You will need a pre-made box. These can be found in most craft supply stores along with many other crafty items you can apply découpage to.
Instructions
- Seal the surface of item to be decorated with all-purpose sealer, paint or gesso.
- Sand gently with coarse sanding pad. Clean with a damp cloth then wipe over with a tack cloth to remove dust.
- Apply two coats of your choice of green acrylic to the inside of the box, allow to dry then wipe over with acrylic gold.
- Mix a cool and warm acrylic yellow together and apply to the outside of the box. Let dry, trim with the green and wipe over with gold.
- Seal painted surface with all purpose sealer.
- Seal découpage paper, front and back, with sealer.
- Use sharp manicure scissors to cut out motifs. Arrange images as desired for your project. Use blu-tack while deciding your design.
- Mix clag and PVA, 4:1 and apply generously to images and surface of item. Place your images on the item and apply more glue. Smooth the surface of image and remove air bubbles and expelling excess glue. Apply roller gently to the surface to ensure it is smooth and free of bubbles. Wipe carefully with a damp cloth, so as not to move the image.
- Using a weak vinegar and water solotion wipe over the surface to ensure all glue is removed. This prevents mould forming after the item has been varnished. Let dry. Any patches can be coloured with oil pencil.
- Use sponge brush to apply two coats of sealer. Let dry.
- Working in a ventilated dust free area apply acrylic or polyurethane varnish to protect your finished work. Apply smoothly and carefully work in even strokes from end to end without lifting brush from surface. Allow to dry following manufacturers instructions. Repeat about 30 times, at right angles to each previous coat. Sand in between each coat also at right angles to previous sanding, using the course, medium than fine sanding pads. Wipe with tack cloth before reapplying each coat until you reach your desired finish.
- Polish with Micro-mesh or beeswax.