Introduction
Make a special case for a decoupeur in which to keep source materials such as art prints, border patterns or geometric patterns and memorabilia.
This project will challenge you to apply unusual techniques such as background creation, transferring a print to a rounded surface and ageing by means of small and large cracks.
Dala’s new Decoupage Range makes all these techniques much easier to apply and makes Decoupaging pure pleasure.
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Red Oxide
Pale Gold
Caramel
Yellow Ochre
Planning and Testing
Aged wood effect: Paint 2 layers of Green Oxide, dry and sand lightly between each layer. Paint the following mixture over that: Caramel and Ochre to create and ‘old gold’ effect. Paint 2 layers with a wide brush to achieve a ‘stripey’ look. Dry and sand until green comes through on the slightly higher areas. Seal with 2 layers of Podge, dry, sand and finish with steel wool for a satin smooth finish.
This technique is called ‘tortoiseshell lace’. Gild by applying 2 layers of Oxides and 2 layers of pale Gold with roller sponge. Dry between layers and sand lightly. Apply black Drawing Ink very evenly with a flat sponge. Keep the applicator at 45° angle so that no strokes show. Use enough ink so that the Gold does not shine through, otherwise the Turpentine won’t work.
While the ink is wet, place the toothbrush in very little turpentine and splatter onto the ink. The ink pulls away where the turpentine hits and forms the most amazing little gold spots. Finish only one side at a time and seal after drying period, before you Podge the next side. Sand lightly, and finish off smoothly as you did with the inside.
Stick the mould onto the lid of the box, using Dala Construction Glue and finish off with a cord or edge pattern.
Stick gold steel ‘corners’ on the corners of the lid.
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