Decoupage - a technique for decorating decorative dishes, furniture, textiles and just walls, originates in the fifteenth century. The masters of that time came to the conclusion that from ordinary paper you can cut out a wide variety of patterns and even whole compositions and stick them to various surfaces.
True, in those distant times, completely different auxiliary materials were used to translate this art form into reality, since there was no glue for fabric, paper of different densities, and others. Nowadays it is possible to ennoble your home with the help of decoupage in the most diverse way, using the basic set of tools and improvised materials.
So, for starters, you need to decide on the pattern or ornament that will decorate the room. The main thing is that it matches the interior, does not "climb out" to the fore, but does not get lost among other accessories. After the drawing is applied to the paper (it is desirable to use denser sheets, but they must be flexible enough) and cut out. You need to glue the application to the surface using fabric glue, as its composition allows you to avoid bubbles and humps that may form under the paper. You can also use glue spray for the fabric, applying it to the surface, and then repeatedly to the back of the pattern.
In order to use decoupage to give an object the effect of antiquity, it is necessary to use acrylic paints. They are easily applied to any surface, retain all their qualities for a long time, do not peel off and do not lose color. It is also worth noting that if glue for fabric is used in the decoupage technique, then acrylic paints should be applied only after the glue dries and impregnates the paper. Otherwise, color stains and bumps cannot be avoided. It is important to choose the right solvent for acrylic so that you can fully experiment with shades and color tints.
Most often, with the help of decoupage decorate furniture, doors, window frames - that is, all wooden surfaces in the house. In order for the paper to lie evenly and beautifully, the tree needs to be prepared, cleaned with sandpaper and treated with a primer. To do this, you can use glue for fabric or a special glue for decoupage, which is sold in art stores. An adhesive solution is also applied to the pattern cut out of paper, and after application it is glued to the surface. The paper should be smoothed out properly with a roller in order to avoid the formation of air bubbles under it.
After paint is applied. It can cover only the area of the picture, and can spread over the entire surface. Paint can be applied in any way - with a brush, roller or even a spray, if it comes to large surface sizes. As soon as the paint dries, the tree needs to be varnished and allowed to completely “seize”. It is worth noting that all the elements that are used in this technique must be of high quality - both fabric glue, paints, and even paper itself. Then the decoupage will turn out really beautiful and unique and will last on the surface for a very long time.