Decoupage of a wooden box. Decoupage of wooden boxes: step by step instructions with photos for beginners, secrets, features. Priming and painting

At the next master class from "Crafts Schools" on the Baby BY we learned how to decorate a wooden box using decoupage technique. Lesson conducts Oksana Sidorskaya. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the technique.

Preparatory moments

To decoupage the box, we need the following materials:

• wooden blank of the box;
• soil universal;
• acrylic paints;
• napkin;
• glue for napkins;
• sandpaper;
• acrylic varnish;
• patina color antique;
• putty or texture paste.

We also need the following tools:

• brushes;
• sponges or sponge for washing dishes;
• palette knife;
• stencils;
• iron.

Let's get to work:

Step 1. Primer.

To begin with, when buying a blank, pay attention to its integrity. If you nevertheless purchased a box with a minor defect - a chip or crack, restorative primer or wood putty will help repair it.

We skin the blank, remove notches and burrs.

We paint the front side of the box white, dry it, if necessary, sand it a little (if suddenly there are obvious marks from the brush). Now we will glue the napkin. We use a new method - gluing a napkin with an iron.

We cover the painted surface with a layer of glue, not thinly, but not too thick. Make sure that the entire surface of the front side is covered.

We put a napkin on a glued and dried surface, on top of a cotton rag or a sheet of parchment paper, “glue” the napkin with a hot iron. The glue under the napkin warms up and sticks it to the surface. Carefully remove the rag and get an excellent result. The napkin did not stretch and retained its brightness.

Now paint the sides of the box in the desired color. Of course, we choose the one that will be combined with the napkin motif. What it will be - you decide.

We cover the box with a layer of acrylic varnish. I want to note one point: when using building acrylic varnishes, special attention should be paid to intermediate skinning so that the box has a beautiful, even surface.

If you use special varnishes for creativity, then this process will be much easier. Some varnishes do not require sanding at all, because they lay down in an even layer and self-level on the surface. The only thing that stops you from buying such wonderful varnishes is the price.

After the first layer of varnish, you can put stamps on the sides. If suddenly you do not like the result, then the paint from the varnish can be safely wiped off with a damp cloth.

We clean the paint with a sandpaper that accidentally got inside the box (to prevent this from happening, you should paste over the edges with masking tape). We treated the inside of the box with stain.

Using a palette knife, we smear the wood putty on top, level it, then carefully remove the stencil and, voila, we have a beautiful element without any extra effort. After complete drying, the putty lends itself remarkably to sanding, so we can remove the bumps. If desired, you can paint in the desired color.

Step 6 Lacquering.

Metal wool gives a wonderful result; it is sold in hardware stores. With a small piece in a circular motion with a little effort, we grind the last layer of varnish, cotton wool removes small flaws, but also removes gloss.

Step 7 Admiring the finished work.

When the box is ready, you can give it to a loved one. And if it’s a pity to give, then this is a sure sign that the work came out well!

Wishing you success and good health
to your golden hands, Oksana Sidorskaya

Decoupage of boxes is a relatively new and not yet well-studied branch of needlework, which is gradually gaining widespread popularity among needlewomen from all over the world. It does not really matter what exactly will be given a second wind, an old or a completely new thing! The main thing is that the needlewoman has unshakable inspiration and a desire to make this world at least a little more beautiful.

This practice is more suitable for those who live in the private sector. A mischievous and intricately decorated box will certainly fit into the interior with dignity and characterize its owners as people with good taste. There are not so many factory variations on the theme of mailboxes today. Therefore, this field is still free for creativity.

To make the box really stylish, you need to consider the following features:

• It is better to choose neutral shades that will not irritate over time;
• You should not save on materials, because mailboxes are not installed for one year;
• Paint and decor tend to wash out under the influence of external factors, so the box should definitely be covered with a protective varnish.

It is important to remember that decoupage is just a decoration method! You should not reinvent the wheel and try to change the most ordinary mailbox beyond recognition. It should be convenient for both the owners and the postman to manage it.

For every need: antique box decoupage

Antique design has been practiced for a long time, so craftswomen should also pay attention to this current trend.

In this case, you can artificially age:

• Caskets;
• Toolboxes;
• Containers for any useful little things.

It is important to understand that the thing itself will not play so brightly if it does not harmonize with the outside world. In a similar concept, related elements must be implemented. Then the box, decorated in antique style, will look many times more advantageous.
In addition, such a box can be an excellent gift, which is not possible to find among finished products. It can be made to your taste or, alternatively, fully adapted to the needs of the person who is in for the surprise. In any case, admiration will not keep you waiting!

Stylish decoupage spice box

Any good housewife has in her arsenal a large set of spices that need to be stored somewhere.

For these purposes, ordinary cans and boxes are usually used, the appearance of which leaves much to be desired.

A completely different thing is a special box for spices, decorated using decoupage technique.

It must meet the following requirements:

• Close tightly and tightly so that foreign odors do not penetrate inside;
• Reliably protect the contents from dampness and moisture;
• Have several compartments in which you can store different spices.

You can vary the size of the boxes according to your needs. A very small product will suit someone, while others will need a container of several floors. Decorating each of the products will not be difficult at all.

Decoupage boxes for vegetables: simple and beautiful

The place of storage of vegetables is often not given due attention. And yet, when the house is in perfect order, I want all its components to be in harmony with the environment.

The requirements for boxes for fruits and vegetables are as follows:

• The product must be reliable and strong;
• It is desirable to divide the space sectorally;
• The box must be closed, however, ventilation must be organized in its plane.

If stationary use is planned, the box can be made in any size. However, if you have to transfer it periodically, you should not take on too large volumes. It is better to make several compact products that separately accommodate vegetables and fruits.

Spectacular decoupage of wine boxes

Storing wine is an art that true connoisseurs have mastered in full. Those who do not have a significant wine collection can make a small box decorated using the decoupage technique.

For these purposes, the following design options are perfect:

• Light abstract figures that will favorably shade the bottle color;
• Saturated shades;
• Fancy colorful shapes.

It is important to consider exactly where the box will be located in order to fit it perfectly into the overall concept. In addition, a handmade wine box can be a bright accent that will give the whole interior a mischievous look.

Available blank: decoupage box

A blank for needlework can be made by hand, which is quite simple and affordable. It is enough just to put together the optimal box and paint it in accordance with your own taste. A rack frame or its replacement of a metal type can be taken as a basis.

However, not everyone can make such an element on their own, so you can also buy a box in a themed store, for example, Ikea. There you can choose a product for every taste! And only then arrange it in the style you like and the riot of colors.

In the process of work, you need to stock up:

• Free time;
• Patience;
• Enough supplies for handicrafts.

Decoupage rules for boxes (video)

If difficulties arise, you can take as a basis a thematic master - a class where experienced needlewomen will answer all questions. Sometimes it is enough for a person to decide on a style and fantasy will manifest itself in the future.

Gaining experience, I continue to share with you all the stages of the birth of my various boxes. In this master class, we will make a box for storing all kinds of tools.

I'm starting to make side walls from MDF for our future drawer.

There is a working process. I remove excess MDF with a screwdriver and a nozzle with sandpaper.

Here, the "sides" are almost ready.

I draw a future pen.

And also, with the help of a screwdriver, I remove the excess.

Here, all parts of our box are ready.

Before you start assembling the box, you need to make holes in the side walls for the handle.

Using a drill, I drilled holes and inserted a handle, of course, lubricating this place well with Crystal glue.

I glued the box, then knocked down all the walls with carnations.

The box is assembled!

I need to cover up the ugly holes formed after the drill. Therefore, I spread the putty with pva glue.

Those were the holes.

That's how it got blurred. But this is the first time. When it dried, I applied the solution again and then, after the secondary drying, I sanded this place.

From a small piece of MDF, you need to make a decorative element that will later decorate the front of the box.

Done! By the way: such elements in the art store cost 128 rubles / piece. And I did it in 5-7 minutes. So why pay someone?

This time I decided not to putty the body, but to paint it right away. Therefore, to begin with, I primed the entire surface. After priming, be sure to sand the entire surface of the box.

I'm starting to paint. I mix white acrylic paint for walls and ceilings (hereinafter it is in the photo) with a primer and add colors (black and brown).

I do not like to wait, so it speeds up the drying process - a hair dryer! After drying, sand a little with fine sandpaper where required.

The cinder of the candle "walked" along all the ends and edges.

This is after one coat.

And this is after two coats. We are waiting for complete drying. Fan help me!

Fine skin all over the body.

I'm going to start gluing rice paper.

I mark the necessary contours with a pencil on the back of the card and carefully tear them off with my hands.

I lubricate the case with pva and glue a card on it.

If the card climbs a little beyond the edges, then feel free to take sandpaper and remove the excess.

We also cover the pva on top of the map. The photo shows how the color of a newly coated pva card changes and what the color becomes after the pva dries.

Glue a decorative element.

I don't have plaster molds yet. I have to buy these polymer flowers.

This mother-of-pearl enamel covered the entire body of the box and varnished everything.

When the box was ready, I realized that he needed some kind of pair. And I decided to make a small box too.

I got such a little one.

And this is how my boxes look after almost two days of my work.

Any boring and nondescript item can be turned into a work of art. All you need is a little patience, perseverance and a set of the simplest materials that you can buy at any stationery store. This article will focus on decorating a wooden box using the decoupage technique.

What is decoupage?

Decoupage is a technique for decorating a surface with a carved pattern or ornament. The drawing is glued to the surface of the object and fixed with a layer of transparent varnish. The most commonly used paper elements of decor. For pasting complex surfaces, it is more convenient to use napkins, they are much thinner than paper, so they are easier to stick to the curves of the surface.

The first mention of decoupage dates back to the 15th century. Chinese craftsmen used pictures to decorate furniture. Later, in the 17th century, this technique began to be actively used by Europeans, when furniture from Asian countries came into fashion. Skilled craftsmen glued the pictures to the furniture and covered the surface with 30 layers of varnish.

Decoupage of the modern world is represented not only by the decor of hard surfaces, but also by the processing of fabrics and leather. Decoupage is used in various directions and styles, but most often this technique is typical for furniture and accessories made in a classic style.

Wood decoupage for beginners

If this is your first time trying to create a work using the decoupage technique, then take an object with clear and even edges. Decorating such surfaces is much easier compared to round or distorted surfaces.

Decoupage of wooden boxes for beginners will be more accessible when using drawings on thick paper. They are easier to stick to the surface, so there is much less chance that you will ruin the image. The drawing must be made on the basis of water-insoluble paints. Otherwise, when processing with glue, the pattern may leak and smear.

Do not choose too complex compositions. Cut out the image carefully, paying attention to small elements. The more detailed you cut out the picture, the more interesting and attractive it will look in the final version. If the picture has a suitable background, then it is better not to use scissors to create a template. It is enough just to cut off the picture along the contour so that the edges remain torn. So the image will better fit into the design of the subject.

Wood surface preparation

The surface of the tree must be carefully treated before starting the steps to fix the picture. If there is old paint on the surface, you need to remove it with a scraper. Remove all mechanical impurities.

The entire surface of the object must be treated with sandpaper. After that, a primer is applied. The primer coat must dry completely. This is followed by another stage of sanding and an additional layer of soil. The surface must be smooth and even.

If there are small cracks or gaps on the surface of the wood, then they need to be filled. For these purposes, putty on wood is suitable. If you plan to make an antique item, then all surface flaws should be left and even emphasized on them. You can make additional flaws and cracks.

The surface of the box must be processed paying attention to hard-to-reach places. Prime with primer and sand again. Then apply another coat of primer. To make the whole process visual, before starting work, it is better to watch a detailed master class on decoupage of wooden boxes.

When choosing a background color, take into account the color scheme of the image that will be glued to the box. The most commonly used decoupage of a wooden box in white, it looks very aesthetically pleasing and fresh. Apply the paint in an even layer on the surface of the wooden box. After complete drying, apply another coat of paint.

Now you can start creating the composition. Napkins are suitable as a base with an image. When they come into contact with the surface treated with glue, they immediately take the desired shape. Place napkins carefully. With the wrong movement, they can tear or gather into an "accordion". If the napkin is two-layer, then we leave only the layer on which the pattern is applied. Do not use scissors to separate the design, just carefully tear off the image along the edge. Glue the napkin to the surface of the box with PVA glue, wait until the surface dries. You can use different types of paper materials and even fabrics. The method of fixing a pattern on a fabric basis is exactly the same as in the case of a paper pattern. After the drawing has dried, treat the entire surface with varnish in several layers.

Decoupage flower boxes in retro style

The surface of the box must be sanded and leveled. After that, a layer of white paint is applied. After the paint has dried, we again process the surface with sandpaper. To achieve the effect of aging, we use dark paint. For this purpose, the color of burnt umber is ideal. It is not necessary to apply it evenly, the main part of this layer will be covered.

The dried layer of dark paint must be treated with candle wax. This should be done casually, not over the entire surface. In places where the wax sticks to the surface, there will subsequently be small bald spots, and they will give the effect of old age.

The next layer will be the final one. Take a paint of a suitable color and treat the entire surface of the box with it. Lightly sand the dry surface so that dark gaps appear in some places. Decoupage of a wooden flower box is best done using pictures corresponding to the plants that will be placed in this container. Now you can start fixing the pattern and varnishing the product.

Finishing the surface of the box

Several layers of lacquer coating must be applied in order to create a protective coating that will give the product a wear-resistant property. In the photo - decoupage of a wooden box, made using several elements. Lacquer should be applied in a thin layer. The application of the next layer is possible only after the previous layer has completely dried.

The choice of varnish depends on the desired properties of the future surface. You can take a glossy varnish, then the surface of the box will be shiny. Matte varnish will create a "rough" surface that will not glare. Tinted varnish will change the color of the product. It must be used with caution, as a large number of layers can create a very bright shade, against which the pattern will be lost.

You can apply varnish with a small roller. To cover hard-to-reach places, it is more convenient to use a brush. In order for the varnish to lay down in an even thin layer, you can use a spray gun. If you decide to use this particular method, take care of the safety of the respiratory system.

Finally

A designer wooden box can be used as a container for storing any things or presented as a box. A drawer turned on its side can be a coffee table or a bedside table. You can make a whole composition consisting of several wooden boxes, which will be arranged in several rows. This design is convenient to use as a bookcase.

Hello dear needlewomen and hand-made lovers! I present to your attention a master class on decorating a box. Decorate an ordinary wooden box made of plywood (8 mm) using the shabby chic technique.

For this we need:

• wood billet,
• napkin,
• art acrylic primer
• acrylic paints for creativity (white, ivory, green (green foliage),
• bitumen,
• PVA stationery glue (or acrylic varnish),
• paraffin candle,
• varnish for one-step craquelure,
• acrylic lacquer for the final coating of the product,
• brushes, foam sponges, sandpaper.

Before proceeding with the decoration, it is necessary to sand all the bumps and roughness with sandpaper to smoothness. We cover our workpiece with soil and after complete drying, sand it again, remove excess soil, leveling the surface.

We paint the surfaces in the color "Green Foliage" using a wide brush.

After drying (you can speed up the process using an ordinary hair dryer, in the “warm air” mode), to further scuff our product, we rub some places with an ordinary wax candle.

The shabby chic style implies the presence of certain “traces of time” on decor items - scuffs, chips, cracks. To simulate cracks, we will use a one-step craquelure varnish. On the outer corners of our box, we evenly apply craquelure varnish.

When the varnish dries, but remains sticky and does not stain the fingers (after about 20-30 minutes), we paint the surfaces with beige paint. Important! To get cracks, apply the paint to the craquelure in one direction with one stroke.

After complete drying, sand all surfaces. In order to show scuffs, we especially actively rub those places with sandpaper that we rubbed with a candle.

To decorate our product, we chose an ordinary three-layer napkin. We select the element we need by cutting off the edges of the napkin.

We remove the lower white layers of the napkin and place the pattern on the workpiece.

In our work, for gluing the napkin, we used household acrylic varnish purchased at a hardware store. We apply the varnish with a wide, well-moistened brush, with quick movements without strong pressure. We put a dot in the center of the picture and, as it were, drawing a snowflake from the center to the periphery, we glue our napkin. If wrinkles appear, you can gently lift the edge of the napkin and “drive out” air bubbles from the center to the periphery with a brush.

If, nevertheless, small wrinkles remain, we will remove them with sandpaper after the napkin has completely dried.

In order to smooth out the color transition between the napkin and the general background, we “beat off” (“bumping” movements) the edges of the pattern with a foam sponge moistened with beige paint.