Decoupage furniture in Provence style

Several centuries ago, a special technique for decorating furniture appeared in Medieval Germany. In those days, not everyone could afford to have decorative objects or hand-painted things. Often simply decorated boxes, dressers or cabinets with paper drawings, covering them on top with a layer of special varnish. So there was a decoupage, which is popular in our time. This is a technique of decorating surfaces that imitates art painting.

This is a technique of decorating surfaces that imitates art painting.

The ease of execution allows even people who do not have artistic skills to turn any piece of furniture into a work of art. Lace, paper napkins, fabrics that can decorate any surface, be it wood, glass or plastic, are used for decoration. The most popular is the decoupage of furniture in the style of Provence. There are other areas: Chebbi-chic, Victorian and ethnic, simplicity.

The ease of execution allows even people who do not have artistic skills to turn any piece of furniture into a work of art.

To decorate various items in this technique apply:

• special wipes;
• postcards;
• wallpaper;
• printed illustrations;
• lace;
• various fabrics;
• old newspapers.

There are other areas: Chebbi-chic, Victorian and ethnic, simplicity.

Modern masters in their work combine various techniques and materials for decorating objects. Combine with different types at the same time.

Modern masters in their work combine various techniques and materials for decorating objects.

Types of decoupage

1. Volume.

With this method, the elements are specially glued to each other or layering is achieved using a simulating mass. Use for registration of nurseries, creation of volume pictures, restoration of pieces of furniture.

2. Straight.

An application or pattern is glued to the pre-painted surface of the part, then coated with a fixing lacquer layer.

3. Smoky.

This type of decoupage imitates art painting. This effect is achieved due to special methods of using paint. A light haze is drawn along the clear borders of the picture, and the image merges with the background.

4. Decopatch

This technique combines decoupage and patchwork. It differs from the others in that it is not a whole drawing or element that is glued on, but small pieces of one image. It is used for the decoration of jewelry and accessories, figurines.

5. Back.

Used to decorate glass items. To do this, the image is glued with the front part on the surface, covered with varnish on top.

Combine with different types at the same time.

To give the product a unique look, very often decoupage masters use special techniques:

• scuffs are created;
• applied craquelure varnish, which after drying is covered with cracks;
• to give a different color, the surface of the object is tinted with spots of another paint;
• create a gold or silver potal;
• imitate blackout by drawing shadows.

An application or pattern is glued to the pre-painted surface of the part, then coated with a fixing lacquer layer.

Preparation for work

Before you start the decor you need to properly prepare the selected items. First of all it is necessary to sand the surface, especially for old furniture, it is necessary to completely remove the paint layer. Then everything is covered with a primer, after it dries, you can proceed to painting the main background.

Before you start the decor you need to properly prepare the selected items.

Further decoration is carried out according to the chosen decoupage technique. The picture is cut out or gently pulled out of the napkin, placed according to where it should be, the surface of the base must be previously smeared with glue. Straighten with a brush, trying not to damage, then glue another layer of glue, causing it over the picture.

Then everything is covered with a primer, after it dries, you can proceed to painting the main background.

Decorate the edges with paint, decorating the surface to your liking. Allow to dry for all layers. To speed up this process, you can use a hair dryer. After drying, the surface is covered with two layers of varnish. The varnish can be, as special, for a decoupage, and usual for works with a tree. To remove all irregularities, the surface is sanded with emery paper.

Straighten with a brush, trying not to damage, then glue another layer of glue, causing it over the picture.

Among the variety of types of master often prefer decoupage in the style of Provence. This style got its name in honor of the French province. Characterized by the use of floral motifs and cool shades in the design of objects. Rustic, cozy and calm style. Decoupage furniture in Provence style allows you to create in your room a corner of southern France. Allowed the use of images with a marine theme. Rubbing is combined with hand-painted and whitened surfaces.

Decorate the edges with paint, decorating the surface to your liking.

Decoupage chest in the style of Provence. Master Class

The main thing is to choose a bedside table, it should match the style. The best is the one that has boxes and carved elements. Prepare the necessary materials: acrylic paints, glue, lacquer for decoupage, brushes, napkins with beautiful floral motifs, two-step craquelure, foam sponge, matte akvalak, baguette paste.

To remove all irregularities, the surface is sanded with emery paper.

The room will be filled with comfort, will find charm and unique style.

Getting Started.

1. We process it well with sandpaper and degrease the surface of the bedside table.
2. We coat the drawers, the table top and the side corners of the dresser with a primer.
3. We cover all the furniture with beige acrylic paint.
4. We glue the patterns with decoupage glue, lightly sand them with sandpaper, after complete drying.
5. In gray we draw a stroke on the drawers and sides of the dresser.
6. We apply craquelure on beige color, let it dry and repeat the procedure again.
7. Cracks that formed after the application of craquelure, fill with gold pigment.
8. We process the whole bedside table with akkalak.
9. We take a baguette paste and draw monograms on the drawers and sides of the dresser, around the contour.
10. Monogram decorate with gold.
11. Sponge alternately promakivaem all facets of the furniture used, taking the gold, then brown, then black and green paint.
12. We open with a finishing varnish the entire surface of the dresser.

Among the variety of types of master often prefer decoupage in the style of Provence.

After the varnish dries furniture can be enjoyed at your pleasure. Such a bedside table in Provence style will decorate any room and will give it a unique charm.

Rubbing is combined with hand-painted and whitened surfaces.

Wooden cabinets are ground and covered with a layer of soil.

Interior door decoupage  

Sometimes it happens that the door does not fit into the existing interior of the room. There are cases when it is necessary to just age. Decoupage in the style of Provence will help to get out of a difficult situation. To decorate interior doors you need:

• Soak the surface of the door with soap and water and remove all dust and dirt.
• To avoid damage to the paints of the walls, it is necessary to glue the door jambs with masking tape.
• Carry out a primer and paint the door in the color suitable for the style.
• Apply white acrylic paint.
• Wallpapers are glued immediately, and wipes should be pre-wetted with water. We decorate at our discretion, selecting the desired pattern.
• The surface of napkins or wallpaper should be missed with another layer of glue. Leave to dry completely.
• If necessary, irregularities are removed with fine sandpaper.
• The entire surface of the door is completely varnished, preferably in several layers.

Restoration of the table with colored wallpaper

It so happens that in the apartment for many years kept the old, lost its original appearance of furniture. It is a pity to throw her away, because she is dear as a memory or can be inherited from relatives. Let's look at how you can restore a table with ordinary wallpaper. To work will be needed:

1. Wallpaper with a beautiful color pattern;
2. PVA glue;
3. Acrylic lacquer;
4. Sandpaper;
5. Roller and brush.

Before you decorate the table, you need to degrease its cover with alcohol and then thoroughly treat it with sandpaper. We take the wallpaper and measure the length we need, leaving a little for allowances. We glue the back side of the wallpaper and the table cover with glue. We try to glue evenly, leveling the surface with a roller. Grind the side of the table with sandpaper and cover it with several layers of lacquer for decoupage. Give completely dry. Now this table will decorate any living room.

The main thing is to choose a bedside table, it should match the style.

After everything is dry, apply a layer of varnish.

How to decorate an old coffee table

This master class will help any beginner to decorate an old coffee table using decoupage technique.

Necessary materials:

• napkins, old newspapers or any image on paper;
• PVA glue;
• acrylic paint;
• primer;
• knife and scissors;
• brushes and stencils;
• varnish

The best is the one that has boxes and carved elements.

The first step is to polish the coffee table with sandpaper to complete smoothness. Apply the soil and wait until it dries. Prepare the paper with the image, remove the thick layer of napkins, leaving only the top ball.

Sometimes it happens that the door does not fit into the existing interior of the room.

Remove bumps and bubbles

We glue it with glue from the seamy side and, pressing it, glue it to the surface. We remove the irregularities and bubbles. Acrylic paint white or black paint over the contours of the image. With the same paint through the stencil we make out the corners of the table. After everything is dry, apply a layer of varnish.

Decoupage in the style of Provence will help to get out of a difficult situation.

The first step is to polish the coffee table with sandpaper to complete smoothness.

Decoupage kitchen furniture in the style of Provence

Despite the huge selection of products on the market, sometimes you want to have something original. Designed your kitchen in the style of Provence, You can create a corner of the "French village" in your kitchen. On such furniture will look good floral motifs in delicate shades.

It so happens that in the apartment for many years kept the old, lost its original appearance of furniture.

You can take for decoration not only paper images, but also various fabrics. This technique of decoupage allows you to show imagination. The only negative is that plastic furniture is unsuitable for decoration because of its glossy surfaces. Purchased the necessary materials.Wooden cabinets are ground and covered with a layer of soil. Then paint over several times with acrylic paint. Apply paper drawings or fabric applications, pre-coat them with white glue. After the glue dries, you can additionally decorate with paint and stencils to apply patterns. The final stage will be coating the entire surface with varnish.

Before you decorate the table, you need to degrease its cover with alcohol and then thoroughly treat it with sandpaper.

A little imagination, zeal and not interesting furniture will turn into a real work of art. The room will be filled with comfort, will find charm and unique style.

Grind the side of the table with sandpaper and cover it with several layers of lacquer for decoupage.

VIDEO: Provence style decoupage