Redoute Roses Bouquet Rice Paper- 6x 1 Bouquet Printed in 2 Sizes on 30gsm

Redoute Roses Bouquet Rice Paper- 6x 1 Bouquet Printed in 2 Sizes on 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.

gold leaf and other decorative elements

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

Using laser cut Mylar film and paint

DECOUPAGE is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cut-outs onto it in combination with special paint effects

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

Virtually any paint can be used to stencil with but the two most popular types are Acrylic and Dry-brush Oil

Each layer is sealed with varnish (often multiple coats) until the "stuck on" appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work

If you use too much paint you will find that it bleeds behind the stencil

Paint: Dip your brush or sponge into the paint then

Virtually any paint can be used to stencil with

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