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1. When using photos generated from ink jet printers, you ought to pause for the ink to dry completely and then you have to firstly test that the color does not bleed when you apply adhesive on it because paste has wetness that may mess up the ink of this inkjet.
2. In case your color bleeds with prints from ink jet printer, just attempt using a soft moisture glue. And if the trouble still persists you will have to utilize the laser copies of your image. Use a ballpoint or marker to sharpen the outlines of your decoupage image.
3. Angle your scissors or craft knife when cutting the image. This would ensure that the reverse side of the picture is not observable on your finished object. Carefully cut your image so that you do not miss out on any surroundings or adjacent image.
4. On a large amount of your decoupage projects, you would be pasting your pictures on the top but with clear glass object you would glue it on the non-used side. Consider for example doing a clear glass plate. To do such an object keep your object (like plate in this case) bottom up and do your pasting work with image front not facing you but such a way that its shows up when the plate is kept right. This will make certain that the gloss layer does not mess up the glass surface.
5. Allow your object to dry completely. And then layer it using varnish. Before proceeding to apply another coat, pause for the firstly one to get dry. Once it's totally dry, apply another coat. Mod Podge is the the majority common decoupage polish. It obtainable in a clear as well as antique yellow formula. Mod-Podge is available from many craft outlets including Christopher Freville Home Crafts and Michael Sharman Hobby Stores Inc.
6. Before pasting you should firstly lay down your cut outs and then once finalized adhesive them. Clear-drying polyvinyl acetate glue can be used for the same. For decoupage you can utilize Elmer's Glue-All and Mod podge.
7. When applying glue to glass you have got to dilute the paste in ratio, 3:1 i.e. 3 part of glue and one part of water. It's because glass is a non porous material and it won't absorb anything rather the bulky glue would create little chips.
8. To bring into play white adhesive, you have to first wet your brush with water and then put it in the paste for bring into play. Make sure that you have the right amount of paste (of appropriate consistency) already ready to surface off every piece.
9. Wipe off the surface with your fingertips to smoothen it. You can also make use of a rubber brayer for the same. Keep a moist cloth handy and clean any spilled or extra glue. You can also employ a damp sponge or paper towel to do this. Press the edges nicely so that they do curl up and are properly stuck.
10. A adhesive sealant like Mod Podge or Elmer's Glue-all should be applied on the projects which are delicate, before working on them. And then leave it to get dry.
