This is the last of a series started Monday. My in-box is relatively cleaned out now … as you can see ;-)Sometimes, one question leads to another as did Dava’s inquiry on decoupaging furniture.
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Thank you for your help … The students used markers [to draw] a small self portrait along with some pictures of their homes … They are in 2nd grade, so they are adorable. We have a desk we will be covering the top of with their pictures.
… I wanted to ask if there is a particular brand you use to pre-spray the pictures? I sure don't want to mess them up. Also, I saw at WalMart some stuff called Decoupage. Is this the best thing to use to glue the pictures on and to seal them with? It says it takes a long time to dry.
Sorry I'm hounding you so much. I have 7 classes that we are doing projects for. The 2nd grade is all I have left to do and all of the others have turned out perfect. I don't want them (2nd grade) to not have something they are equally proud of.
Thank you once again,
Dava
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No worries, Dava. I'm happy to help.
I personally like Krylon Crystal Clear but any good quality brand of acrylic spray will be fine. I stress quality because you want a fine spray mist that covers smoothly without drips and blobs. Some less expensive brands use cheaper spray cans. Keep the spray head clean by inverting the can to blow out residue after use (as directed on the label).
I'm not familiar with a brand named "Decoupage" (which is the generic term for the process). I used to prefer Mod Podge for decoupage but have pretty much switched to Liquitex Acrylic Gloss Gel Medium because it reaches a harder cure.
If you're using all water-based products, you can add the next coat when the previous one is dry to the touch. After the project is completed allow about a week (depending on ambient conditions of heat and humidity) for it to cure before using.
If you switch from water-based to oil-based products for a more durable finish coat, be sure to allow curing time after the water-based coats and then again after the oil-based finish. You'll find a detailed explanation in my Answer to Kate here.
You're most welcome ;-D
Eileen
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