How to make Foam Decoupage Designs.
Designed by Kathleen George. The beautiful art of decoupage was first
popular in the Victorian era. Crafters today often seek to re-create this
rich, old-fashioned look, a task made easy by many striking papers
available, including wrapping paper, paper napkins and even speciality
papers designed just for decoupage. You can use all of these materials
when you decoupage on Styrofoam brand plastic foam, creating exquisite
ornaments, eggs, wreaths and wallhangings. |
You will need...
4" egg of Styrofoam brand plastic
foam.
Black napkins or thin black tissue paper.
Wrapping paper or decoupage paper ( we used a rose print and a butterfly
pattern).
Paper Napkin Applique Glue, Mod Podge or other decoupage glue.
Crystal Clear Glaze (Accent) or other sealer (optional).
Sharp nail scissors.
Wooden skewer.
Stiff brush, such as fabric painting brush.
Soft brush.
Block of Styrofoam brand plastic foam. |
Decoupage Eggs
1. Insert skewer into narrow end of egg. The skewer will serve as your
handle when working on the egg.
2. Tear black napkin or tissue paper into pieces the size of a quarter.
Working on a small area, spread applique glue on the 4" foam egg
using stiff brush. Glue paper pieces to egg, smoothing with brush to
remove air bubbles. Brush a thin coat of applique glue over napkin or
tissue paper. Repeat, until entire egg is covered. for a richer colour,
add a second layer of napkin or tissue paper. Insert skewer in block of
Styrofoam till egg is dry.
3. Cut individual flowers, butterflies or other motifs from wrapping or
decoupage paper. Using applique glue, glue individual motifs to egg. If
paper will not lie flat against curved surface, make small cuts in motif
following along the lines of the design; slightly stretch apart or voerlap
to follow the contour of the egg. Let dry.
4. If desired, brush on Crystal Clear Glaze. Let dry; gently remove
skewer.
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You will need...
3" Ball of Styrofoam brand plastic
foam.
Napkins or tissue paper.
Wrapping paper or decoupage paper ( we use an angel print paper).
Paper Napkin Applique Glue, Mod Podge or other decoupage glue.
Crystal Clear Glaze (Accent) or other sealer (optional).
8" length of 1/8th satin ribbon.
18" length of 1" ribbon.
Gold stars, doilies, beads, or other decorative items (optional). |
Decoupage Ornaments
1. Follow Steps 1-3 above.
2. Embellish ornament with gold stars, pieces of doily, beads or other
items.
3. Brush on two - three coats of Crystal Clear Glaze. Let dry; gently
remove skewer.
4. Put glue in hole left from skewer; insert end of 1/8th" ribbon
in hole to form loop for hanger. Tie 1" ribbon in bow; glue to top of
ornament. |
You will need...
1" x 12" x 12" sheet of Stryrofoam
brand plastic foam.
13" x 13" piece of floral wrapping paper.
Reproduction Victorian scraps.
1 and one third yards of 3 /4 " decorative upholstery braid.
1yd of 1 ½ " lace.
12 satin acetate ribbon roses.
20" of satin cord.
2 small tassels, 2 pins.
Thick white craft glue.
Crystal Clear Glaze (Accent) or other sealer.
Utility knife or sharp kitchen knife.
Old candle.
Pencil.
Paintbrush.
Low- temperature glue gun and glue sticks.
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Victorian Wreath
1. Trace an 1l ½ " diameter circle on the foam sheet, and trace a
3" circle in the middle. Cut out 11 ½ " circle using utility
knife or sharp kitchen knife (wax the knife blade with an old candle for
easier, smoother cutting); cut out 3" centre. "Sand" rough
edges with a scrap of Styrofoam.
2. Cover the wreath with a thin layer of glue; lay the 13" x
13" square of wrapping paper over wreath. Clip and trim edges of
giftwrap so paper lies flat against the inside and outside edges of
wreath. Smooth firmly with your fingers to work out any air bubbles.
Weight with a book and let dry.
3. Cut out Victorian motifs and glue to wreath. Let dry.
4. Brush on two coats of Crystal Clear Glaze. Let dry.
5. Using glue gun, glue decorative braid around the inside and outside
edges of wreath. Glue lace around the outside edge on the back of the
wreath. Glue and pin satin cord to sides of wreath for hanger. Glue
tassels over ends of cord. Glue tassels over ends of cord. Glue a ribbon
rose to the top of each tassel and glue roses at random around inside of
wreath.
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You will need...
7" heart of Styrofoam brand plastic foam.
Floral decoupage paper.
Acrylic craft paint in co-ordinating colour.
Thick white craft glue.
Royal Coat Decoupage Finish (Plaid) or other sealer.
¾ " of ruffle bias tape.
¾ of gold braid.
12" length of ½ " satin ribbon. |
Victorian Heart Wallhanging
1. Paint 7" foam heart using stiff brush to scrub paint into pores
(use acrylic craft paints only; solvent-based paints may melt the
Styrofoam). Let dry.
2. Cut desired design from decoupage paper; glue to heart. Press firmly
with fingers to smooth out air bubbles. Let dry.
3. Brush on one - two coats of sealer. Let dry.
4. Open up ruffle bias; glue to outside edge of heart so ruffle sticks
out at the top of the heart and the bias wraps around the back of the
heart. Let dry. Iron ruffle flat.
5. Glue braid around edge of heart. Glue a ribbon hanger and small bow
to top of heart.
NOTE: If 7" pre-cut heart is not available, trace heart
shape onto a ½ " thick sheet of Styrofoam and cut out using a sharp
knife. Wax the knife blade with a candle for easier cutting.
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