|
| Hello,
My wife and I want to "decoupage" sections of the walls in our kitchen. Can someone please help me on the best ways to do the following: we want to print up old (absinth / pernot) pictures on our inkjet printer and glue/seal them to large sections of the walls in our kitchen. 1. Is there a certain type of paper we should print them up on?
Thanks for all the help
|
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by girlsingardens (My Page) on Sun, Oct 29, 06 at 22:14
| Joe, I am interested in this too. I did some pics to decoupage for a craft project using our ink jet printer. I used modge podge. The only problem was that when covering the top of the pics some of them bled and the colors ran. I would like to scan some vintage books I have but don't want the same to happen. I will be watching this post too:) Stacie |
|
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Sun, Oct 29, 06 at 23:46
| I haven't done this, but wonder if you could spray some Krylon matte 1311 on first to seal the ink on the paper, then use your Mod Podge after that had dried? I've used the matte spray on projects that I've used ink on and it kept it from bleeding. Hope someone else with experience will have an answer for you. Luvs |
|
- Posted by craftylady-2006(gw:craftylady-2006) onMon, Oct 30, 06 at 2:22
| In the Garden Junk forum, I believe it is Frances (AR) that has put recipe pages from a cookbook on her kitchen walls. You might check with her in that forum. Start a post asking the same as you did in this forum - Decoupaging Walls. Sal |
|
- Posted by frances_ar (My Page) on Mon, Oct 30, 06 at 12:21
| I play here, too, Sal. This is actually the forum that got me hooked on Garden Web. LOL. I used actual cook books on my kitchen wall. The ink jet pictures run so easy, but I've not tried spraying them with a sealer first. I used just pre-mixed wallpaper paste to adhere my pages to the wall, although I think I ran out and then used thinned wood glue to finish it up. I also did my living room wall and hallway with crumpled grocery bags years before it became popular and I used wallpaper paste there as well. After everything dries well, I put glazing medium over top to seal everything. Good luck and if you're satisfied with it, please post a picture so we can admire your work. |
|
- Posted by strife_rat (My Page) on Mon, Oct 30, 06 at 20:44
| I think that i'll try what luvstocraft suggested about sealing the paper first, then coating. I'm looking for the cheapest route (heating a 80+ year old house is expensive in the winter). I'll post my findings as soon as i can. Thanks for the input. Joe |
|
- Posted by bulldinkie (My Page) on Tue, Oct 31, 06 at 21:56
| Why couldnt you just use wallpaper paste on the backs of the pictures??I took pieces from wallpaper already hung on wall. |
|
- Posted by bulldinkie (My Page) on Wed, Nov 1, 06 at 19:38
| They also have printer paper,different sized I had 8x11 that you print photo then pull off the back.What I do is make my photos in thumbnails and when I write a letter to family I use these as stickers on letters.So they can see different photos, easy and cute. |
|
- Posted by girlsingardens (My Page) on Mon, Mar 5, 07 at 8:57
| Just an update on my experience. I learned that if you do the krylon coat before deoupaging the pictures it sets the color and you don't have to worry about the bleed through. Just wanted to share an update. Stacie |
|
| I wanted to add to use light coats of the clear spray seller, three or even four light coats will work better then one or two heavey coats, also the walmart brand works great and is cheaper. Happy crafting Oddie |
|
- Posted by thrift_shop_romantic (My Page) on Tue, Mar 6, 07 at 15:14
| Hey there, folks- I haven't decoupaged on walls, but I do decoupage. I've had good luck with printing the images I want out on a color laser printer, or making a color copy of the image I want. If bad comes to worse, you might be able to run some things off at a Kinkos or other shop with a color laser printer. PS, I've also had a little success with print on a black and white laser copy, covering the item in the glue/Modge Podge, and when it dries, hand painting over THAT. It gives a different effect, but just figured I'd toss out some extra options. Sounds like a great project! I wish you much luck. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Crafts and Decorations Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.