Art You Can Handle - Decoupage Purse Project
What is decoupage? The art of decoupage is the reformatting of paper by cutting and pasting it onto something else.
Materials:
Purse (unfinished cigar style available at craft stores in a variety of shapes and sizes), paper, glue (I use Mod Podge), acrylic paint, sealer, paper towel, Styrofoam plate, foam brushes, bowl of water, something to help smooth out paper (brayer or bone folder)
Instructions:
Select purse style
Select paper (wallpaper, wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, magazine clippings all work well. Ink jet prints do NOT work well, they will bleed unless you seal them first)
Trace purse pattern on the backside of the paper
Paint the inside of the purse and edges in a color that coordinates with your paper. This is so you don't have to worry if you paper edges match up perfectly. If they don't, the paint will help camouflage it.
While paint dries, cut out the purse pattern on the paper
Put white glue on Styrofoam plate and dilute with a little water (I use a spray bottle and do 2-3 squirts)
Use foam brush to spread white glue onto the purse, one section at a time. Place paper on top of glue. Smooth paper working from the center out. Wipe off any access glue that comes out the sides.
Be sure to get 100% coverage, especially on edges. Don’t worry if the glue gets on the front of the paper because we will be sealing it with the glue later.
Smooth out all air bubbles with your hand, bone folder or brayer.
Once you have completed decoupaging all sides of the purse, seal the entire paper surface with the same glue mixture. Let dry.
You can either seal again with the glue or use a clear polyurethane sealer to protect your purse from everyday wear and tear. I use Mod Podge glue and they suggest up to 5 or 6 coats.
Show off your new piece of art to all your friends
Project instruction by Marybeth Barrett.
Email: mb@madamecraftsalot.com Phone: 336.406.7072
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