Decoupage tray with your own hands

Make your unique service or set of dishes is very simple. The main thing is to know what materials to use and what are the options for processing the picture. One of the most common decors in the kitchen can be considered decoupage tray. If in your family there is a need for this utensil, a new version of the decor will certainly have a liking for both the family and guests.

Any crafts of decoupage are made only with pre-designed design. You can choose a drawing either from a variety of decorative paper napkins or a special decoupage card, or from any other drawing on paper or fabric. Better, of course, if the image base is as thin as possible. This is the only way to achieve an ideal combination of pattern and foundation.

Whatever the crafts (tray, cutting board, spoons, cups and any object made of wood), it is necessary to carefully clean or polish the surface. This will help not only to get rid of irregularities, but also to remove possible minor impurities, the remains of the old decor, etc. Usually, this procedure is carried out with fine sandpaper No. 0. It will not damage the surface, but it will grind it off.

If the decoupage of the tray is carried out on a plastic surface, it is better to try a few options for sandpaper, since The density of plastic may be different. However, the grinding stage also applies to such a material. Only metal is not polished. It, usually either ground with irregularities, or left as it is, pre-degreasing the surface, for example, with alcohol.

For wooden trays, you can make a background of self-adhesive film or wallpaper. So you additionally protect the tree from the influence of moisture during cleaning. Also the background can be painted over with any paint that does not have a thick texture. Decoupage of a tray, usually, is carried out so that this utensil is not knocked out from the general interior and decoration of the dishes. That's why it's important to choose the right shade.

The glue that is used for decoupage is a special solution that can be obtained by diluting the PVA with water a little. Gluing the drawing can be done on top of the paper if it is thin and you are sure that the glue will penetrate to the other side. And you can and in the usual way, applying on the reverse side of the picture.

A very important point is the fixing of the decor. In order for your design to last a long time and please its appearance, the entire surface must be covered with a clear varnish. Preferably, in 2 layers, but between them it is necessary to withstand the time until the first coating dries.

It is very important for a beautiful design - just cut out the picture. For the first works it is better to choose simple options without empty holes in the middle of the figure. After a little training, you can start to more complex options.

But not only decoupage of the tray will be an interesting and creative hobby for you. There is a sea of other items that can be decorated and used after that. For example, decoupage boxes from under shoes. From this, at first glance, an unnecessary item, you can make wonderful caskets for yourself or for a gift. Believe me, after a little training, your boxes are very beautiful and original. Such a gift will be enjoyed by lovers of small things, for example, needlewomen or women of fashion.

Decoupage of the box from under the shoes includes all of the above steps, except for grinding. If you wish to strengthen the box, you can glue it from the inside with additional cardboard surfaces. For the decor of the future box from the inside, make a frame with a depth slightly smaller than the box. She must have sides. On the frame, fix a piece of cloth and place it inside the box. Thus, you will get a box at least as good as a purchase, and handwork has always been valued very much, it's exclusive!

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