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Anyway, I think I want to use Wallpaper or Shelfpaper for the new look.
I see this on your site: "Wallpaper – after gluing to your project; let set; then peel off the backing layer.”
I'm confused. What backing layer?
Won't it all be glued to the table?
Can you please clarify how I can use wallpaper?
Thanks!
Steven
My apologies for incomplete or misleading instructions. I think you’re referring to the Image Sources section of my article on Decoupage Methods. That’s the only place I could find the phrase you refer to; and I just removed it to prevent any further confusion. Thank you!
Of course you’re correct. When decoupaging wallpaper onto a surface design-side up, there is no way you can remove the backing layer after gluing the paper down.
When I wrote the article I had just done a decoupage glass plate and used wallpaper as a background.
In decoupage under glass the images and background paper are glued design-side down onto the back of the plate. I found the wallpaper to be thicker than I desired, so after gluing I removed the backing paper.
Before you decoupage your table top, you might want to read this article on Decoupage Finishes for Commercial [or Heavy] Use.
Hi Eileen,
Thanks! That Heavy Use section is very helpful, in terms of a top protective coat.
One more question, I'm having trouble finding wallpaper remnants that I like.
Which is a better medium of the following, in terms of thickness problems, wrinkles, or bleeds?
- 1) Tissue Paper
- 2) Gift Wrapping Paper
- 3) Wall Paper
- 4) another suggestion that would work well for a kitchen table ( I want to avoid anything with words or >prints on it)
THANKS!
Steven
My favorite paper for decoupage is plain old copier paper. It is the perfect weight; doesn’t tear easily like tissue paper or napkins; is thin enough so that the edges are indiscernible with just two sealing coats; and allows me to print or copy any design I like over and over.Of course, if you will be using one of the thicker finishes for heavy use, you needn’t be concerned about the thickness.
If the colors are bright I use bright white paper. I print my decoupage images using an inkjet printer and then seal the ink with three coats of Krylon Crystal Clear to prevent ink bleed.
Great.
Thanks!
Steven
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