Do you have a slightly tired summer bag in light colors? Then let's get started!
Why is the color of the bag so important? First of all, because the use of classic maps is inappropriate - height differences will be too noticeable, and napkins and rice paper are so thin that they are simply lost from view against a dark background.
Preparing a bag for work involves not only ridding it of all sorts of papers and sweets, but also treating it with alcohol or vodka. This is a very important step necessary to remove fat, invisible traces of which remain even with a simple touch.
In addition to the bag, you will need a rice card, special mediums and, if you wish, pastel crayons or acrylic paints for fabric.
The first component is a glassy medium, which can be found in the Maimeri and Stamperia product lines.It is used for finishing the motif and varnishing the leather. The advantage of these mediums over other varnishes is the formation of an elastic film that does not crack even under active compression.
The second important element is glue for decoupage on fabric. A similar one can be found in the lines of almost any company that produces products for decoupage and painting, from the budget Decola to the popular To-Do among craftswomen.
It is generally accepted that decoupage is an unpretentious technique in which ordinary table napkins can be used. However, if you are taking your first steps, give preference to rice paper - it is stronger, does not get wet under the influence of glue, and is thin enough not to stand out even on leatherette.
We cut out the motif and apply it to the bag, choosing the best location. Once you've found the "right" spot, hold the card and apply glue over it. It is most convenient to distribute it over the map with a thick synthetic brush. In this way we glue all the motifs and leave them to dry.
If you do not have significant artistic skills, but really want to complement the motif, secure the dried motif with a glassy medium, let it dry and proceed. The most convenient material is pastel - it is easy to shade and does not require time to dry.
After painting, you can immediately coat the bag with Maimeri medium. To securely hold the motif, it is better to do this 2-3 times, if you want to achieve the effect of patent leather - 7-8.
You can take the finished accessory with you to the beach or for a walk in the park.
