Why Is Decoupage Glue Essential for Your Craft Kit?
A versatile and reliable product, decoupage glue could not only stick but also seal the deal on your latest DIY project
If you’re a crafter, it is important to stock your creative space with basics: scissors, rulers, paper, pencils. Decoupage glue should be on that list of materials as well, because its versatility is an asset in completing a variety of projects large and small. Decoupage glue is useful in scrapbooking and paper crafting but it’s also able to do heavy lifting. Those tackling home DIY projects and larger decor projects can also rely on this simple material. It not only acts as a glue but also as a sealant and finish. From your walls to your furniture, this helpful product could be just what you need for DIY success.
Here is something similar. This time it has been used to adhere paper maps like wallpaper to a child’s bedroom. To create this wallpaper effect, adhere paper or fabric in a similar fashion. Apply a layer of decoupage glue to your wall, position the paper or fabric on the wall and firmly press down. Then add a second layer of the glue on top as a sealant top coat. This will ensure wearability over time, preventing frayed edges and discolouration.
Make your own unique piece of artwork for your home. All you need is a canvas, die-cut paper and decoupage glue. For this DIY project, circle cutouts in various colours were arranged over a canvas to make a pixelated and graphic statement piece. A dab of glue on the back of each circle was all that was needed to adhere the paper to the canvas.
Decoupage liquid can also function as a clear sealant. This particularly comes in handy when working with hessian. Hessian is messy, and the jute fibres stick to fabrics and clothing. Eliminate some of the mess by coating hessian with the glue after finishing a project. It will dry clear and help lock in the hessian’s fuzz. This headboard was covered in hessian. With a top coat of sealant, the bed linens will remain soft and free of burlap fibres.
Here is a quick weekend DIY project and an easy way to revamp your drawers. As an alternative to contact paper, line drawers with scrapbook paper or vintage wallpaper. When applying the decoupage glue to paper, a little bit goes a long way. Start with a small amount and add more if necessary. Fabric, being a thicker material, will generally need more for an even coat.
Decoupage liquid can adhere well to wood and other porous materials. If you’re making something like this art bench created from salvaged wood and painted pieces, the sealant can act as a protective top layer. (See how an artist created this bench.)
You can make your own decoupage glue from regular craft glue and water in a 50-50 mix. But this substance will not endure as well as the real thing, which has strong bonding properties and varnishes that make it more durable. Pre-made decoupage glue is ideal for tough projects.
You can make your own decoupage glue from regular craft glue and water in a 50-50 mix. But this substance will not endure as well as the real thing, which has strong bonding properties and varnishes that make it more durable. Pre-made decoupage glue is ideal for tough projects.
Inexpensive sponge brushes are ideal applicators for most projects. A bone folder, a brayer or a wallpaper smoothing tool is useful as well. Run it over the surface of the paper or fabric after you apply the glue.
This technique helps eliminate air bubbles, which can cause warping, tearing or fraying later on. It also keeps the surface smooth and flat.
These are just a few ideas on how to incorporate this amazing glue and sealant into home decor projects. There are limitless possibilities for using it to craft unique pieces or rethink something old. Be sure to stock a bottle of it in your craft kit.
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These are just a few ideas on how to incorporate this amazing glue and sealant into home decor projects. There are limitless possibilities for using it to craft unique pieces or rethink something old. Be sure to stock a bottle of it in your craft kit.
TELL US: We’d love to see some of your crafty projects – how have you put decoupage glue to good use? Share your high-resolution photos in the Comments section below.
You can use these glues to create a collage of wallpaper scraps on a wardrobe door.