There are a lot of different methods for embossing papers and depending on which type you use the choice of paper will change drastically as well. Not every embossing process works with every type of paper and not just any old paper can be used for embossing. So to make it easier for beginners and …
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Decoupage is a simple way to visually enhance a multitude of items in your house by permanently gluing patterns or images to them. A lot of crafters use decoupage to give clay pots, furniture or book covers a new unique look. I personally love to use decoupage to add another level of detail to my …
Embossing Powders can create amazing effects on paper, cardboard, and other similar materials. But if you want to use embossing Powder a heat gun is necessary to melt it. When I first heart of embossing powders, however, I simply wanted to try them out without investing too much money in a new tool, like a …
Embossing is a really cool effect that can make an ordinary letter or a greeting card a lot more interesting. Embossing can not only be seen but it can also be felt. I, as a graphics designer, worked a lot with embossing in the past, especially when designing interesting business cards or when I worked …
A couple of years back I was wondering how the book covers with a textile cover were made. It took me quite some time to figure that out (back in the day the internet was brand new and you couldn´t find too much information on there). Eventually, though I found a bookbinding shop in my …
The number one problem most people have with Decoupage is, that their Decoupage ends up with nasty wrinkles or even bubbles. This is understandable frustrating so in this article, I will tell you how to avoid wrinkles in your decoupage, how to get rid of these wrinkles and after you read this article you will …
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For some Decoupage projects, like a Coaster or a Flowerpot, you may want to waterproof your Decoupage. Normal Sealers don´t make your Decoupage waterproof but after reading this article you will know exactly what kind of sealer to use and how to use it to make you Decoupage projects waterproof. So how do you make …
The biggest hurdle when starting out with Decoupage is finding the right kind of paper four your project. It needs to have the right design or pattern for your project on it and it has to be the right kind of paper for Decoupage. So when you are done reading this article, you will know …
Decoupage is perfect to give old furniture or other items a new awesome look or to give your crafts an awesome finish! You can use Decoupage on a lot of different materials like wood, glass, metal or even stone and more! But depending on the surface, that you want to decoupage, you will need the …
Decoupage is an awesome technique to give your projects or old furniture a great look. But you may be struggling with getting that perfect finish on your Decoupage, which will be a thing of the past once you have read this article. So how do I get a smooth finish on Decoupage? You can get …
