Home & Garden - Decoupage

Decoupage is an old craft that involves gluing paper images to an object, then adding coats of sealer until the paper image looks as though it was painted onto the surface. Twenty years ago, decoupage required mixing and pouring a smelly, two-part resin mixture that took days to dry and was nearly impossible to clean up if spilled. Today, crafters can use water-based varnish that is thin so it's easy to work with, plus it can be cleaned up easily. These new varnishes are applied in layers, but they build up to a beautiful, clear and smooth texture. To read the rest of the story, please visit http://www.sacbee.com/169/story/835025.html