In each house there must be a stool, which, on the one hand, has already been wiped off, but its function performs quite adequately. It's a pity to throw it away, but it does not fit into the interior of the kitchen. How do I proceed? And let's try to make the decor of the stool with our own hands and give her a new life with the help of decoupage technique !
This work can not be called simple, and it will take a lot of materials. But the transformation into a stylish piece of interior of an old stool, which you will update with your own hands, will pleasantly please the household. Decoupage is a well-known and popular technique, therefore it will not be possible to find all the necessary labor. Different in size brushes, sandpaper, acrylic, napkins, glue, primers, varnishes, craquelures and bitumen for grouting in a wide range are presented in specialized shops and shopping centers.
Magic transformation
Master classes for decoupling the stool begin with the fact that it needs to be dismantled, that is, unscrew the legs, then sand all the surfaces and primetovat.
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When the primer dries, apply a layer of acrylic (or if necessary several layers). Then all surfaces are rubbed with a candle to facilitate the process of stripping with sandpaper. After stripping again apply acrylic. To give the effect of antiquity, you can gently rub some coarse sandpaper on some places.
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Now - the most interesting! From the pieces of napkin on the stool the desired composition is laid out, which is fixed to the surface with the help of PVA glue. Then you can experiment with colors, filling the composition with volume or color.
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The composition on the stool can be artificially aged with the help of a lacquer varnish. Apply it better in two layers, each of which must completely dry. To make transparent cracks become more noticeable, it is necessary to treat the stool with bitumen, applying it for 10 minutes. After washing the bitumen, the cracks become expressive. In the end, you should cover the stool with acrylic lacquer. The layers should be 5-6, because it is not just a decorative element, but furniture that is daily used.
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Variants of the decor of old, but comfortable stools are huge! It is not necessary to act on the template. Your imagination is the best assistant. Having mastered the basics of decoupage techniques, you can easily decorate your house with unique unique crafts that can be presented as a gift.
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