So, what materials are needed to make such a board?
1. Wooden blank.
2. Decoupage napkin (or decoupage card).
3. Soil.
4. Acrylic paints.
5. Brushes, scissors, sponge (sponge), ceramic plate or palette for mixing paints.
6. PVA glue (or special decoupage glue).
7. 3D patch (or transparent volumetric gel contour).
8. Acrylic varnish (or finishing varnish for decoupage).
First stage. First of all, it is necessary to prime our workpiece so that the paint and napkin adhere better to the surface and the finished product lasts longer. You need to use white primer for wood and cardboard. If you do not have primer, you can paint the workpiece with white acrylic paint so that the wood does not show through the napkin.You can coat the workpiece with primer or paint using any synthetic brush. When the entire front side of the workpiece is covered with primer, leave it until completely dry.
Second phase. Now you can start applying the decoupage napkin. To do this, cut out a motif of suitable size and separate the 2 lower layers from it, leaving only the top thin layer with the picture.
To ensure that the napkin lies flat, without air bubbles and wrinkles, it can be applied to the workpiece using ordinary water. We drop a little water into the center of the napkin and begin to move the wet brush from the center to the edges, making sure that the napkin lies evenly on the board.
If wrinkles or air bubbles do form, the napkin can be carefully lifted by pulling the dry edge and smoothed out again with a brush. Approaching the edges of the napkin, we also carefully “glue” them with water one by one.
After that, you can start actually gluing the napkin. Take decoupage glue or PVA glue (it can be diluted a little with water) and carefully apply it over a wet napkin. Waiting for it to dry.
Third stage. Since the napkin does not occupy the entire surface of the workpiece, the free areas also need to be decorated. To do this, stir acrylic paint of the required color on the back of a ceramic plate or on a palette. In this case, a light gray color was used, obtained by mixing white and black paint. We paint the top part of the board, and also carefully paint the sides.
To create the effect of a smooth transition of paint into the napkin and hide its borders, we will use a regular foam sponge. Dip the sponge into gray paint and run it along the edge of the napkin with “smacking” movements.Also, to further decorate the workpiece, you can again use a sponge and silver acrylic paint to go around the entire edge of the board. The smallest silver sparkles will give the product a more “elegant” look.
Fourth stage. When the workpiece is completely dry, take a 3D patch or transparent 3D outline and outline with it the objects in the image that you want to visually highlight. In this case, the Eiffel Tower and the inscription “Paris” were highlighted.
After drying, the 3D patch becomes transparent and creates a voluminous effect. It takes quite a long time to dry because it is applied in a thick layer. Therefore, the workpiece can be safely left overnight, and the next day coated with 2-4 layers of acrylic or finishing varnish for decoupage. Do not skimp on the varnish if you are going to use the board for cutting food in the future, because you will have to wash it. It is better to protect the work with four layers of varnish. If you plan to use the board simply to decorate the kitchen, you can limit yourself to two layers. Each layer is dried for 20-30 minutes, the varnish finally dries within a day.
Well, that's all, the board with Paris is ready! Now she can decorate your kitchen and please the eye.
