Showing posts with label patchwork pattern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patchwork pattern. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Decopatch basic technique: torn paper or patchwork

Recently I had a few questions regarding the Decopatch paper mache range. One of our customers, Linda, asked me if it was possible to create some step-by step instructions. It is really easy to decorate the paper mache.
To start your decoration, it is a good idea to coat your animal with a white acrylic paint or a white primer if you want to showcase the original colour of the paper.


In the case of a small base, like a small paper mache animal, tear up pieces of the chosen paper according to the size. I like to tear up medium pieces. In case I need smaller pieces I then tear up again in smaller pieces. You can waste a lot of paper if you tear up too many small pieces in advance.

Pick up a piece of paper using your brush and place it on the glued section of your animal. Then brush again the varnish-glue over the paper, smoothing it from the center towards the edges. Wrinkles or bubbles may appear as you work. To prevent them spread a sufficient amount of varnish-glue over the paper, but not too much though.

I used 2 designs to decorate this girafe. Decopatch #404 and #295. Place the lighter colour first and then overlap with the darker one. In this example I started with the legs and the tail first before applying the darker coloured paper. Keep applying the glue and the pieces of paper until the entire surface is covered. The varnish-glue dries fast, so work on a smaller area first and progress consequently. From time to time, you will have a few holes while gluing. Simply spread a piece of paper over the space to be filled in.


To finish don't forget to add some eyes with Decopatch Tresor accessories. Just use Decopatch liner, in this case I've used the gold one. It is perfect to enhance the cabochons and to glue them.

Leave your base to dry thoroughly and finally, brush with Decopatch sealant. Isn't she a beauty?


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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Decopatched wooden chest of drawers


  • Materials:
  • a chest of drawers
  • Decopatch paper
  • Decopatch Varnish-glue

Choose the design you want to give to your piece of furniture. Then, apply on each drawer front a whole sheet of paper. Apply and proceed the paper gradually to avoid creases. On the top you can glue a whole sheet of paper as well. Once done, glue the others parts of the piece using the patchwork pattern technique. Don't forget the buttons. Protect with 2 coats of varnish.

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