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Do You Have to Seal MDF Before Applying Decoupage?

Is it possible to decoupage with 130 gsm paper straight onto MDF without sealing it?

Thank you for your help!

Chantal

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I’m not sure whether your question refers to sealing the MDF (medium density fiberboard) or sealing the artwork.

If you are asking whether it is necessary to seal the MDF, the answer is definitely yes. MDF is made of wood fibers and should be treated as wood when decouping. For more detail, read my article on preparing wood for decoupage.

If you are asking whether your artwork must be sealed first, the answer is maybe.

Sealing your artwork is sometimes necessary to prevent ink from bleeding. Read expert decouper Kay Davies’ advice.

For more on decoupage, visit The Decoupage Index Page.

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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

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