Patterns for decoupage bottles. Decoupage bottles in different versions (photo)
Over the past few decades, decorating your home has become increasingly popular. Housewives are constantly looking for some new detail in the interior of the living room, kitchen or bedroom, which will certainly decorate the room and lift the mood. Manufacturers never cease to delight with all sorts of decorative items for every taste and budget. However, sometimes you still want something original, “not like everyone else.”
In this case it will come to the rescue original technique decorating various objects called decoupage, which means “to cut” in French. This direction of creative activity has no boundaries and frameworks, here you can follow your imagination and realize the most creative ideas. As a result, we get truly original elements of home or even office interiors.
The most understandable and at the same time effective way for beginners is decorating bottles, which we will address in this article.
Features of decorating with napkins
Speaking in simple words, the decoupage technique is a kind of appliqué made from napkins or, for example, from fabric and other similar materials that are glued to various objects. The “canvas” for your imagination in the field of decoupage can be bottles, boxes, scented candles, key holders, eggs for Easter.
In order to make truly high-quality and stylish thing, you don’t need to have any special skills or experience in the creative field. Here it is enough to prepare the materials in advance and think through the design in accordance with the place where the decoration will be placed in the future. It is also important to be careful and take care of the neat appearance of the created masterpiece.
The theme of decoupage can be absolutely any, it all depends on your imagination. You can choose plain paper napkins, creating stylish bottles that can be conveniently placed on the top shelves of your kitchen unit. Now it is possible to purchase napkins with a specific theme. For example, bottles depicting a winter landscape or Santa Claus look incredibly beautiful. A delicate still life with exquisite flowers will be an excellent occasion for good mood on the eve of spring.
Moreover, bottles decorated using the decoupage technique can be an excellent addition to a gift for a particular holiday. Having selected napkins with the required theme, you will present original gift and you will definitely please your loved ones.
Required materials and tools
We already mentioned above that paper napkins are most often used for decoupage. And sometimes needlewomen turn to drawings, decoupage cards or photographs (not simple ones, but those printed on a printer). For beginners, working with napkins is not always practical, because they have not yet fully mastered the skill, and this process is quite labor-intensive.
Therefore, experts advise starting with using decoupage cards made from rice paper. They are easy to work with, they are elastic, stretch without difficulty, and do not lose their shape when in contact with liquids. In stores you can find similar paper of different densities and sizes.
But decoupage paper cards are also often preferred. To create them, they use simple and well-known paper on which a drawing is applied. This version of the material is convenient for gluing, as it hardly deforms upon contact with liquid bases. The colors and designs of these cards are very diverse.
So, now let’s find out what materials will be needed to successfully decorate a bottle using the decoupage technique:
- a glass (possibly plastic) bottle with a smooth surface and no flaws;
- paper napkins (preferably three-layered) / cards for decoupage / all kinds of fragments from magazines / photos printed on a printer;
- a product that removes grease from a glass surface (for example, alcohol or acetone);
- acrylic paints and acrylic varnish;
- PVA glue or specialized glue intended for decoupage;
- brushes of various thicknesses;
- other elements for decoration (beads, seed beads, etc.);
- sharp scissors;
- craquelure varnish (if you suddenly decide to create an antique effect);
- sponge (foam rubber) of small sizes;
- containers for diluting paints;
- sandpaper.
Special attention should be paid to decoupage glue. Of course, you can turn to the help of a simple and well-known PVA, but the most successful result can be achieved using a specialized product.
Really, high-quality decoupage glue does not have a strong odor, is very thick or, on the contrary, has a liquid consistency. It does not darken when used, and when drying it leaves no marks. Experienced needlewomen claim that special remedy makes the resulting product more vibrant and attractive.
Let's look at some options for the most popular brands. For example, decoupage glue called Mod Podge Plaid Made in the USA and used only for decorating hard products. It dries within 72 hours after completion and gives the product a matte finish.
The glue called Decola manufactured in Russia. It is based on acrylic, the glue itself is colorless. It behaves ideally when in contact with fabric, wood, metal or glass, and dries completely in 12 hours.
Italian glue La Doratura It is prepared on the basis of alcohol, it is suitable for gilding work. Ideal for materials such as glass and ceramics.
How to decorate plastic?
Let's look at the technique of decoupaging a plastic bottle step by step.
- Empty plastic bottle(preferably colorless and transparent) clean from labels and any traces. Next, use alcohol or acetone to clean the surface of the bottle, thereby degreasing it.
- Now we proceed to “priming” the surface. To do this, a small piece of foam rubber must be dipped in acrylic paint white. Then apply paint to the bottle with point movements, literally poking it with a sponge. It is important to leave the bottom empty and start painting it after the main surface of the bottle has completely dried.
- After a while, the same procedure must be done again both on the surface and on the bottom of the bottle.
- Now you need to choose the design you like. If desired, you can cut out a separate fragment. Since the napkins are three-layer, we can get rid of the two bottom layers - we only need the top one, with the image. For convenience, you can cut the paper into several parts, from which you can create your own drawing.
- First, you need to attach one fragment to the bottle, then use a brush dipped in glue (here it is better to use one that is shaped like a fan) to brush over the image. You need to apply glue from the center of the picture to its edges.
- Having finished one drawing, you can proceed to the next one, and when all are completed, you need to wait until the glue has completely dried.
- If you wish, at this stage you can repeat the step with a sponge and paints, giving the bottle a tint. For example, mix white and pink acrylic paints, getting pink.
- In order to give the bottle a certain antique effect, it is necessary to create the appearance of crackling. For this purpose, they turn to the help of eggshells. It needs to be washed well and cleared of film, and then dried and broken into pieces of any approximately the same size.
- Apply glue around the image cut out of a napkin, and apply a piece of shell to it, pressing it with your finger. It is important to be careful not to damage the fragile material.
- It all depends on the flight of your imagination. As you want, this is how your creation will turn out. Pieces of the shell can be broken again and parts can be selected different sizes which will look more natural. You need to glue the shell up to the neck of the bottle.
- Next, it is important to wait until the glue has completely dried, and then you can give the shell the desired color by walking over it with the same piece of foam rubber.
- To give a more elegant and realistic look, you can draw cracks between the shells. For example, if you used pink color for the entire surface of the bottle, then for the so-called cracks you can choose a delicate lilac.
- Now it is important to let the resulting product dry in accordance with the time indicated in the glue instructions.
- At the final stage, you need to cover the entire surface of the bottle with acrylic varnish, using the same fan brush.
- To give the bottle a full-fledged appearance, the same procedure with foam rubber must be done in relation to the cork.
As an additional decoration for the bottle, you can use various ribbons, ribbons, etc.
Step-by-step instructions for decorating a glass bottle
In fact, there is nothing difficult in creating an original piece of furniture. For beginners, this process may raise some questions, but over time everything becomes more than clear. Below is a master class on how to decoupage a champagne bottle with your own hands.
- First you need to prepare the glass bottle for use. To do this, you need to clean it of labels and any dirt. It can be soaked in soapy water or treated with sandpaper.
- Now you need to degrease the surface with alcohol or acetone.
- Next, you need to coat the surface of the bottle with a primer so that the next layer adheres more reliably. After the product has completely dried, we begin to use acrylic paint. Its color must be chosen such that it will successfully combine with the shade of your choice. paper napkin: the paint should be at least a shade lighter than the napkins. The most commonly used base paint is white. Allow time to dry.
- If desired, the color of the bottle can be made a little darker, and to apply the paint it is better to use a sponge.
- Cut out the design you like from a napkin. For beginners, large-sized images are more suitable, as they are easier to work with. It is important to remember that for decoupage you only need the first layer of napkin, with a pattern.
- Apply glue in the place where the picture is planned to be located. Next, we overlay the image here, and draw a brush along it from the center to the edges in order to smooth out all the irregularities.
- After the pictures are in place, you need to apply another layer of glue on top for secure fixation.
- At the final stage, we turn to the help of acrylic varnish, which we apply to the entire bottle. Experts say that when using 3 layers of varnish, the bottle can be easily used for everyday use, and not just as a decorative item.
At the request of our readers, we prepared a master class in which we examined step-by-step how to decoupage a bottle with napkins with your own hands.
The lesson is suitable for beginner craftsmen of all ages. The basis is a gift for a man, hence the corresponding design. However, you can choose a different design and decorate containers of any shape using the same principle. Try it! It's very exciting, beautiful and really simple and fast!
Preparation of the material part
To do decoupage, prepare materials and tools:
- glass half-liter bottle, the same as for nautical style and leather;
- a three-layer napkin with a thematic picture (it’s better to buy a special one);
- white acrylic water-dispersion paint;
- PVA glue;
- glossy water-soluble varnish;
- a new sponge for washing dishes;
- soft brush;
- decorative rope;
- large beads or pendants;
- scissors;
- nail polish remover;
- cotton wool;
- disposable containers for glue.
How to make decoupage from napkins on a bottle
First, soak the waste bottle in warm water for one hour to soak the label paper. Remove any paper from the glass.
As a rule, glue remains on the surface, which is difficult to wash off with water. To completely remove residue, use nail polish remover. Dry the vessel.
Cut the dish sponge into two parts.
Before decoupaging a glass bottle with a napkin, create a uniform background. This will hide possible errors when gluing the pattern. Apply white acrylic water-based paint to the surface.
Paint do not apply with a sponge, but make frequent tangential movements, as if “smacking.” Wait until the paint is completely dry.
Select a picture. A suitable option could be photos of cities, cars, all kinds of geographical maps, images of large and strong animals and fish. Consider the man’s character, his hobbies and your relationship with him.
If this is a loved one, then romance is acceptable; if it is a colleague or boss, then everything should be in a strict style. Carefully peel off the top layer.
Wrap a colored layer of napkin around the bottle and determine which fragment will be needed for decoupage. Gently tear it off with your fingers. You can cut it off, but then the edge will be clearly visible on the craft. It’s better to cut with a margin, and then tear off the edges.
Dilute in disposable tableware PVA glue with water in a one to one ratio. Place the fragment face down on a stationery file. Gently stretching the napkin, apply diluted PVA glue with a brush.
Attach the drawing on the file to the glass. Carefully remove the file. Use a brush with glue to correct the drawing where necessary.
While the glue dries, prepare the pendant for decoration.
Since the image of one of the cities of Cuba was chosen, which at the beginning of the last century was the center of the gambling business, beads in the form of dice and chips were taken as pendants in this bottle decoupage master class.
Cover the surface of the craft with varnish.
Tie the pendant by tying several rows of rope around the neck.
Decorate the cork if you like. It also needs to be pre-coated with acrylic paint.
A master class on decoupage from napkins on a bottle for beginners was prepared specifically for the online magazine “Women’s Hobbies”. See other decoupage tutorials at. Handicrafts are ideal for those who do not know how to draw, but want to create masterpieces.
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Don't know what to give to a loved one? Don’t rack your brains – the answer is simple! Create a gift with your own hands, it will come out elegantly and with soul. Decoupage of champagne bottles is not only beautiful, but also a necessary gift for the holiday. Such a surprise will decorate festive table, and then it will show off in the kitchen and delight the happy owner, reminding you of you.
Don't know how to make decoupage on glass? Let's take a closer look at the master class on decoupage of bottles with napkins.
Required materials
Decoupage is a technique for decorating any surface. It looks like a long-familiar application. Early decoupage creations date back to the 15th century, and in the 17th millennium the craft earned wild popularity and gained fans. Italian craftsmen quickly learned to copy Chinese motifs, decorating furniture and other interior items.
To get started, you need to purchase the following materials:
- glass cleaner;
- acrylic-based varnishes and paints;
- napkins for decoupage;
- brushes of various thicknesses;
- sandpaper;
- waterproof varnish.
Master class on decoupage of bottles with napkins:
- remove the sticker from the bottle;
- dry and treat with glass cleaner;
- It is recommended to do everything with gloves to avoid fingerprints.
The paint does not adhere to non-greased areas;
- prime the entire bottle;
- acrylic varnishes are used in the priming process;
- paint the bottle with white acrylic paint;
- transfer the design from a decoupage card or napkin;
- no special napkins are required, use those that match the pattern;
- Paint the background separately.
The background can be contrasting or similar in tone to the main pattern:
- open everything with acrylic-based varnish;
- the varnish brush needs to be wide and soft;
- unevenness must be sanded;
- there should be no wrinkles or folds;
- Don't forget to apply waterproof varnish at the end.
These are the basics of decoupage that are important to follow. There are a lot of secrets that help improve the results of your work.
Looking at the master class above, everything seems easy and banal, but it is not so. There are a lot of pitfalls in the process, even when everything is done strictly according to the master class. Let's consider step-by-step master class decoupage bottles with photos.
You begin the first stage - separating the label from the bottle. We rubbed it thoroughly and soaked it in water for a couple of hours. Despite all efforts, traces of glue remained on the bottle. How to be?!
The solution is very simple. You need to take nail polish remover, wet a cotton swab and wipe the bottle thoroughly. The pellets will gradually be washed off and the surface will become smooth. Useful advice for the future: the bottle must be soaked in a soapy solution and the label will come off easily and with glue.
Are you priming the surface with acrylic paint and the result is not impressive? What to do? After priming the first layer, the brush leaves marks, and after applying the second layer, bald spots form. It's OK. After everything is dry, sand the surface and go over the paint again.
In the future, to avoid such problems, paint with a sponge, dipping it into the paint. The result will surprise you very much. — And finally, the most pleasant and exciting moment - transferring the design from the napkin. Will it wrinkle when glued? Corrected and ruined everything? No problem! Remove the soil and repeat everything from the beginning.
It is necessary to cover the area on which we will glue the napkin with PVA glue. Take a stationery file and place a napkin on it, lightly moisten it and straighten it. You need to apply the napkin along with the file, gradually expelling the remaining air. Remove the file and... miracle. The drawing is so smooth and even that you can’t tell it from what was painted.
From the Internet you know that you can sand if there are folds. We took sandpaper, made a couple of movements and there was nothing left of the drawing. Naturally! You haven't coated it with water-based acrylic varnish yet. Now you can sand it, but only in places where it is required. Afterwards, open it with varnish, preferably several times.
Decoupage of bottles with your own hands is not only a labor-intensive and complex procedure, but also a sea of impressions and emotions from the result obtained.
How to properly care for decorated bottles
It's no secret that objects self made require delicate and careful care than factory products. So that the decoupage bottle does not lose appearance and has long admired its owners, one should not forget or ignore several rather memorable principles:
- All varnishes turn yellow over time. Therefore, when bringing ideas with light subjects to life, use exclusively acrylic varnish from a spray can;
- Wipe off dust from decoupage bottles with a damp cloth, but under no circumstances soak them in water!
- Do not place the decoupage item in the refrigerator for a long time. Condensation can soften the coating and it will come off.
Remember simple rules and try not to break them. Then your work of art will last for many years!
Photo of decoupage bottles
The Decoupage direction is somewhere in the middle between Hand-made and art. The word decoupage came to us from the French language and literally means “to cut out”, and in fact is a type of appliqué. It is based on the technique of gluing various designs on paper, napkins, and fabrics onto hard surfaces. Decoupage is actively used in decorative art, techniques are actively developing, and the list of materials and objects used for decoration is expanding.
The passion for this technique has become widespread lately, everything more people They are passionate about this type of creativity and contribute their own ideas. At the moment, there are entire schools that are engaged in promotion and training on the Internet, and not only.
Decoupage bottles photo
During the period of the formation of the decoupage hobby in Russia, one of the first objects that literally all masters began to decorate were bottles of wine and champagne. Particular attention was paid to bottles with a non-standard shape and voluminous texture. They were not thrown away, but turned into real interior decor.
Used to decoupage bottles various materials and equipment - napkins, putty, decorative elements, or in general, everything that was at hand.
What you need for decoupage, a list for beginners
As mentioned above, there are many techniques for performing decoupage, and they are actively developing - new materials, techniques and directions are appearing.
But still, there are main directions that we will give:
Classic decoupage - gluing napkins, decoupage cards, rice paper onto a flat hard surface;
Artistic decoupage - differs from the classic one in that artistic techniques, additional drawings, underpaintings, aging and more are added to the main image;
Reverse decoupage - gluing a picture onto the back surface of a transparent base;
Volumetric decoupage - when decorating, various volumetric pastes, putty and decorative elements are used.
In order to work in certain techniques, a set of materials is required - different in each specific case, but there is a necessary set that any beginning craftswoman should have:
Napkins, rice paper, decoupage card— necessary components for almost any technique, the basis of any composition. You can now buy these materials at any craft store, office supply store, or online. You can use regular table napkins if you find interesting ones good quality images with a suitable subject.
Sandpaper– should always be in your arsenal for polishing surfaces; as a rule, there should be several types of grain – medium and fine, since there are several stages of polishing.
Alcohol or any alcohol-containing liquid to degrease the surface; you can also use nail polish remover.
Primer– a special acrylic material, applied as a base for decoupage for good adhesion to the surface.
Acrylic paints– in decoupage, mainly only acrylic materials are used, this is due to the fact that they dry quickly and are easy to apply. It is better to have a range of colors in your arsenal, as they are often used for painting.
Glue for decoupage- as a rule, it is acrylic, but ordinary PVA household glue is widely used.
Acrylic varnish– There are many varieties of acrylic varnish – matte, glossy and chameleon. Many needlewomen use ordinary high-quality construction acrylic varnish, but for beginning craftswomen it is recommended to use professional decoupage varnish.
Brushes– synthetic brushes, mostly flat, are most widely used in decoupage. The sizes may be different, as they are used for different purposes.
Stationery file– in some cases used for gluing napkins.
Scissors- used when cutting out images; many craftswomen use manicures.
Roller– a small construction roller is quite suitable; it is used to smooth out the pasted image.
Stack- This is an artistic tool, very well suited for mixing paints.
What varnish is needed for decoupage
One of the most important materials is decoupage varnish; the overall result often depends on it. As a rule, varnish is applied at the very end to fix the image. The quality and composition of the varnish also affects the final appearance.
Varnishes are divided into several types according to composition and purpose (decorative and finishing).
Acrylic varnish– the most popular, it is non-toxic, odorless and non-flammable, as it is water-based. Thanks to its composition, it dries quickly and does not turn yellow over time.
Acrylic varnish used not only as a finishing layer, but also as an intermediate layer - to secure the next layer. The intermediate varnish is then used as a basis for further decoration.
Due to its wide composition capabilities, there is a line of varnishes with decorative effects.
In order to be fully equipped, make sure that you have several types of varnish in your workshop - regular acrylic (matte and glossy) and finishing.
What glue is needed for decoupage
Acrylic glue is mainly used for decoupage. Art stores sell special glue for decoupage; it is sold in small jars and is quite expensive.
Most brands specializing in the production of goods for applied arts have glue in their lines. In addition, most professional craftswomen actively use PVA construction adhesive of various brands.
If you are a beginner craftsman, it is better to use professional glue, but if you do not have the opportunity to purchase glue in an art store, we will tell you about the most important characteristics of the glue necessary for it to be used in decoupage works:
- Colorless when dry;
- Medium consistency;
- Should not dry out quickly;
- Should not turn yellow over time;
- Should not have a smell.
Decoupage of bottles with napkins step by step, master class
If you want to diversify your interior, we suggest decorating an ordinary glass bottle. It can be used as a decorative piece of furniture, or as a vase.
To decorate a bottle with napkins you will need:
- Glass bottle.
- A decoupage napkin or card, rice paper will also work, the design can be anything.
- Alcohol, vodka or solvent to degrease the surface.
- Acrylic paint.
- Decoupage glue or PVA glue.
- Acrylic varnish.
- Brushes, sponges (you can use a dish sponge), scissors.
First you need to prepare the bottle - remove labels and degrease the surface.
Before gluing the napkin, we will make the background with acrylic paint. Use the background color at your discretion, the main thing is that it matches the pattern on the napkin. Dilute the background paint with water so that it turns out translucent like a haze. For relief, make several layers. Leave the space for the drawing unpainted.
You need to cut out a design from a napkin, but you can simply tear it out with your hands. Separate the bottom two layers of napkin.
We apply a napkin to the surface remaining under the drawing and coat it with a layer of glue on top. Try to get rid of any bubbles and carefully straighten out the folds. Let the glue dry. Try to work carefully as the napkin is very thin and can easily tear.
Now you need to fix the drawing; to do this, you need to cover the bottle with a thin layer of acrylic varnish.
After the first layer of varnish has dried, you can give the bottle an aged look. To do this, dilute black or other dark paint with water and use an old toothbrush to spray it on. It is better to practice on an unnecessary surface first. It is necessary to take into account that when sprayed, the paint can scatter in all directions, so it is better to do this over a basin or bucket so as not to stain everything around.
After the paint has dried, apply two more layers of varnish.
As a result, we got a full-fledged piece of furniture from an unnecessary bottle.
DIY decoupage of bottles with tights step by step with photos
Volumetric decoupage- one of the most popular techniques; to implement it, various auxiliary materials are used to create volume. Texture is achieved through decorative painting with contrasting colors.
We offer a master class in which ordinary women's tights are used as the material for creating volume.
Materials used:
- Glass bottle with screw cap.
- PVA glue.
- Nylon tights.
- Hot glue gun.
- Peas.
Cut off the stocking part of the tights.
Fill a deep container with glue and soak.
Place on the bottle and form a drape, leave to dry.
For the hat, use a metal cap. Place a small piece of stocking soaked in glue onto the lid. Connect the ends and screw them onto the top of the lid. Bend the edges of the lid to create a hat shape and leave to dry.
Cut strips from the stocking part of the tights.
Gather each strip onto a thread.
Form roses.
Soak the roses in glue and also send them to dry.
Glue the dried roses onto the dress and onto the bottle.
Glue a bottle cap to the bottom of the hat.
Glue decorative elements in the form of beads and earrings.
Paint the finished composition with spray paint, first brown and then gold, while using gold paint to paint only the protruding parts.
Decoupage of bottles with paper master class
Another available material for decorating a bottle using the decoupage technique is toilet paper. With its help you can create any volumetric elements.
You will need:
- Glass bottle.
- Degreasing liquid – alcohol, solvent, etc.
- Any PVA glue.
- Foam sponge.
- Stationery clip.
- Synthetic brush.
- Sponge with large pores.
- Toilet paper.
- Napkins.
- Acrylic paints.
- Acrylic varnish.
Clear the bottle of labels and degrease with an alcohol-containing compound or a napkin.
Prime the surface with white paint or a special primer; do not paint the neck yet. Let it dry.
Place the napkin on the bottle and cover it with glue; using a brush, try to carefully smooth out all the wrinkles from the center to the edges.
Coat the rest of the bottle generously with glue.
Place pieces of toilet paper textured onto the glue-coated surface. Leave the bottle to dry.
After the paper has dried well, coat the entire surface of the bottle with varnish.
Paint the bottle a color that matches the color of the napkin.
Complete the picture where necessary.
Dip a dry sponge into the paint, beat it thoroughly and go over the raised areas - this will add additional volume.
Dry the bottle thoroughly again and coat it with varnish, maybe in two layers.
Original decorative bottle ready.
Decoupage of bottles with eggshells master class
Decoupage eggshell the end result is similar to the craquelure effect - aging by simulating cracks in the paint. The difference is that the surface becomes more prominent.
The advantage is that the material used is not expensive art material, but ordinary eggshells.
Another plus is that with the help of the shell we can hide various minor imperfections of the decorated surface, for example, chips.
Many may have a question - what to do first: stick on the shell or stick on the napkin. In principle, there is not much difference, act according to the situation. The main thing is that if you have already glued the napkin, before you start gluing the shell, cover the design with varnish, since when you are gluing, there is a high probability that glue will get on the napkin - this will make it wet.
Start by covering a small area of the surface with glue and, as shown in the figure, stick on pieces of the shell. Work in small areas.
Below we offer step-by-step detailed photographs.
Decorating with eggshells really helps to hide various inscriptions and that’s why I often use them to decorate bottles. If you already have an idea of how a bottle or object will be decorated, you can start by gluing the shell; if not, first do decoupage, then stick the shell.
After covering the entire surface as planned, leave the bottle to dry. This may take quite a long time, but be patient.
Decoupage bottles for February 23
With a huge number of gift options for men on February 23, a decorated bottle is probably one of the most advantageous. You can use the contents and keep the packaging as a keepsake.
We offer several ideas for decorating a bottle with holiday symbols.
Decoupage bottles for March 8
Decoupage bottles with fabric and lace master class
Decoupage using textile materials - fabric, lace - gives a wonderful decorative result. The relief is voluminous and unpredictable. Using paints you can give the effect of aging and antiquity.
Decoupage using fabric is done by analogy with the decor of tights. The material is impregnated with glue and laid out on the bottle in the form of a drapery. Look what a great result you can get.
No less beautiful bottles are obtained when using lace.
We offer a master class on bottle decoupage.
You will need:
- Glass bottle.
- Liquid for degreasing surfaces.
- Napkin or decoupage card.
- Acrylic primer.
- Acrylic paints.
- Lace.
- White outline.
- Brushes.
- PVA glue.
Using stamping movements, apply primer to the surface of the bottle, having previously degreased it. Dry, then you can apply a layer of acrylic paint on top of the primer.
Glue the laces with PVA glue.
Cut out additional decorative elements and glue them on too.
Cover the lace with acrylic paint.
Use an acrylic outline to apply dots at the base and neck of the bottle.
Paint the top of the bottle in a suitable color.
You can use white paint to tone down the color a little if it is too bright.
Separate the top layer of the napkin with the pattern, tear out the picture with your hands along the edges of the image.
Glue the picture onto the bottle using a brush and glue, apply the glue on top of the picture.
On the back side also stick a picture, maybe the same one.
In order to combine the images, make underdrawings.
To consolidate the result, the bottle can be coated with acrylic varnish in several layers.
Decoupage wedding bottles
Decoupage is widely used in the preparation of wedding accessories, including wedding bottles and glasses.
Decoupage champagne bottle
When we go to visit friends to celebrate an important event or just chat, an elegant bottle of champagne is quite suitable as a present, try decorating it yourself.
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Materials for decoupage can now be purchased freely; there are a lot of offers in retail stores. There are a large number of specialized sellers on the Internet - you can buy any materials in one place - from paints to molds. But still, prices today are quite high.
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The essence of this creative process, cut out various figures, and decorate a variety of objects with them. Decoupage of bottles for beginners step by step with photos clearly shows this whole fascinating process. You can decorate not only bottles; this technique is often used to decorate dishes, vases, kitchen utensils, furniture and generally everything that catches your eye. Decoupage of bottles is often done for the holidays or as a gift for various celebrations.
The most popular is decoupage of bottles with napkins.
The paper has good adhesive properties and can be glued to almost any surface. Napkins are a very thin material, and the presence of different colors and patterns on them allows your imagination to run wild.
Before starting work, you need to prepare everything necessary materials. The most important thing is to find a suitable bottle; it should be smooth with smooth curves. The napkins should be three-layer, and various magazine clippings will also come in handy. Regular acetone is suitable as a degreaser. All decoupage elements must be glued using PVA glue.
Bottle decoupage master class step by step:
- The first step is to prepare the bottle for decoupage; to do this, you need to get rid of the pasted labels. This can be done by soaking the bottle in a soapy solution.
- After removing labels and glue, it is necessary to degrease its surface using acetone or an alcohol-containing compound.
- The next step will be priming the surface.
- After priming, you need to cover it with acrylic paint in an even layer and let it dry.
- Use a foam sponge to darken part of the bottle or its entire surface with acrylic paints.
- Now comes the decoupage process itself. Cut out a design from a napkin and separate it, removing the top layer with the design.
- Apply glue to the bottle, in the place where the picture is glued, and attach the picture, carefully coat it with glue on top with a brush.
- The final step will be to apply a layer of acrylic varnish, and if the application is done in several layers, the decorated product can be washed.
In fact, there is nothing complicated in napkin decoupage; it is important to perform all actions carefully. This craft can be used to decorate the interior or as a gift for a celebration.
Decoupage bottles for beginners step by step with eggshells
Decoupage of a bottle with eggshell is no less popular. The method is practically no different from napkin decoupage. The bottles look very original; eggshells can also be used to decorate vases, dishes or other objects.
Decoupage for beginners step by step bottles with eggshells:
- It is necessary to prepare materials: a bottle, eggshells, PVA glue, napkins, acetone, foam sponges and brushes;
- Degrease the bottle, cleaned of labels, with acetone;
- Apply primer or acrylic paint in an even layer;
- Apply paint of the main color with a sponge and let dry;
- Cut out the designs you like from the napkin and separate the top layer;
- Transfer the image to the bottle and coat it with glue;
- Eggshells must be prepared, washed, cleaned and thoroughly dried;
- Grind the shells to the desired pieces;
- Coat the surface with glue and use tweezers to lay out the mosaic from the shell;
- After complete drying, the shell must be painted with a piece of foam rubber;
- To complete the decoupage, the bottle should be coated with several layers of varnish.
When applying glue to a picture, you should act carefully. The finished product can decorate any interior. This bottle can also be given as a gift or placed on a holiday table.
Fabric decoupage of bottles for beginners
You can beautifully decorate a bottle using different fabric scraps, and the thinner the fabric, the more elegant the folds in the decoupage will be.
Fabric decoupage of bottles for beginners is best done in combination with napkins:
- The first step is to prepare all the necessary materials: a bottle, cotton fabric, scissors, PVA glue, three-layer napkins, brushes and acrylic paints.
- The bottle must be thoroughly cleaned of labels and glue; this can be done by soaking it in soapy water.
- It is important to degrease the surface with acetone or alcohol.
- The next step is to think about the composition of the decoupage.
- The selected napkin pattern must be carefully torn from the canvas.
- The design of the napkin must be applied to the product, and its edges must be marked with a marker.
- Chintz should be cut randomly into strips.
- Strips of fabric must be soaked in glue diluted with water in a ratio of 3:1, i.e. The consistency of the glue should not be very thick, but not liquid either. If the glue is initially quite liquid, then there is no need to dilute it with water.
- The fabric soaked in glue should be wrung out a little and glued to the bottle in a random order, bypassing the area intended for the napkin.
- The bottle, covered with cloth, should be thoroughly dried at room temperature.
- After drying, the fabric part must be painted with acrylic paint.
- After the paint has dried, you can start gluing the picture from the napkin; to do this, you need to separate the napkin.
- Apply glue to the bottle and attach the image, then very carefully coat the surface of the napkin with glue.
The final stage will be the final painting of the fabric area with the desired shade and the further application of acrylic varnish.
Varnish can be coated in several layers to create a more moisture-resistant surface.
You can decorate with fabric in other ways. Cut a piece of fabric into small pieces and glue it without wrinkles. Further decoupage can be done with any decorative little things, for example, beads, rhinestones or shells.
Craquelure: decoupage of bottles step by step
There is another very interesting technique decoupage, in which the paint layer cracks, and it is called craquelure. To achieve this effect, a special varnish is used, which cracks after drying. Craquelure decoupage can be one-step or two-step; both of these types are simple and can be done with your own hands.
Craquelure decoupage of bottles - step-by-step instructions:
- The prepared surface of the bottle must be degreased;
- Paint the container in several layers with paint darker than the main design and let dry;
- Next, apply the craquelure varnish in an even layer and let the varnish dry a little;
- This is followed by another layer of paint, which is applied with a sponge, at this stage cracks become visible;
- While the composition is drying, you need to prepare a napkin, carefully tear the design off the napkin and separate the top layer;
- Glue the napkin to the bottle with PVA glue, and use a brush to brush the design on top very carefully so as not to tear it;
- The last step will be varnishing the surface with acrylic varnish in 3 layers.
A bottle decorated in this way has a decorative, artificially aged appearance. Craquelure decoupage is relevant for decorating interiors made in various classical styles. You can decorate not only bottles with craquelure; watches made in this style look very interesting. Plates, vases, wooden utensils and many other objects are often decorated with craquelure.
Bottle decoupage lessons for beginners: decorated with toilet paper
You can decorate the bottle in the most unusual materials, one of them is toilet paper. Of course, this material is very specific, however, in the completed work no one will even guess about its use.
Decoupage lessons for beginners bottles decorated with toilet paper:
- This method requires all the same materials as in napkin decoupage, and some toilet paper;
- It is imperative to clean and degrease the surface of the bottle;
- The surface needs to be primed and painted;
- Glue the napkin motif and coat it with a brush;
- The part of the bottle free from the napkin also needs to be thoroughly coated with glue;
- Small pieces of toilet paper are draped onto the surface of the bottle in a random order and left until completely dry;
- Before painting a layer of toilet paper, you need to varnish the picture;
- Paint over toilet paper acrylic paint;
- Coat the finished composition with varnish.
Decoupage bottles for beginners step by step (video)
Ready-made decoupage does not reveal the materials used to make it. The bottle looks very elegant and can decorate a festive table or apartment interior.