Decoupage is one of the sought-after decoration techniques by gluing the pattern to the surface. It is chosen for the unusual ideas, the uniqueness of the result and the creative approach to ordinary subjects. The choice of glue for decoupage is of great importance, the durability and aesthetic appeal of crafts depends on it.
Peculiarities
Not every glue is suitable for work, because different trademarks can differ from its composition, and quality. It is from these factors in the first place that the term of reliable fixation is depends. Despite the fact that we trust the manufacturer, When buying has to take into account a number of nuances.
For example, few people know that the consistency of the adhesive composition is important. It should not be too liquid or thick, because both in that and in another case it will complicate work.
Formulations for decoupage of different brands differ in drying speed. If it dries instantly, the craftswomen will not have the ability to correct the work and dissection of the glued paper. She will not be able to smooth out the folds and remove air bubbles.
A feature of decoupage glue is transparency that it acquires with full drying. As a rule, the qualitative composition does not change its transparency, does not turbulently and does not shine for quite a long time, and therefore the drawing looks aesthetically attractive for several years. Besides, In good glue there are no harmful chemical additives, and therefore it does not have a sharp synthetic odor.
Decamental glue lacquer has a number of its features, for example:
- It is designed specifically for this technique of needlework;
- He perfectly withstand consistency;
- When drying, does not distort the colors of the glued pattern;
- Sale in special jars indicating the type of needlework;
- may be matte and glossy;
- different for each type of working base (on wood, fabric, glass, paper);
- creates a protective film that prevents the deformation of the glued fragment;
- It does not have a terrible smell, easy to work;
- It does not need to be diluted with water and is not synonymous with PVA glue.
Such glue is sold in stores for needlework, it is not available at construction points. The volume of decoupage glue is 50, 150 and 250 ml. Its main disadvantage is the price that makes the needlewoman look for analogues with the budget value. That is why they replace the decoupage adhesive lacquer on other adhesives.
Varieties
To date, there are many types of decoupage glue lacquer. They differ in the type of work surface, the texture of the dried species and the effect. We note the options that are popular with experienced craftsmen.
- Textile Potce. - a product for working with a cloth, after the drying of which the material needs to try the iron. Excellent glue that is withstanding the washing of products at a temperature not higher than 40 degrees.
- ART POTCE - Universal composition, with which you can work on wood, fabric and glass. Does not require additional varnishing of the treated surface after gluing the pattern and drying.
- Glitter Art Potch - A variety that differs from the rest of the holographic effect. After drying, leaves on the working base characteristic microparticles with a glitter of blue and green tones.
- Kerzen Potch - A separate category designed for decoupage candles. It is used to lubricate a fragment before fixing it to a wax or paraffin basis, in view of which it does not burn, but melts as the candle burns.
- Porcelane glue - Composition for decoupage items, which during use can come into contact with food. This glue is dried in the oven, due to which its strength and security increases for users of the product.
- Mandan - The composition for the most accurate gluing was swept. Depending on the subspecies may be oil or water.
Not replaced by PVA glue, designed to fix an expensive decor.
- Mod Podge. - expensive variant in the form of a spray, eliminating the appearance of air bubbles under the glued fragment. Apply it for the base, then glue the decapadable paper or other fragments-stickers.
What to replace?
Replace glue for decoupage can be PVA glue in banks, Which is sold in construction stores. He has white color and optimal consistency, At the same time, at will, it can be used to create a volume when performing decoupage techniques. This glue is different from what is sold in the stationery stores in quality, it has a better degree of clutch, despite the external similarity and similarity of smell.
To properly prepare glue to work, It needs to be divorced by water. For this, a separate container is prepared, in which two parts of the glue with one part of the water temperature are prepared. Mass are stirred to the state of homogeneity using a wooden wand.
The freshly created composition will cope with the fixation of napkins for decoupage, rice paper and decoupage cards. However, it will not be able to qualitatively glue to the base of printing or photography, and therefore it is not suitable for working with them.
How to make your own hands?
Of course, make it yourself at home the glue for decoupage is not exactly. It can be replaced by other adhesive compositions, although their high-quality properties will give way to strength and durability of fastening.
- You can mix starch with sugar, water and vinegar, taking 1/3 cup of sugar on a glass of water. After the syrup boils, vinegar and starch (1/3 cup) are added to it. Finished glue cool, after which it is ready to work.
- Take 2 chicken squirrels, mixed with powdered sugar (two tablespoons), a little wicked acid is added.
This glue is suitable for work if it is closed by varnish.
Terms of Use
Decamental glue has its own application nuances. It is applied dosage using a flat brush. Someone prefers to use a soft sponge in work. Excess glue can cause uneven gluing a paper napkin or a decoupage card. Apply the composition after they prepare a picture for which it is cut on the planned form and separated from the rest of the layers.
Someone believes that the napkin needs to be pre-moistened in water and only then to transfer to the working base.
However, the practice proves that moisturizing is undesirable, since the napkin is very difficult to dissolve, but to transfer - and suppressed.
After the picture is cut, it can be applied to the location of the fixation and linse with glue from above, impregnating and paint paper drawing, not allowing the formation of bubbles. You can apply a little glue to the base itself and, putting the drawing, add adhesive from above, leveling the image with a brush or sponge.
You can not break with disgrace - the napkin becomes soft very quickly. It is impossible to spend many times with a brush one by the same place, because it can lead to a break of the picture. It is necessary to refrigerate it in the direction from the center to the edges.
After the fragment is glued, the brush is washed and cleaned (after drying, it will not work it, it will be spoiled).
Child Nuances
You need to choose the glue based on how the type of surface will have to work. If it does not need a lot, or it is planned to perform a decoupage on the grounds from different material, you need to take universal glue varnish. If the decision is made in favor of the construction PVA, it is necessary to take products of a proven brand.
It should be taken into account: the volume of glue is quite large, but the use is limited to the expiration date, after which the glue is not suitable for work. You need to take a can of a smaller volume, paying attention to the date of manufacture.
Variants of the narrow-profile type are expensive. They are taken by professional masters who are engaged in decoupage constantly. Well established himself Acrylic adhesive for decoupage. After drying, it gains strength and becomes transparent. Such crafts can be coated with transparent acrylic varnish.
If you want to make decoupage of solid surfaces, you can purchase option Mod podge. The formula of this means combines the glue, and varnish. It dries quickly, after drying, it gives the surface a matted texture and the visibility of brush strokes.
Acrylic glue Decola Provides work with different working surfaces. It dries completely after 12 hours, with a volume of 50 ml costs about 150 rubles.
Mandan You can purchase in the case when you want to create the effect of gravity gold. It is good for water-repellent surfaces (for example, glass). It dry slowly, from the rest of the species is characterized by the fact that the sticking can be done only after half an hour from the moment of applying the composition. It is expensive (within 1000 rubles per jar 250 ml).
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