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To choose the right brush for you, you need to consider a few things:
Your paint choice:
If you’re using oil-based paint, you’ll need a natural bristle brush. For latex paint, get synthetic bristles.
Size:
For use in small, tight spaces, use a smaller brush called a trim or sash brush. For large flat surfaces, get a wall brush, but remember that as you increase the width of the brush, you compromise control and precision.
Handle:
A brush with a long handle is best used for oil painting as it allows for distance between the painter and his canvas. A brush with a shorter handle is better used for watercolour painting, because these painters will more often than not sit down while doing their work.
Acrylic paint is a good option because it can be used on any surface, however it dries really quickly.
If you know that nothing will disturb your session, paint away with acrylic! The quick drying of acrylic paint makes mixing the paints fairly difficult, but luckily you can use a retardant to slow down the drying process for a few hours.
Acrylic paint will darken over time, which may affect your artwork.
When it gets to oil and colour, oil paints have more pigment in them, which allows for richer and more vivid colours.
Oil is also a good option, because it stays wet for longer so you can get more done.
However, oil needs preparation and your canvas surface will often need to be pre-primed. Time has its effects on oil and you will notice some discoloration after a few years.
Ever had a small box that would be so useful in your room, but it just looks too old? Next we will discuss how to use decoupage to give that box a make-over.
You’ll need: Once again, your decorated paper serviette of choice, acrylic paint, masking glue, cutting glue, decoupage glue and normal white copy paper.
Step 1: Cut out the part of the serviette that you want to put on your box.
Step 2: Spray cutting glue on your white paper. Keep the can about 30cm from the paper while spraying. This will enable you to stick the paper serviette down without causing crinkles.
Step 3: Place your serviette cut-out on the white paper facing down. Rub out any crinkles.
Step 4: You will be able to peel away the back layers of your serviette cut-out, leaving only the top layer attached to the white paper.
Step 5: Cut out the exact design of what you want on your box using normal scissors.
Step 6: Place your cut-outs on a white paper and spray decoupage glue onto the design front of the cut-outs. Make sure you cover the entire cut-out. Leave to set for two minutes.
Step 7: Once your cut-outs are dry, place them face down on your box, so that the white paper faces up. Use a cloth to put pressure on your cut-outs to secure them to the box.
Step 8: Use a craft knife to pry off a corner of the white paper off your cut-out. Slowly peel the white paper off to leave your design on the box. Wipe your designs gently with a cloth to remove any excess glue.
Step 9: Use your choice of spray glitter varnish to spray over your designs. This will create a metallic effect, so if you don’t like that, you can use normal spray on varnish.
Step 10: Enjoy your newly decorated box!
We hope that you enjoyed this project, because it uses everyday items like paper serviettes to turn your ordinary pieces into art works!
Although decoupage is traditionally used with gift paper or print-outs of images, this article will show you how to create a 3D decoupage using printed paper serviettes. The glues used in this project can be used on wood, glass, paper, ceramic, any surface that you would like – even cupboard doors or serving trays! With a new product called “Liquid Glass” you can seal your design on your tray with this water and heat resistant product, to still have ultimate use of your tray.
Step 1: Choose the serviette that you want to use. Remember to match the style on the serviette with the style of the room you wish to place your finished product in.
Step 2: Cut your serviette so that you are left with only one of the four blocks.
Step 3: You can make use of a pre-painted backboard or a plain white sheet of paper to make your decoupage on – depending on what you want to do with it afterwards. Take your decoupage glue, available at any hardware or arts and crafts shop, give it a good shake and spray it over your backboard. Leave it to set for two minutes.
Step 4: While you’re waiting for your glue to set, use any white paper and again spray it with your decoupage glue. This is what we will use to create the 3D effect.
Step 5: Take your backboard, which should feel tacky by now, and carefully place the serviette block on it and rub it to eliminate any creases.
Step 6:. Place another block of the serviette on your paper that you’ve covered with the decoupage glue. Cut out pieces of the serviette which you want to have the 3D effect. These pieces are now stiff and will make the 3D process much easier.
Step 7: Take your pieces and lightly rub them so that the edges are slightly rounded. This makes it easier to keep them in place once they are used as a layer.
Step 8: Using foam squeeze, apply two pieces (depending on the size of your cut-out) on the back of your cut-outs.
Step 9: Take the cut-outs and place them on the corresponding image on the serviette on your backboard.
Step 10: Take your 3D backboard, place it in a frame and enjoy your first decoupage project!
