The combination of decoupage and photographs can produce outstanding results. A perfect example is to decoupage glass plates with some of your old photographs.
Below are some easy steps to get you on your way:
Step 1. Clean the glass plates using paper towels and rubbing alcohol. We need the surface to have no dust or dirt on it.
Step 2. Use scissors to cut you photos into several shapes. In order to give a handcrafted finish, tear the edges of your photographs. By tearing your images in a downwardly direction you cause a beveled edge which will help with adhesion with glue to the plate. It should be a coarse and jagged tearing.
Another impression you can look to create is a rustic look, to do this you can burn the photographs using a candle flame. You should blow out the flame instantly after you are finished. Only a small area should be worked upon at a time. To produce uneven brown edges, try to get rid of the excessive charred portion of the photograph.
Step 3. The best idea would be to glue the photos to the back of the glass plate so that they can look through. Before you set the photographs onto the back of the glass plate, first layer some decoupage glue to the front of the photographs. Once the glue has been applied press the photograph face down and smooth over the edges. For every picture that you are using to decoupage glass plates, repeat a similar process.
Step 4. Remove all excess glue by using a moist paper towel.
Step 5. The final step is to seal the back of the glass plate, we can do this by adding a layer of acrylic paint and leave to dry.
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