Varieties decoupage: stylish Sicilian lace and its features, the tools and milestones

In search of interesting hobby many novice masters try to try all possible kinds of creative activities from the simplest to the original and unique. Along with knitting and embroidery needlewoman are actively interested in decoupage - it is simple, but beautiful and elegant. Of particular interest is a separate kind of decoupage in recent years - a stylish "Sicilian lace."

lacy decoupage

Most people at the mention of decoupage imagines kitchen boards with glued on them drawing. Really, almost all novice master test in Decoupage, Decorating it cooking utensils and decorative items. It is more accessible in terms of purchases of materials, simple in execution, also a decorated with his own gift, no doubt, appreciate the mother, grandmother or girlfriend.

But this technique is quickly bored, so the needle women often lack several dostochek and framework to hone skills and make the presents themselves and others. Imitation Sicilian lace - this is an option that looks more stylish, luxurious and rich. Items to decorate with this technique, often flashed on fashion photo shoots, because they are able to give the interior a special "Italian gloss."

Most often, using Sicilian lace make decoupage boxes, bottles, trays, as well as beds and even a Christmas tree balls. This method of decoration is not as easy as using napkins, but the principle of operation is the same, but it is not necessary to go to Italy for the materials.

Necessary materials

If you pick up a bottle or cup, which decorated of lace, it may seem that the finish as though frozen in clay or stone. In fact, all this beauty is a snap to make with their own handsAnd are available for purchase in the construction and fabric store.

For the decorations in the "imitation of a Sicilian lace" technique requires:

• Subject to the decor. This can be a bottle of champagne or wine, box or small box for garment accessories.
• Lace elements. It is better to buy a thick lacy napkin, because lace needs to be visible and bulging. It is worth noting that the cotton materials are glued to the base is much stronger than the organza or viscose.
• PVA glue for fixing elements.
• Acrylic several colors (white primer, as well as Bronze or nacreous, depending on the ideas).
• Bitumen wax, which will help to make lace more voluminous and convex.
• Acrylic lacquer finish.
• Sponges, brushes, scissors, ruler, pencil and other tools that are easy to operate.

Additionally, you can buy a variety of crystals, beads and other decorative elements, but this is optional. In addition, if the work is performed for the first time with the lace, the fine details should be a minimum. The main thing - to learn how to record and process the main partTo master the technique of working with lace.

stages of work

In order to make the subject of decoration in the technique of "Sicilian lace" absolutely does not need to be an artist, and you can even not be able to draw. The main thing in this case - perseverance and diligence, because the work is long and laborious. That the result was pleased, we need to gradually work on the decor for several days. To get started is:

• Wash and degrease alcohol decor items (let it be a glass bottle).
• Primed vessel white acrylic paint and dry well. It may take a whole day, but do not hurry. It is necessary that the paint is completely dry.
• Prepare lace elements: cut, try a bottle, think about a good location.
• Soak the parts in the adhesive PVA, meanwhile additionally coated with adhesive place where accommodation is planned.
• Pull out the details of the adhesive, remove the excess, and then carefully lock them in the appropriate place on the bottle. To bristled elements do not, you can make cuts on the edges. Lace must lie exactly on the bottle tightly, without wrinkles.
• Dry thoroughly all the elements. After complete drying of the paint cover, first white, then colored on the idea.
• For a volume image fluff lace bituminous wax, and then acrylic paint for gloss and good fixation elements.

It should be noted that the most difficult thing in this work - waiting before the next step, because you can not use for drying hair dryer and heater. At the end of a feeling, like lace blended with a bottle, as a whole. Any product, decorated in the technique of "Sicilian Lace" - is refined and stylish accessory, which, no doubt, will decorate any interior.