Ballet Theme Rice Paper- 6 x Different Printed Mulberry Paper Images 30gsm

Ballet Theme Rice Paper- 6 x Different Printed Mulberry Paper Images 30gsmDECOUPAGE 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.

Always make sure that the surface to be stencilled is clean and properly prepared with no flaking paint

gold leaf and other decorative elements

but the two most popular types are Acrylic and Dry-brush Oil

To remove oil paint and glue from your stencils and brushes soak them in turpentine for a few minutes

try them near a sofa or table or even by the skirting board of pretty much any wall space that needs that extra something

to produce stencil work of HIGH QUALITY on Furniture

Windows and almost any other flat or lightly curved surfaces

Paint: Dip your brush or sponge into the paint then

especially when changing colour

Large stencils make a stunning accent on an empty wall

If you haven't got the stamina for a whole wall a combination of similar stencils can add a bright splash of color

Coat with decoupage glue or other finishing medium and allow to dry