Decoupage of an old wallet

We all have our favorite things that we, as they say, are passionate about. But almost all things have their own expiration date, and the time comes when the product wears out and loses its presentation. It’s a shame to throw it away, but we don’t wear it anymore. Don't rush to part with it! In this MK we offer you the option of updating an old but beloved wallet. We hope that this MK will save your wallet from the trash can and that your favorite item will bring you much more joy from using it.

So, for work we need:
- old wallet,
- acrylic paint,
- napkin for decoupage,
- brush for paint and varnish,
- masking tape,
- alcohol, cotton wool,
- fine-grain sandpaper (zero),
- stationery knife,
- acrylic lacquer.



First, let's do the preparatory work. Degrease the surface of the wallet using cotton wool and alcohol. Let it dry.



If there are places that you would not like to paint, carefully seal them with masking tape. For me, this is the surface around the perimeter of the fastener.



Let's start painting the wallet. Immediately prepare the item on which you will paint and dry the wallet.I used a tube of cream that fit the height of my wallet. Apply the first coat of paint and let it dry.



Acrylic paint dries very quickly, literally 10 minutes. Advice: do not apply a thick layer of paint at once, it is better to increase the intensity gradually; If you apply paint with horizontal movements of the brush, do not switch to vertical ones, otherwise the paint will lie unevenly. Apply a second coat of paint and let dry.



If at this stage you are satisfied with the result and no stains are visible on the surface of the wallet, then you can skip the next step. But in my case it is necessary to apply a third coat of paint. Remember: we are not changing the direction of the brush movement.



After you've applied and dried the final coat of paint, check yourself. Place the napkin that you prepared for decoration on the product. If the stains are not visible through it, then you can glue the napkin. If they show through, apply another layer of paint.
Open the surface of the wallet with a thin layer of acrylic varnish and carefully, smoothing out the folds with a brush, glue the top layer of the napkin, let it dry.



After you have glued the napkin on both sides and let it dry, carefully trim off the excess napkin with a utility knife and remove the masking tape.



This is what the spread of our wallet looks like.



If you notice small wrinkles somewhere, such as in the photo, you can easily get rid of them with sandpaper. It is advisable to use a zero so as not to wipe the napkin down to the ground, because the napkin is very thin and can easily be damaged.



All we have to do is open the wallet with several layers of varnish and let it dry. The varnish can be chosen either matte or glossy. In my case, glossy.It, like paint, should be applied with a brush either only in vertical or only in horizontal movements.
Acrylic varnish also dries quickly. But to be on the safe side, leave the product for a day until all layers are completely dry, after which enjoy your favorite item in its new guise!