Décopatch - Ref PP70AO - PaperPatch Glossy Glue - 70g Tub - Formualted with Varnish, No Pull-In or Crinkle, Child Safe & Food Safe, Suitable for Wood, Metal, Plastic & More.

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A great way to use your old copies of Prima! Magazines and catalogues are ideal for cutting out letters and words if you’re keen to incorporate messages into your project. If there are any areas of your table that you want to protect, cover them up using masking tape – here, we’re protecting the glass top of the table. Step 2 Looking to brighten up your festivities? We have a range of thematic objects too, including Easter rabbits and Christmas reindeer. Cut or tear your paper in to small pieces so you can collage them onto your object. The pieces should be quite small, to ease the application process, but do remember that the smaller the strips, the more distorted your pattern will become! As you can see from the photo, when decopatching any of the extra small animals then you may want tear the decopatch paper a bit smaller than a stamp.

I have seen people suggesting that if you add a few drops of a water based varnish to the water/glue mixture that it makes it more glossy and like Mod Podge, this is maybe something to experiment with. For the overlapping patchwork effect that is much favoured you'll probably want the paper pieces to be no larger than a postage stamp, unless you're working on a large object. Cut or tear the Decopatch paper to the required size. Many decopatchers prefer to tear their papers as torn edges blend in better.

You can decopatch practically anything, from furniture and bikes to storage boxes and picture frames. Why not transform your everyday objects with a bold, colourful pattern?

To be sure you have enough decopaper, you'll need enough paper to wrap the object plus half as much again. e.g. If you can wrap the object in half a sheet of paper make sure you have a total of ¾ of a sheet to complete the object. If the object is dark or multicoloured it may affect how the colour of the papers look. You can prime the surface first with white acrylic primer (sometimes called gesso or acrylic gesso). Allow to dry thoroughly. Complete the item with any finishing touches such as patchliner (like icing on a cake it gives areas of 3D colour), tresors (mini jewels), high gloss varnish etc.I hope that this has given you some idea as to the differences between the glues and what you might use them for in the future. Cover an area with PVA Glue or Decoptach Glue and place your torn up pieces of paper on top. Be generous with the glue, as it will dry clear so you don’t have to worry if it looks messy at the beginning. Whether you’re 3 or 103, Decopatch is a fun and creative way to start crafting. With their own range of cardboard animals, picture frames and even bird houses, there is a breadth of brown objects just waiting to be transformed.

Measure twice, cut once - This goes for any project that uses fabric really, you always want to make sure you have your measurements correct before cutting fabric. Smooth out any wrinkles and wipe away any excess glue with a barely damp sponge as you glue each piece. The best way is to apply your glue on the reverse side, then lay it flat in position before you use the sponge. Keep going in the same way until your project is complete and leave it to dry. 5. Varnish the pictures Apply thin layers of the glue on top of the paper to seal them firmly onto your object. Repeat all over until there are no blank spaces left or your desired look has been achieved. Next, sand all wooden areas of the table using medium-grade sandpaper, followed by fine grade sandpaper to give a smoother finish. Step 3 Choose your paper. We have a wide selection of papers and patterns for you to choose from, and combining the right colour combinations is something that you want to plan early.

Medium objects

Having a selection of different size brushes allows you to match the brush to the size of the paper pieces.

If the item is not just a decorative item but will be used on a regular basis then add a coat of professional varnish (Aqua Pro).

What is découpage glue?

Repeat the process, slightly overlapping the pieces, until you've achieved the desired effect. Keeping the overlap to a minimum saves on paper and helps give a smooth surface. Once you have selected your item to decorate, make sure the surface of it is clean and dust free, as the varnish you add afterwards will magnify any imperfections. Dust it down with a damp cloth and then leave it to dry fully before you get started. 2. Cut out pictures Please see our materials section for recommended decopatch glue, decopatch varnish and decopatch brushes. There are lots of different finishes that you can apply once your object is dry. You can add Decopatch jewels, glitter and even acrylic paints to add extra embellishments and details to your design. If you are looking for a high gloss, shiny finish you can cover your decopatch with a thin layer of varnish. Using professional varnish will also make them waterproof!