Decoupaged Cachepot

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Decoupage can be done quickly and in one piece if desired.

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Figure A

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Figure B
Materials:

cachepot (container)
basin of water
color copy of artwork (from art books , catalogs, catalogs)
white glue
scissors
soft rubber brayer
sponge
acrylic polyurethane

Steps:

  1. Score artwork along the edge of the cachepot with a hard edge (figure A). Cut to size.
  2. Relax artwork in a basin of water for a few minutes.
  3. Spread glue onto cachepot with fingers.
  4. Remove artwork from water and allow excess water to drip off (figure B).
  5. Position piece and smooth it flat with a wet soft rubber brayer.
  6. Clean excess glue with a damp sponge.
  7. After it dries, apply two coats of polyurethane.

Resources
New Decoupage
by Durwin Rice (ISBN: 0517705605)
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Random House, Inc.
Website: www.randomhouse.com
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Durwin Rice
Author
Toll Free Phone: 800-304-8766
Website: www.durwinrice.com
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