Decoupage Art
Professional Decorating Techniques to Transform Surfaces
What you'll learn
- Understand the origins and tools of decoupage
- Decorate concrete with decoupage techniques
- Prepare wood for decoupage
- Paint and draw on wooden surfaces
- Apply decoupage to metal and finish it
- Decoupage plastic in simple steps
- Turn glass into a work of art
- Crackle decoupage
- Apply professional final finishes
About this course
This course teaches the art of decoupage, which means decorating surfaces with paper, colors and finishes to turn them into pieces of art. You start with a complete overview of decoupage, its origins and basic tools, then learn to decorate concrete with decoupage techniques, adding details, finishes and final touches. After that you move on to wood, learning how to prepare it, painting and drawing techniques on wooden surfaces, and professional finishes. Then you apply decoupage to metal with a first step and a final finish, to plastic with simple steps, and you turn glass into a work of art. In the last part you learn crackle decoupage and the final finishes for its surfaces. The course suits beginners, handicraft lovers and anyone who enjoys decorating household items and home decor. You need no previous experience in art, because the lessons begin with the tools and basics and move in clear steps. Afterwards you will be able to choose the right surface, prepare it, decorate it and finish it yourself, and turn old items in your home into beautiful pieces with decoupage.
Expected outcomes
- Transform various surfaces into unique art pieces.
- Master decoupage techniques with ease and professionalism.
- Acquire new skills to expand your artistic creativity.
- Enhance your manual skills and produce delightful artworks.
- Ability to design distinctive personal or commercial decorations.
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Course content
1Decoupage Art
15 lectures
- Comprehensive Overview of Decoupage ArtGives an overview of decoupage, the art of recycling objects by cutting and gluing paper and images onto surfaces like plastic, metal and concrete, letting you make art pieces without being able to draw.1:53
- Principles of Decoupage Art and Its Basic ToolsExplains the origins and history of decoupage from its start in China to Europe, its flourishing in Italy and Venice and its return in America, with examples on different surfaces ahead of the basic tools.7:25
- Decorating Concrete with Decoupage TechniquesExplains applying decoupage on concrete pieces, preparing them with an insulating layer and base colors, presenting heat transfer paper and tools like stencils, then coloring in layers and two ways to glue napkins.13:38
- Adding Professional Details and Finishes to ConcreteExplains gluing napkin onto concrete pieces with water-based varnish and settling it with water and a brush, then defines the parts of decoupage, montage, collage and mixed media, and removing excess and adding a varnish coat.9:59
- Completing Final Artistic Touches on Concrete PieceCompletes the final touches on the concrete piece by carefully removing leftover napkin from the edges inward or with sanding, then a varnish coat in a glossy or matte finish according to taste.7:00
- Steps to Prepare Wood for Decoupage ApplicationExplains preparing wood for decoupage with an insulating white base coat before coloring, iron putty for rusty metal parts, and choosing laser-printed paper so the picture can be completed with a brush.10:07
- Coloring and Painting Techniques on Wooden SurfacesExplains gluing laser-printed paper onto wood by soaking it with water, pushing out air bubbles and peeling off the plastic layer, then completing the picture with painting so it blends into the background as if hand-painted.16:38
- Professional Finishes for a Distinctive Piece of WoodFinishes coloring a wooden tray with direct blending and gold accents, then adds raised work using a stencil and wall putty with a knife, sealing it with varnish so it can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.17:22
- The First Step to Applying Decoupage on MetalStarts decoupage on a metal tin lid by preparing the base with paper napkin and paint, then cutting out the motifs and gluing them gently with water and varnish so the napkin does not tear.8:20
- Final Finishing of Metal Using Decoupage TechniquesCompares priming metal with a brush versus a sponge, finishes gluing the napkin, cleaning its edges and adding varnish, then shows raised-work ideas using putty or silicone molds to complete a matching set of tins.16:08
- Decoupage on Plastic with Simple and Clear StepsApplies decoupage to plastic using a jar, explaining the difference between sponge and brush priming, and turning containers into spice or tool holders with varnish and a soft finish.5:08
- Transforming Glass into Artwork Using DecoupageExplains decoupage on a glass plate: trimming the napkin flower on the outside only, gluing it with diluted glue instead of varnish, removing air bubbles, cleaning excess, and adding background color once dry.12:09
- Highlighting the Beauty of Metal Pieces with Decoupage TechniquesDecorates more metal pieces with flowers, napkin and varnish to complete the black and gold tin set, turns a lid into a gold handle, and introduces the upcoming crackle technique.7:44
- Crackle Decoupage with Easy Steps for Stunning ResultsExplains the crackle and aging technique: a dark base color, then glue and a lighter color on top that cracks as it dries and reveals the layer beneath, plus iron-on printing and cleaning new brushes.11:18
- Professional Final Finishes for Crackle SurfacesFinishes crackle surfaces by blending colors with a putty knife as cracks appear while drying, adds stencil work with a sponge or ruler, and recaps the materials covered in the course.12:30
Instructor
Artist Sara Fiala
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