Usefull tips for Decoupage

Use a craft knfe, not scissors as it is a lot quicker and more accurate.
Practice under cutting, a technigque were the craft knie is held at a ange and used to cut under the paper. This will create an inclined chamfer and hide any harsh white edges.
However if the pirce your cut out has really white edges, colour it using a soft pointed pencil or water coloured pens to disguise it.
Number all the pieces you cut out and using your shaping tool and shaping mat only shape the final layer of your picture.
Apply silicone glue like you would apply icing o a cake. hold tube of gule 1mm above print, squeeze and gently pull away to required height. Allow silicone glue to dry between layers. Try not to show any silicone on your finished work
To prevent glue solidifying in nozzle, shape and insert matchstick or similar.
Try only to use decoupage silicone glue, as some bathroom sealant can produce oily blobs all over your picture.
When your craft knife starts pulling or ripping the paper your cutting it is time to change the blade.
Varnish the top visual layer generously, after you have completed your picture. Make sure each piece is well supported with glue, otherwise the paper may curl.
Use a fine horse hair brush when applying coats of varnish to avoid bubbling. Clean brush in thinners or nail polish remover. immediately after use
Do not leave the top off the varnish or it wil thicken. However if this does happen use thinners to restore consitency.
Never hang your completed picture in direct sunlight as over the years the colours will fade and the varnish will start to crack.
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