Decoupage on Canvas

Decoupage Tricks?

I want to decoupage a picture on canvas painted to look like leather.

Are there any tricks?

Thanks!

Sarah

Well not really tricks, you just need to know what you are dealing with. If the canvas was painted with water-based paint such as acrylics, just decoupage using a water-based glue-sealant like ModPodge or Elmer's Glue-All.

If it was painted with oil paints, you need to seal the paint with an oil-based sealer like varnish or shellac and use the same sealer as your decoupage glue-sealant.

Just be careful that your sealant is truly oil-based. Some newer water-based products use the terms varnish and shellac to convey their durability. A good way to make sure is to check the clean-up and thinning directions. If water is mentioned, the product is water-based.

You're welcome!

Here is a list of all decoupage related articles on The Artful Crafter.

Recommended Reading

These books are excellent resources for decoupeurs. Not only do you get tips and techniques, but also artwork that you can use in your own projects.

New Decoupage: Transforming Your Home With Paper, Glue, and Scissors
By: Durwin Rice

The Victorian Scrap Gallery: A Collection of over 500 Full-Color Victorian-Era Images
By: Dee Davis

Absolute Beginner's Decoupage: The Simple Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Beautiful Decoupage
By: Alison Jenkins

Collage Discovery Workshop: Make Your Own Collage Creations Using Vintage Photos, Found Objects and Ephemera
By: Claudine Hellmuth

930 Matchbook Advertising Cuts of the Twenties and Thirties (Pictorial Archive Series)
By: Trina Robbins

Decoupage: A Practical Guide to the Art of Decorating Surfaces with Paper Cutouts
By: Dee Davis