The essence of the napkin technique lies in the fact that a thin layer of paper with the original drawing is pasted on the surface of the object that you want to decorate and at the same time to create the appearance of hand-painted. Even if there are certain difficulties in working with such a thin paper, the experience and skill lead to the desired result.
What is the napkins for decoupage?
Its appearance decoupage wipes substantially the same as conventional tissue paper used in everyday life. But there is one unique difference, thereby converted into household napkin napkin decoupage - a pattern or motif. Usually it is a vivid and memorable, beautiful and sometimes unusual.
On these napkins can be placed even entire song or painting, as well as individual items. Their selection is extremely wide and varied. This colorful flower ornaments, children's drawings, landscapes, holiday themes, fruits and vegetables.
What to choose napkins for decoupage?
Napkins are both single and double layer and three-layer. The number of layers for an experienced person does not matter, the most important thing that the paper, which depicts decoupage motif was very thin. After all, the thinner the paper, the brighter the illusion that the image on the workpiece originally painted. So basically used only when decorating napkin topsheet.
By purchasing wipes for work, most practical to take two or three identical copies. So you can decorate the set for the kitchen or in the nursery. And you can pick up napkins with drawings in the same style. The main thing is that the background should be plain and light colored to translucent pattern which is cut from a cloth, clearly visible.
In recent years, many began to apply for employment decoupage three-layer napkins with colorful drawings, which are sold in supermarkets. Using only the top layer of bright, and even covering it with paint, you can achieve excellent results decorating vases, flower pots, dishes or stool. Just always worth paying attention to the fact that the figure was a big, no small parts, paint was stable without getting your hands dirty.
We should also mention rice napkins for decoupage. Selecting them for their creativity, you will feel as smooth and even it falls on any surface: on the glass and on wood or plastic. It is more durable and reliable compared to conventional napkins, which is important for beginners.
Thus, the napkin should be chosen carefully, be sure of good quality to really enjoy the work.