Metallic Decou-Page Paper Gift Boxes
Posted by DecoArt on Feb 13th 2015
Embellish plain paper mache boxes with DecoArt Silver Basics metallic foil Decoupage Papers.
SUPPLIES
- water container
- palette or plastic plate
- paper towels
- scissors
- ruler
- pencil
- 3/4" flat brush
- papier mâché box
- tulle
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
Let dry completely between painting steps.
- Use 3/4 flat brush and Titanium White to basecoat boxes.
- Measure box with ruler and mark off strips with pencil on Decoupage Papers. -or-position box on paper and trace around side panels with a pencil. Use scissors to cut pieces to fit.
- Use 3/4 flat to apply Gloss Decoupage on box, working one side at a time. While wet position and press Decoupage Paper onto surface. Smooth out with fingers from center to edges.
- Use 3/4 flat brush to apply more Gloss Decoupage over paper.
- When dry trim any excess paper from edges.
- Place gifts of choice inside boxes. Stack then tie with tulle and add a tag.