How to Turn an Ordinary Ceramic Cup into a Chic Cup Using Decoupage
- Jan 26, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What you need 1 Plain white/cream ceramic cup Can be purchased from Angie's 1 piece of ‘Tea Moments Brown’ Napkin @$0.80 per piece Super Glue for Decoupage @ $21.00 for 230ml 1 Squegee/Scraper @ $10.00 to remove any creases from the napkin Can be purchased from Artfriend Flat Nylon Brush No. 10 (Price unknown) Round Nylon Brush No. 4 (Price unknown) Can be purchased from Spotlight All Purpose Sealer @$20 for 250ml Time Required 4-5 hrs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Step 1 Cut out the desired images from the 'Tea Moments Brown' napkin.
Step 2 Trace the outline of the cut out images onto the ceramic cup using a pencil.
Step 3 Remove 2 layers of napkin from the cut out image, leaving only the topmost layer with the image.
Step 4 Apply Super Glue for Decoupage inside the traced outline in Step 2 using a fine round brush.
Step 5 Stick the topmost layer of the cutout onto the traced outline and use a squeegee to remove all creases. Repeat Steps 2 to 5 until the whole cup is filled with desired images.
Step 6 Sponge the pasted on images with a moist sponge and dry with a hairdryer.
Step 7 Apply All Purpose Sealer onto the pasted images only using a small flat brush (2 coats) drying in between each coat with a hairdryer. Leave the cup to cure for 1 week before using or washing. ** When washing the cup please do not scrub or scour hard on the pasted images.
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