Tuesday, November 8, 2011

3D Decoupage - Learn How to Make a Decoupage Card


3D Decoupage comes on many levels. If you are a beginner, start with an easy design and build up to more challenging projects. It is possible to create great results early on. There are 3 key skills to master: choosing, cutting and applying. It always saddens me when those who craft look down their noses at those who use Sticky Fixers (sticky pads) to do Decoupage. They think it marks out the 'man' from the 'boys' or the new craft person from the Professional.

Having taught crafts for over 20 years now (and taught Teachers who Teach), I do know what they mean, but; and it IS a big but, I am a believer in starting from where you are at. And when you begin, sticky pads are ideal. But let us get down to basics.

Having said that there are 3 key stills, the sticky pads come unto the application stags. First it is vital to get the design bit right. It means:

- Choosing the right weight of design

- Cutting it carefully

- Separating any paper layers into individual parts

With that done you move onto cutting. Some would say this is the most important stage, but I would disagree. All 3 impact on the other. If you choose an inappropriate design for working on you will get a poor result - no matter how great your scissor skills. Equally, if you are great with the old blades but let down at putting it all together, no matter how accomplished your preparation, your assembly will scupper your final result.

I am a believer in all skills working together. Start with the end in mind. It does not matter when you are kicking off in Decoupage if you use sticky pads, but if you have got great loads of tab visible, you have not mastered the basics. No sign of assembly (glue or pad) should be visible.

It comes down to learning the stages with patience and practice. If you want it, then you will get better. So ignore the 'nay-sayers' who may be ahead of you, because one day you may well overtake them. Go after your 3D Decoupage projects with a passion and you will soon master the essentials.




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