To complete this you will need:
- Cardboard box or tea can.
- Acrylic paint for construction.
- PVA glue.
- Varnish.
- Napkins with matching motif.
- Gouache paints.
- Contour with glitter, pearlescent.
- Different brushes
1. Cover the jar with a layer of acrylic. The paint should be applied evenly, carefully painting over the image on the can. Sometimes it is better to reapply a layer of acrylic so that the surface is perfectly smooth. We do the same with the lid.
2. Select the required motif on a napkin. In this case, it is an Indian elephant; you can also choose oriental ornaments and colorful floral motifs. Separate the lower thin layers of the napkin from the image. Using scissors, we cut out a small solid fragment of the design, which we will glue first.
3. Prepare the glue. Dilute a small amount of PVA with water and stir until smooth.We begin to carefully glue a fragment of the napkin onto the surface of the jar, smoothing out any wrinkles and bubbles that form. Usually the napkin fits well on the cardboard surface, so there shouldn’t be any big problems. Using our hands, we tear the napkin into small pieces and seal the edges of the jar, feel free to layer the fragments one on top of the other - this will only add volume to the image. Let the jar dry at room temperature.
4. For the surface of the lid, it is better to choose one complete fragment so that the pattern lies evenly, without overlaps. For example, here we use the eyes of an elephant. We seal the edges with colorful leftover napkins. Leave until the glue dries completely.
5. When the jar is dry, move on to decoration. Here you can safely show your imagination - highlight the elements of the picture with an outline, tint the edges with gouache, add sparkles. A gray pearlescent outline is perfect, which we apply to the top and bottom edges of the jar, and also cover the rim of the lid. To further highlight the edges and make them visually brighter, we’ll use gold paint. Feel free to cover individual fragments of the image with “gold”, draw a border, and add shine where appropriate. Let it dry for 10 minutes.
6. The final touch is to varnish the product. You can choose matte or glossy decoupage varnish, which dries quickly enough. An alternative method can be regular hairspray - spray it thickly from a short distance onto the jar and leave until completely dry. In this case, you will have to protect it from water and only gently wipe it with a damp cloth.
