlework, since special talents are not required. All that is needed is the desire to create, imagination, accuracy and perseverance. To make a product truly spectacular, you need such a powerful force as inspiration. It can be caused by the need to restore old furniture, decorate the interior, make a unique gift, love of creativity.
To translate your ideas into reality, you do not need expensive materials: napkins, pieces of fabric, photographs, drawings are suitable for decoupage. Various natural materials can be successfully used: spikelets, blades of grass, tree bark, small pebbles. From artificial decorative elements - glass drops, sparkles, sequins, etc. PVA glue or compositions for fabric bases are suitable for gluing. As a coating - acrylic and alkyd varnishes, as well as special compositions for creating craquelure.
