More from the Bottom of My In-Box - Part One

This series started yesterday.

I have no excuse for why this reader query took so long to answer. It was an easy question and I've answered many similar ones on decoupage before. What can I say but "Mea Culpa".

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I am in charge of classroom art projects for a school auction.

We have decided to decoupage a chair and small table for two of the classes.

Can I decoupage the children's crayon drawings or marker drawings on these items? Can someone give me step by step instruction on doing this?

Dava

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Hi Dava,

The Artful Crafter has tons of Articles on Decoupage. We also have a search box you can use to zero in on any specific questions.

Here's an article which summarizes the Steps for a Furniture Decoupage Project.

Here's a blog post which addresses more Durable Finishes for Decoupage.

As for using the children's drawings:

• If they are in wax crayon, make color copies to decoupage. Wax will likely resist the decoupage medium. Whether you use inkjet or laser copies, it is a good idea to pre-seal with two coats of clear acrylic spray to prevent ink bleed.

• If the drawings are done with markers, simply pre-seal as above – no copies required.

Regards,
Eileen

More from the bottom of my in-box tomorrow .