Hey, everybody! I’m Denise with Salvaged Inspirations! I’m going to show you how to decoupage your furniture to add an entirely new, unlimited design option level.

Materials:

How To Decoupage Furniture:

Step 1: Prep the surface and clean thoroughly

First, clean the nightstand with White Lightning. Be sure to get all the grime and grease off.

Step 2: Remove any hardware

Then, remove hardware by using screwdriver and pry bar set.

Step 3: Do any necessary repairs

After that, repair drawer fronts using wood filler (Dixie Belle Mud) to make it easier to sand.

Step 4: Scuff the surface, then prime

Next, scuff the set with orbital sander. After Sanding, use BOSS Primer (Updated: use our new and improved Bonding BOSS!)

Step 5: Paint in your selected color(s)

Following that, paint your piece in your desired color. (Mine is Apricot!)

Step 6: Add decoupage where  you want it

Then, add your decoupage design in the area of the piece you choose.

Here are some decoupaging tips for best outcomes on your furniture:

  • Rice paper works great – more durable and less prone to bunching
  • The color of paint behind the decoupage will influence the image (eg use white for brightest, or to dull or darken it down go for a darker base color)
  • Work in sections to get it positioned and flat, smoothing out any wrinkles
  • Cut the paper to size or bend it over the edge and gently sand at the edge’s corner to “cut” the paper
  • Use a tool such as the Dixie Belle Thing-a-ma-jig to smooth any wrinkles

Step 7: Seal with a durable top coat & add hardware

Finally, seal your piece with Clear Coat and replace hardware with the Copper Cup Handles.

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Salvaged Inspirations

Denise is a blogger, self-taught furniture artist, writer, photographer and the owner/creator of Salvaged Inspirations. She is a lover of all things vintage, repurposed and restyled. A thrift enthusiast, she’s always in pursuit of the next creative upcycle.

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