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Decoupage Wall Coverings?

Is it possible to decoupage small pieces of fabric to a wall?

Jana

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If the fabric isn’t too thick, you can decoupage the pieces. In decoupage, the goal is to have the design appear seamless, as if it had been hand-painted.

Decoupage media, like Mod Podge fabric, are thick and designed to self level over the glued images with only two or three coats.

If you want a true decoupage look, you may need to add more coats. But that brings up a question: do you plan to spread decoupage medium over the entire wall to get that smooth even surface?

If not, a simpler solution would be to use starch or wallpaper paste to attach the fabric pieces.

The advantages of starch are ease of application, less mess and ease of removal. When you tire of the fabric or need to deep clean the pieces, just peel away a corner and slowly strip them off.

For more on decoupage, visit The Decoupage Index Page.

Also read about Do-It-Yourself Wall Coverings.

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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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