→ Methods for gluing napkins

February 19, 2010

Now I will tell you how to glue napkins for decoupage without folds.

In general, my personal opinion is that in decoupage there is no concept of “how to do it right.” Everyone chooses the method that works best for them, and there are a great many of these methods!

To begin with: the napkin can be glued as a whole, or in parts. This usually depends on the pattern and the surface on which the napkin is applied. For example, you won’t be able to stick a whole napkin onto a spherical surface without folds, no matter how much you want - you need darts.

Secondly, the question of “cut or tear?” is decided. If the drawing has clear boundaries (for example: it is a separate flower, or, as in the photograph, - bat) - definitely cut it out.

If we are working with a drawing whose background we will need to complete, trying to hide the border between the napkin and the background, we tear the napkin with our hands.

Before applying the napkin, be sure to tint the surface of the workpiece with white paint, otherwise the napkin will lose its brightness, because after coating with varnish it will become half transparent. The result will be disappointing: the napkin will take on the background color and may become almost invisible.

Now about gluing methods, they can be combined into two types:

1. First, apply glue to the surface to be decorated - then apply a napkin.

2. First, apply the napkin to the surface, and then apply glue or varnish; the glue will saturate the napkin through and through - and it will stick.

For gluing, by the way, you can use the most different glues: with specialized potches for decoupage, PVA glue, diluted PVA glue, glue stick, even egg white, or you can glue it directly onto the varnish (in the case of varnish, the napkin adheres to the surface almost tightly, so for beginners it is better to use PVA glue - it’s cheap and easy to wash off , if something didn’t work out).

Now about the tools: you can use brushes or spread the glue with your fingers. Some masters believe that you can do everything more accurately with your fingers, because their sensitivity is higher. I prefer to work with a flat brush (fan brush, synthetic, no. 4 or larger):

Let's start gluing!

Method 1: PVA glue and decoupage

We dilute PVA glue 1:1 and, applying a napkin, begin to smooth the napkin, moving from the center to the edges. You can do this with a brush or your fingers, but the main thing is to move a little at a time. different sides so that the napkin is saturated with glue evenly. In this case, the edges of the napkin must be lifted evenly so that any wrinkles that arise are immediately removed.

A popular method on forums is “pour a puddle of glue into the middle of a napkin and smear it with your fingers in a circular motion.” The author of this technique is kzero. Excess glue is then removed with ordinary napkins.

Method 2: glue stick (or PVA) and iron (from here)

This method is suitable for large flat surfaces. The surface is smeared with glue, dried with a hairdryer, and covered with a napkin. The napkin is spread out as much as possible and covered with baking paper on top. Ironed.

Cover the top with another layer of glue. It turns out very smooth:

Method 3: plastic file and decoupage (taken from here)

For this method, we take a regular plastic file, in which we put business papers. The cut out napkin for decoupage is placed on the file! Facing the file! and pour water on top.

Using your fingers, carefully straighten the napkin onto the file. This is not difficult in a puddle of water :) Excess water is drained.

The most important thing is that at least one edge of the napkin sticks to the surface; then the rest of the napkin will begin to stick behind it.

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Method 4, auxiliary: spray

The napkin is first sprayed with water from a spray bottle so that it stretches. Then dry and, if necessary, iron. Thanks to this method, the napkin stretches less when glued and fewer wrinkles are formed.

You can also spray the napkin with aerosol acrylic varnish and, after drying, iron it. This will make the napkin “stiff” and will not stretch and wrinkle so much. You just need to take one thing into account: when sprayed with varnish, the napkin ceases to be permeable to water or glue, which means you must coat the surface with glue BEFORE applying the napkin.

Method 5: removing the consequences. After the fight they wave... with sandpaper)))

If we glued a napkin and it dried with a crease, all is not lost. The fold itself can be gently sanded with sandpaper. The most important thing is not to overdo it, otherwise you will erase the design of the napkin.

Method 6: Applying napkins without creases (my own method)

Well, the number of my students has long exceeded one hundred people, which means the method has become popular, it’s time to show it to a wider audience :)

For this method, a fan synthetic brush and water are used. The napkin is fixed with varnish or glue after its application.

If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer.

If anyone has problems watching the video - MK based on my method in step by step photos from the master Kukushechka can be viewed on the website of the Country of Masters.

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Decoupage is a special technique for decorating dishes, furniture, and interior items, based on applying a pattern to the surface of the object. This fascinating hobby allows you to create exclusive things with your own hands and opens up limitless scope for creativity and imagination.

Unlike many other hobbies, decoupage does not require large material costs: all you need for decoupage are scissors, a decorative napkin with a beautiful pattern, varnish and glue.

What glue to use for decoupage

Good glue for decoupage it must have the following characteristics:

• when dry, it should become colorless;
• the consistency of the adhesive composition should be medium;
• it should not set very quickly so that the master has time to carefully apply the napkin and, if necessary, adjust its position;
• over time it should not darken or turn yellow;
• it should not have a strong unpleasant odor.

Glue varnish for decoupage Mod Podge PLAID (USA) fully meets these requirements. Ideal for decoration hard surfaces. Its original formula combines glue and varnish in one bottle.

It dries quite quickly, forming a transparent water-repellent film upon drying, giving the surface an interesting matte appearance (the effect of the texture of brush strokes).

The glue is absolutely safe and can be easily washed off with warm soapy water before it dries. After completely dry(72 hours) very resistant to abrasion. A 236 ml package costs about 1000 rubles.

Glue for decoupage Decola (St. Petersburg) on acrylic base designed for working on fabric, also suitable for hard surfaces (wood, metal, glass, etc.).

Excellent for transferring designs from decoupage napkins onto a textile base; after drying it becomes colorless. Complete drying time - 12 hours. After this, it is recommended to iron the fabric with an iron reverse side through cheesecloth at medium temperature.

Two days after ironing, the product can be washed with soap and cold water. A 50 ml jar costs about 130-150 rubles.

Mordan "La Doratura" Ferrario (Italy). Used for gluing sheets of gold leaf and gold leaf, imitating leaf coatings. Great for decorating glass and other water-repellent surfaces.

The glue dries slowly, making gilding easier. The glue is applied with a brush to a clean, grease-free surface; gluing is carried out no earlier than half an hour later, when the face has dried a little. A 250 ml bottle of Mordan costs about 1000 rubles. Also available in 75 ml and 1000 ml bottles.

Preparing a working solution from PVA - how to dilute the glue

Many craftswomen prefer PVA glue for decoupage, but it is often too thick, then we offer this way out of this situation.

The process of preparing the working solution is quite simple:

• the required amount of glue is poured into a glass container;
• add a little clean cold water(for 2 parts glue - 1 part water);
• mix with a brush until a homogeneous structure is obtained.

The process of gluing with glue using a napkin as an example

For decoration, special decoupage cards or napkins can be used. Rice paper cards are glued using the well-known appliqué technique: a thin, even layer of glue is applied to the base for decoupage, and the image is applied to the surface to be treated. Drop a little glue and carefully smooth it with a sponge or clean brush from the center to the edges.

It is worth considering that rice paper has different densities - from 5 to 25 grams per square meter. The lower the density, the easier it is to level it on the surface and smooth the edges. If the rice paper is very thick, it is better to carefully tear it out of the card rather than cut it out.

Working with napkins is carried out using the same technology as with rice cards:

1. On a properly prepared surface thin layer glue varnish is applied for decoupage,
2. The cut or torn parts are applied to the surface.
3. The picture is “impregnated” with an adhesive (varnish) solution containing front side— apply glue varnish with a brush or drop it into the center and distribute it over a napkin (the part is smoothed from the center to the edge using a synthetic brush so that there are no air bubbles left underneath).
4. When the glue has dried, you can begin decorating, painting, and smoothing out the boundaries of the decoupage.

VIDEO INSTRUCTION

DIY recipe

You can prepare glue for decoupage yourself. For this purpose in glassware Soak the gelatin for swelling for a day (1 part gelatin, 2 parts water), then heat it in a water bath until boiling and stir until the lumps are completely dissolved.

You can also make an analogue of Mod Podge glue at home.

For this you will need:

• one and a half glasses of regular flour;
• a quarter glass of sugar;
• a glass of clean cold water;
• a few drops of vegetable oil;
• a few drops of vinegar.

All ingredients are mixed and heated in a water bath. Immediately after cooling, the glue will be ready for use.

Answers to frequently asked questions

How long does it take for decoupage glue to dry? As a rule, this takes about two hours, but it is recommended to use the product three days after decoration. Some masters use a hairdryer to speed up the process.

Is it possible to replace decoupage glue? Yes, special glue can be replaced with regular PVA, diluted with water in proportions of two to one. You need to dilute a small amount of glue immediately before starting work.

What is the best way to apply glue? Brushes are used for this different sizes and rigidity, and foam tampons. You should also have very soft brushes in your arsenal that will not damage the thinnest napkin.

This incredibly simple method allows the decoupage artist to glue a whole napkin (or a large fragment) absolutely without folds or creases onto a flat surface. wooden surface(board, box, banknote holder, key holder, magazine holder). The technique is suitable for both experienced craftswomen and very newbies in decoupage. And it will turn out 100% the first time. For me, the main thing here is that everything is done easily, pleasantly, and the result is always wonderful. The gluing method is called “HOT”.

Required:

. Iron heated to above medium temperature. The water must first be poured out of it and set to the “Operation without steam” mode;
. PVA glue;
. Wax paper (BAKING PAPER);
. Synthetic brush No. 8 (or No. 16);
. Prepared surface for decoupage (primed-painted);
. Napkin motif.

LET'S DO IT TOGETHER!

Step 1

Apply glue generously to the surface of the prepared workpiece and leave until completely dry. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes (depending on the thickness of the glue layer). After this, the surface remains non-sticky and smooth.

Step 2

We apply the napkin motif to the workpiece, and with a heated iron (temperature above average), pressing lightly, iron it through wax paper, paying special attention to the edges of the product.

Step 3

Remove the wax paper and admire the beautiful result. As a rule, everything is glued smoothly, without creases or folds the first time. However, pay attention to the edges: they may need to be ironed through wax paper again.

ONE SIDE

Closer...

OTHER SIDE

And closer

Step 4

If there are excess napkins left around the edges, it is better to remove them by pinching them exactly to the size of the workpiece after cooling.
Step 5

The finishing of the work will be given by decorating its edge with an outline. It is performed using acrylic paint, the tone of which is close to or slightly darker than the colors on your napkin. See in detail "HOW TO DESIGN DECOUPAGE WORK BEAUTIFULLY"