Presently there is such a extensive variety of glues to pick from that are specifically intended for use as decoupage glue. It's best to select on the one most suited to the project at hand.
White Poly Vinyl Acetate (PVA) glue is usually an excellent medium for decoupage and is particularly adaptable, principally if it has been slightly diluted beforehand. This is fitting to apply on most small or simple projects. More complex projects might require the use of wallpaper paste. As a rule of thumb, the majority projects do call for the application of undiluted decoupage glue. On the other hand, it is essential to dilute your decoupage medium before applying it to glass. The other frequently available Mod Podge is an alternative versatile decoupage medium that can be used in the same way as a glue, a sealant or just as a glaze.
If creating homemade items is something you enjoy, you might even like to test with creating your private decoupage glue. For this you will need to have:
¼ Cup of Sugar
¼ Cup of Flour
½ tsp of Powdered Alum (foot powder!)
1 ¾ Cups of Water
¼ tsp of Oil of Cinnamon
Place the sugar, flour and foot powder in a pot on top of steady temperature. Add only one cup of the water, pouring slowly and stirring vigorously in order to make sure there is no lumping. Boil the combination, stirring continuously, until it looks clear and silky. Remove from the range and stir in the left over water and the cinnamon extract. Mix completely and next place in a jar or other container for storing purposes; if possible a type which is able to be sealed securely.
With decoupage there is a specific technique that ought to be used when applying images onto the proposed facade. Place the object to be applied into a bowl of warm water and permit it to become damp. Take it from the water, setting it on top of a section of paper towel and pat it to remove the excess wetness. You don't want the paper to become overly moist. Moistening the object to be applied a little will aid to thwart bubbling as well as wrinkles.
Put the glue onto the back of your cutout, working from the center towards the outside ends. In addition to this, a tiny quantity of medium needs to be applied to the facade that you wish to be treating. Position the cutout on the prepared exterior and press down on it with a damp rag, mopping away any excess glue that may exude at this point. Gently smooth away any wrinkling or bubbles with your finger or else a rolling pin; while being careful in order to smooth gently as ripping is very likely when the paper is so damp. If bubbles do pop up, they should be poked with a needle and smoothed out prior to adding a small amount of additional glue and then working it into that particular place. But, if you do acquire a few areas of dried glue on one or the other of the cutouts or on the exterior of your art, you can use a small amount of vinegar to eliminate these.
One last tip may be to keep a moist cloth on hand at always, to ensure your fingers stay "sticky-free".
Author Resource:
Karen Ann Cooper is a decoupage enthusiast and would love to see you all try the magical art of Decoupage! For more information on decoupage and decoupage glue, visit www.decoupageyourlife.com.
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