Decoupage - list of necessary supplies

Let's see... You've crossed an interesting decoupage project and you've decided that this time there is no turning around - you are gonna DO this. Here is what you gonna need for your Decoupage project :) Of course first you wanna find an object to decoupage onto - it may be a piece of jewelry, ceramic pot for your little flower spot or even a furniture, a plate, a photo frame or whatever other surface you've put your eyes onto ;)

Than you gonna need some pictures to decoupage with. They may be from various sources like newspapers, magazines, catalogs, books, wrapping paper, tissue paper and even paper napkins. 

You sure will need some cutting utensils like scissors or maybe a craft knife, also known as X-acto knife

You'll also need  glue. Usually standard white glue will do the job pretty well if you mix it with some water, but if you want to play by the rules you can find different kinds of decoupage glue in every art supplies shop. They are three basic types - normal, glossy and mat, feel free to choose according to your project.

No doubt you'll want you project to be smooth so you'll need something to do that with. Popsicle stick works well but if you want to go pro, there is a special tool called brayer which is basically a miniature rolling pin, designed to help remove wrinkles, excess  glue and to smooth the pictures.


Also essential for your project is to have something to spread the glue with. Many things around the house can be used - cotton swabs, makeup sponges or you can buy a paint brush from a local store. 


Finally, after all the work is done you will need a sealer of some kind. Glue or other decoupage medium can be used for the purpose, alternatively you can use acrylic spray, epoxy resin or other lacquers. 


And last but not least from the very beginning of your work you will need something to keep your house surfaces clean, so keep in mind that in order to do that you will have to spread around some old newspapers or plastic wrap.


I hope that this will be useful :)
X Lily