As with any craft project, you should read through and understand all directions before starting.
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If you have not prepared the surface of the item you plan to decoupage on, do so now. Make sure it is clean and paint/seal it now.
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Cut out your pictures.
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Arrange the pictures before you add the glue so you know where you want everything. The pictures can be in any design and can also overlap.
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Completely coat the back of the picture with your glue or decoupage medium. You should also put a thin layer of glue in the area where you are sticking the picture.
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Stick the picture on the glue. Use your finger to gently push down the picture (for a large picture, start from the center and work your way out) and push out any wrinkles and excess glue. You can also use a popsicle stick or brayer.
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Continue with the last 2 steps until all your pictures are glued on. Let the glue dry.
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Now, coat your item completely with diluted white glue (approximately 3 parts glue to 1 part water) or decoupage medium. Let this dry completely.
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Now, you can continue to add coats of the glue or decoupage medium or use another sealer (polyurethane, acrylic spray, etc.) until you get the desired results. You will, however, want to keep adding coats until the edges of the pictures are smooth.
