Decopatch on Furniture: Perfect For A Bit of Flair

Learning to Decopatch on furniture is a great way to be able to successfully transform any piece of furniture into a work of art. It doesn't matter how beat up a table, chair, or book shelf is. Covering furniture with Decopatch can turn even the shabbiest furnishing into a magnificent new creation.

The first step involved with adding this to furniture is to first find the pieces of furniture that will be covered with the paper. There can even be a variety of objects covered to create a matching set out of a completely mismatched collection of furnishings. After each piece has been chosen, it's time to pick out the paper to be used for covering these items.

A variety of papers can be used, but special paper used specifically for this is available at many craft stores. This is a fairly thick paper that doesn't tear easily. The patterns and colors Decopatch paper comes in are very extensive. It's best to get a variety that complement one another, in order to be able to combine them without worrying if they go well together or not.

Paper being used needs to be torn into small pieces. The size of the paper will depend on the furniture piece to be covered. For instance, a small nightstand will look better covered in paper that is torn smaller than pieces being used on a large bookshelf. Before each piece of paper is laid upon the item to be covered, a layer of glue needs to be brushed on the item.

Using glue that is made for this project works is best, since it is made to dry clear and won't cloud the overall appearance of the Decopatch project. Once the glue has been brushed on, just where the piece of paper is going to be placed, the paper can then be applied. Another coat of glue should be brushed over each piece of paper as it is applied as well.

When the entire piece of furniture has been covered in Decopatch, it should be allowed to dry. After it is completely dry, all surfaces should be coated with a varnish to seal and protect the Decopatch. This step will then complete this on furniture project. The varnish needs to be applied in thin coats with an hour drying time in between. It's better to apply many thin layers of varnish, instead of on thick layer.

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