Dolphin Decoupage Box
July 5th, 2009 by admin
Dolphin Decoupage Box
Materials needed:
Box wooden blank
Very fine sandpaper
Light Blue acrylic paint
Paint brush
Dolphin pictures
Fine point / Decoupage scissors
Satin modge podge
Sponge applicator/brush
Hard Roller
Light blue felt
Method:
- Using the sandpaper, lightly sand all over the box and lid to remove any strains or dirt.
- Paint the box with the acrylic paint until the desired colour is received.
- Cut out the dolphin pictures.
- Glue the pictures in place with a thin layer of modge podge using the sponge brush.
- Use the roller to flatten the picture and remove all air bubbles. Start in the middle of the picture and make towards the edge. Take care not to tear the picture.
- Cover the box with a layer of modge podge and wait for it to dry. Repeat four more times.
- Lightly sand the box.
- Cover the box with a layer of modge podge and wait for it to dry.
- Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you are satisfied with the smoothness of the surface.
- Stick a piece of felt to the bottom of the box.
Congratulations you have a beautifully decoupage box.
All materials can be purchased at Gadgets Arts and Crafts.
If you need any assistance with this project, please give us a call or come into the shop.