4 ideas for decoupage on furniture
The meaning of decoupage is 'the art or craft of decorating objects with paper cut-outs'. You can literally decoupage with anything! I have 4 examples of different types of decoupage that you can apply to furniture in this blog to create some fabulous and unique pieces.
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Project one is an example of paper napkin decoupage. This is probably the most inexpensive method of decoupage. I'm always on the look out for pretty napkins!
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Floral paper napkins
There are a couple of down sides of using napkins though! They are small in size which makes them more tricky to apply on a large surface. They are also very thin which means you need a light hand as they are susceptible to ripping. You also have to be careful using copyright images if you plan to sell your furniture with napkin decoupage on.
Example number 2 is probably my favourite type of paper to decoupage with.
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This is rice decoupage paper. This is a thin paper which comes in hundreds of different designs and sizes which has been especially produced for furniture decoupage. It is very easy to apply and because larger sizes are available, it is sometimes more suitable for larger pieces of furniture. It's also tougher than paper napkins which means its much less likely to rip or tear.
Example 3 is wallpaper!
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Yes! This is wallpaper! It's a paintable wallpaper with a raised pattern. This is a thick paper which makes it perfect for covering up any damaged areas. This piece had some pretty big pieces of veneer missing, cracks and general imperfections. I was able to repair the worst of the damage with filler then apply this wallpaper over the top which not only covers those areas of damage, but gives texture, movement and a touch of unique flair to furniture projects. I have linked the design I used above but it is available in many other patterns.
Project 4 isn't technically furniture.
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This is also rice decoupage paper but I couldn't resist sharing this piece I rescued from a bargain bin at Hobbycraft. I adore the detail on this paper with the vintage style insects and botanical drawings. If you're new to decoupage, working on a smaller piece like this is always a good starting point.
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Here's some videos on the 'how to' side of decoupage that you may find helpful.
2 comments
Thanks for the awesome ideas! We loved seeing how creative decoupage can be. As a concrete contractor Augusta locals count on, we enjoy learning fun ways to add beauty to any project—even outside our usual work. Your tips really sparked our creativity. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks for sharing these fun ideas, especially the one with rice paper—it looks so pretty! We work on outdoor spaces like concrete patio Port Saint Lucie projects, but seeing creative furniture like this from your blog really inspires us. Great job and thanks again for the helpful tips!