How to do decoupage with serviettes

 

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!