Decoupage of a casket - decorating of wooden and metal caskets with decoupage

Decoupage technique became very popular as one of the most interesting kinds of art. Decoupage box is a perfect souvenir, personal gift and decoration of boudoir, interior.

Decoupage is always exclusive, handmade, fine taste and workmanship. And it means that the present will be original and useful. In a casket you can put jewelry, toys, beads or watches, memorable postcards of letters.

Materials for decoupage

This technique is much loved by creative people also because of its versatility. You can decorate tables, nightstands, chairs and chests in the same way, so the box often serves as an element in the composition of several items. Also a picture can be applied to cloth, plastic, glass.

To perform decoupage requires a base - most often it is a wooden product, cleared of varnish and paint coating. The most popular version of the decor - caskets of all sizes and shapes. You can buy a clean base model in a store for handmade. But it can also be glass: a jar, bottle, decanter, glass, glass. Lovers of large shapes boldly decoupage dressers and cabinets, sideboards, tables and stools.

You will also need:

varnishes for the outer layer;
Decoupage napkins with a drawing, it is also possible to take cards, photos, stickers, labels, own printouts (except an inkjet printer);
brushes;
scissors, a layout knife or razor for fine cutting;
wax candles;
duct tape;
acrylic tinting paints (matte);
screwdriver;
sandpaper;
glue for tissues;
rags, foam rollers for cleaning the product from dust and glue.

The base should be prepared in advance for the decorating work. The casket is disassembled and cleaned of all metal parts. The surface is sanded to smoothness with an emery cloth, dusted and primed with white acrylic paint (or another color).

Note: in a set of napkins or paints for decoupage there is often an instruction on how to perform the entire technology.

Decorating a casket

So, all materials are prepared, you can proceed to decoupage wooden casket. Step by step execution:

Take a napkin, separate the working part with a pattern.
Using a brush apply glue to the surface of the casket, apply a thin layer of tissue.
The image is smoothed and left to dry.
After the final drying of glue blank blank coated with varnish.
The casket is reassembled, and all metal parts are returned.
You can add additional decorations of the volumetric type: small nuts, beads, wheels from watches, any details and accessories - they should match the style.

Pay attention: a dried plant or a flower from a herbarium can be an alternative to a napkin. But gluing and drying in this case will take longer.

Styles of decoupage

There are a lot of options for decoupage products, nor differ in theme, style and technique of applying decorations. Vintage, steampunk, provence and other directions are very popular.

Vintage decoupage

The technique of "aging" caskets is liked by almost everyone. The effect of cracked shells, mesh-patterns of tiny cracks looks very archaic, aristocratic and elegant.

Visual aging can be achieved for any product. To do this, several layers of paint and varnish are applied, and it is even possible to change shades. Dark layers on the bottom and light layers on the top. When the varnish dries, the aging area is rubbed with candle wax. This gives a bright vintage effect.

Next, you need to paint the work area, dry it, rub it with sandpaper, and remove the dust. After drawing, everything is varnished again with a light varnish.

Tip: for the effect of aging, it is better to cover the corners of the product with dark varnish.

Provence

Light, cheerful colors, but with a worn effect, are characteristic of the Provence style. It is better to use white on dark wood. As a pattern they take plant motifs - with lilacs, lavender, daisies, lily of the valley, rustic fields.

Colors are taken milk, cream, olive, smoky, soft purple or mint. The floral motif should be delicate, excluding large forms. These are usually small wildflowers, tiny roses, grape branches and bunches. Cute farm animals, baked goods, pots and jugs can be added.

A casket or any container should preferably be rounded, with smooth lines, in a rustic style, without harsh details. White paint is applied in layers, sanded, achieving a "ragged effect", but in moderation.

Shebby-chic

According to the method of execution, shebby-chic is almost identical to the previous styles. It is characterized by a large baroque, a desire for abundance of patterns, light colors and a general "noble wear and tear". Even portraits, old photos, engravings and silhouettes are suitable for this occasion.

Muted tones, flowing patterns, tea roses, angels and sentimentality dominate the subjects are characteristic of chebby. All shades and lines flow smoothly into each other. Metal parts are treated with gold or silver paint.

Techniques of decoupage

In addition to the style of decoration, you can choose the technology of decoupage. In total, there are several techniques, which the master prefers in view of a certain set of tools or his wishes.

Direct decoupage. The most popular and classic option is when the image is placed on a surface with glue and varnish. It is possible to put the picture on leather, glass or fabrics.
File decoupage. This is a very interesting approach for beginners. The napkin is soaked and flattened on the file - an intermediate medium, remove the water. Put it upside down on the casket and remove the file. Dry and varnish.
Hot decoupage. Actual on hard and heat-resistant surfaces - wood, metal, boards. First, a thick layer of glue is applied to the surface, dry it. Then a napkin is placed, with a sheet of baking paper on top. Spread with a hot iron. Carefully remove the paper, varnish the casket.
Reverse decoupage. An interesting method for glass, you can update and decorate bottles and vials. The gluing is done mirror-like, the primer and varnish are applied.
Patchwork decoupage (decompatch). The carrier is pasted with scraps of a picture, creating a mosaic effect, a patchwork quilt. This is especially convenient to do with items made of papier-mâché.

In addition, you can finish drawing the contour on the caskets, apply free strokes on the entire blank space, add artistry.

You can highlight the volume decoupage, but it requires skill and outstanding patience. The picture is applied by combining with a special modeling paste. So you can make the volume of different fruits, berries, other items from the picture. Coloring with color, observing the transitions, also lacquer the top.

Recommendation: if there is no paste, you can create volume through layering napkins or paper. As it dries, beads, ribbons, small beads are applied.

Choosing caskets for decoupage blanks, it is worth considering in advance the style and method of decoupage. Then all the elements of creativity will be united, will create a harmonious composition.