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How to Decoupage:
Behrenberg Glass
Co. supplies beautiful pieces of glass that are perfect for decoupage. Allow your
imagination take over. You can find interesting art in old storybooks,
gift-wrapping paper, candy papers, greeting cards, magazines or actual decoupage
paper. If the paper of your choice is thin, there is a risk that the advertising
on the opposite side will show through once the art has been dampened with the
glue or decoupage medium.
1.
Make sure the Behrenberg Glass
Co. piece is
clean and dry. Place your paper cutouts over the clear glass piece to be sure
you have enough, and to give you an idea of how you want to arrange them.
2.
If using white glue, mix the glue with water (three
parts glue to one part water) in a small container. Alternatively, use the
decoupage medium as instructed on the label.
3.
Working with one paper cutout at a time, spread a
thin coat of the glue mixture onto the clear glass piece and then onto the back
of the paper cutout, using a sponge paintbrush. Carefully place the paper cutout
onto the glued surface, and gently press it flat with your hands. Work out any
air bubbles or folds in the paper by smoothing your hand over the paper cutout,
being careful not to tear the paper.
4.
Continue adding glue mixture and paper cutouts
until the entire glass piece is covered, overlapping the cutouts to create a
pleasing appearance. Allow your piece of glass dry completely before moving on.
5.
Now you have to cover the entire Behrenberg
Glass Co. piece with several coats of the glue mixture or decoupage medium. Use
a small bristle paintbrush for this step. Apply the first coat gently, being
careful not to lift the edges of the cutouts as you brush. Let the project dry
between coats, and keep applying more coats until you get the overall look you
want. Art on thin paper is preferable here, since if you use a thick picture,
you will have to build up quite a number of layers of glue mixture or decoupage
medium before you can achieve a smooth shiny surface with no visible bump. At
least three coats are advised.
6.
Add beads, feathers, ribbon, buttons, and trim with
a hot glue gun, if desired. This works best on small decorative items like
Behrenberg Glass Co. picture frames or paperweights. Allow your piece of glass
dry completely before moving on.
7.
Once your Behrenberg Glass
Co. piece is
completely dry, apply a coat of spray acrylic sealant to give it a shiny finish.
After the sealant is completely dry, you will have the perfect piece to add to
your collection.
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