Furniture Decoupage for beginners

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lets create a furniture finish on this buffet using decoupage with roycycled decoupage paper and wood u bend mouldings, we'll us paint to camouflage any areas outside of the paper, and wood finished accents
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[@PCHPatti]

Re: Wrinkles. They form because the paper fibers are absorbing moisture at different rates. Solution: Give your paper a light coat of your favorite clear coat spray. This encases the fibers, so the paper absorbs moisture/adhesive at the same rate and lays down flatter.

[@susanc1179]

I’m reading this 3 months later but what type of clear coat spray? I’m not sure what you mean. I want to give myself every chance of success if I try this.

[@PCHPatti]

@@susanc1179 One example is Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic matte spray. Most spray paint brands have a clear coat product.

[@susanc1179]

@@PCHPatti thank you!

[@kathleenwalton3311]

Patti... Do you mean spray both sides?

[@PCHPatti]

@@kathleenwalton3311 yes both sides. You're trying to isolate the fibers (top and bottom) from the moisture of the decoupage medium, glue, etc. Good luck.

[@sherylsantoro]

That combination of paint and paper is exquisite! So elegant. You are a true artist. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@justhuman4904]

Totally agree with you. This is gorgeous together.

[@kimaoyama9594]

Gosh darn it, Brandy. Another masterpiece!!!!! Excellent work and excellent instruction!

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Thank you!

[@cassandrasmith5517]

This is absolutely gorgeous🥰 Thank you for the great tips on extending the decoupage colors with like colored paints!! I love that❤️

[@patriciahowell7913]

It’s gorgeous! Learned so much from you. Thank you so much. Have a great day. Patty

[@moderatorlouann6746]

You’re the female “Furniture Whisperer”! What a fabulous eye you have for furniture art. Plus, you just crack me up!

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Haha, well thanks, I'll take it!

[@lisafreebairn7736]

You BLOW ME AWAY! So gorgeous Brandy! Very unique piece.

[@thatoldaner]

Goodness Brandy, this is beautiful!!! Moved right up there in my list of top favorite pieces!

[@shirleycranswick8476]

I absolutely love this piece. You have given me inspiration now to decoupage instead of just general painting a piece. I am in the UK so hope that i can source some of the products that you have used. Thank you for sharing your work and techniques with us. Stay safe and stay well. Shirley from the UK. X

[@pamelaallen6543]

Beautiful! I really would love to learn this .

[@josecloete3740]

Just gorgeous, well done. it is so enjoyable to watch the transformation. One very talented lady

[@anitavargas8085]

Amazing, amazing, amazing ❤❤❤❤ great way to give a new life to such pieces!!!!!!

[@rachael5618]

Hi brandy what is the name of the paper your using and brand ty

[@lindamangoldbooth7789]

Google: Roycycled Decoupaged Paper

[@alfredamiles5376]

The piece is beautiful, way to think outside the box and come up with a one of kind awesome piece of furniture. Thanks for sharing!

[@michellelindsly7771]

So very pretty. I love the colors in that paper.

[@asiartandcraft]

you are such a talented artist as always you amazed us keep it up God bless you

[@yvonneytra]

I love your tutorials and this piece is stunning!!! Did you seal the entire piece when after painting? If so, what sealer did you use?

[@lorraine_life]

Love the piece. I am unable to locate the decoupage paper you mentioned. Please help. Thank you.

[@lindamangoldbooth7789]

Roycycled decoupage paper

[@porkchop8542]

This video is great, I’m getting ready to try this decopauging and this is encouraging thanks. Look forward to see what your doing to that milk can behind you!

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Oh good! It's not so hard, just take it slowly

[@fisherlady408]

You are amazing and oh my goodness do I love that piece of art!

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Thank you!

[@conniesisco6468]

Love this! You are incredibly talented.

[@diysbydar]

So many good tips on this one. Maybe i will try a decoupage sometime, you made it look very easy. Thanks!

[@joannflorez2667]

Wow! That was a great video. Thank You for showing us this.

[@sandraburki4308]

You are such a gift to us. I’ve bought my paint , decoupage and chest of drawers and have been watching so many paint and decoupage videos and you are by far the best out here on KZbin. I just wanted to thank you for the lessons and you are so so very good at it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mandydriscoll2043]

Absolutely love this piece....wow!

[@cathygray7492]

But oh! It’s finished and it is so beautiful! I have watched many other furniture artist’s videos and your work blows the rest of them away. Love what you do!

[@RosenlundTara]

Man that turned out so beautiful! I love it

[@hbicduh]

Thank You so much! I'm not so nervous to decoupage my furniture, and now how to apply my tissue paper. You are a wonderful teacher ☺️.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

This method really makes it easy, of course over mouldings is tougher, flat is ideal

[@debkeyworth8429]

Thank you for keeping the wood top. I wasn’t too sure about the rusty nail colors but when it was done it’s was fabulous! Wow !

[@wildflower868]

Wow, that is stunning!

[@gypsyjudy3521]

Beautiful. You taught me a lot in this short video. Thanks!

[@fernandamejia-salazar]

Hi there. Lovely dresser!! So, you used Roman(R) wall paper and border adhesive to adhere the decoupage paper to the furniture, and then you put a leyer of clear coat on top of the paper? I did not see that step on the video? What top coat did you use? Could you have used a cota of the wall paper adhesive instead? Thanks!

[@Stokmeuchon]

Por favor subtitula tus videos,abrazos desde Chile.

[@dmcallaghan2333]

Great work, where do you get your paper from?

[@cathyleslie568]

Yes I would like to know where to purchase the paper too please

[@marycollins7058]

l always buy furniture to paint, but l have never decoupage anything that is until now. Thank you for teaching us how to do it you made it seem easy so l will be trying. l have subscribed to your channel to learn everything l can before l begin doing the lesson.

[@nancydesrocher8338]

I think it would have also looked nice leaving the red rusty nail paint between the drawers and drawer edges just to kind of break it up and sort of frame each drawer. Very pretty piece tho. Great job!❤

[@beachkoz]

Brandy, your piece is lovely; you have quite an eye for design. I have an interesting front door that could use your design suggestion. May I send you a photo?

[@marilynreid9588]

You are amazing Brandy! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@leighseymour235]

Man, this is impressive!

[@adriaknecht9470]

Absolutely gorgeous! You are so talented. I love watching your process and am always learning something new.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Thanks so much 😊

[@OldJoeBlows]

That’s beautiful.

[@lisadee0276]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise! This is very helpful to me.

[@lisafinlayson3791]

Beautiful! What kind of blue holding tape is that? Why doesn't it tear your paper?

[@cindypaulson5576]

Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mindyloper4454]

That's sooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!! I did look 1st before asking lolol ;) but where do you find that gorgeous tissue paper?!?? 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲 I've NEVER seen anything like it b4!!😲

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

This is from roycycled.com

[@cindywood2236]

I have not been able to find this paper? You state by Recycled? Is there a pattern name you can share?

[@maryjanegreen7601]

That's beautiful. I'd love to have you over for coffee..........................after I find the right piece and some materials.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

lol - be right over 😉

[@zoewhitmarsh2339]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Looks beautiful Already. !!! SOOOO BEAUTIFUL. !WOW WOW.... the MOST BEAUTIFUL PEICE EVER. !!! I have never seen any other peice that comes close to this .

[@s.c.7362]

How are you not scratching the wood by using that straight edge on the drawer?

[@deegreen1604]

I am just loving this look. Here in sunny "FLORIDA," I think it would be a looker, as to buy me. What site is this decoupage paper from? Beautiful! I think you have expanded your new horizon beautifully Thank you, it was a tuff year... Dee Green Port Charlotte Fl

[@karenbrown1496]

Beautifully finished, Brandy!

[@blueboots1926]

OMG ! That is beautiful lady ! You have quite a talent ! I love those colors and that paper is amazing ! I wanna buy that dresser!! How much ????

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

This one has sold, can see available pieces here brushedbybrandy.com/purchase-finished-pieces/

[@jredel2877]

Just wondering why you didn't match the pattern on the first drawer front. I may have missed it, but did you paint in a pattern at that connection? I have just discovered Dixie Belle, have not heard any bad reviews from retailers or users. In todays political climate, it is hard to parse out "bad business practices", so I would encourage users to do their own research if that is important to them. Nice color combo though.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

This is an older video, I no longer use or recommend Dixie Belle, this video explains some, in addition to other unethical practices kzbin.info/www/bejne/omHVqohqa9R4bNU I did paint in the drawer dresser, but the faces were completely covered in paper, I used 2 sheets on this project

[@terrytt2932]

stunning...absolutely stunning!

[@shannonwithperfectlyluna1151]

You are truly a one of a kind artist! Beautiful work!

[@Purpurschnecke]

Brandy, could you please write down the name of the decoupage paper brand you used? No matter how often I listen to it, I just cant figure out how you named it 🤗 A beautiful piece btw and excelently explained

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

From roycycled

[@ozziewarrens8804]

Gorgeous.

[@soniabanwell6670]

Brandy our dogs could be sisters they look so alike. Our fawn boxer is named Lady Clover and she turns five in October. As always I love your piece! ❤️

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Such sweet dogs ❤

[@terryreynolds13]

When removing sticky paint stripper from a piece you are refinishing you can use TSP to remove it very easily. Do not use this method on laminated wood because it will dissolve the glue and your laminate will bubble. Take as much paint off as you can with your scraper. Give it another coat of stripper and wait a few minutes. Mix 1/2 cup of TSP in about 2 cups of very hot water. With a sponge or saturated cloth rub it generously over the treated surface. Most of it will come off easily and eliminate the stickiness. A piece of steel wool will remove the rest without rubbing depending of course on the thickness of the paint. Use rubber gloves of course. A plastic drop cloth would also be a good idea. This is also excellent for evening out the finish of a piece of furniture. It will readily remove old varnish on it's own. It's also an excellent option for getting detailed areas clean. You can use a brass brush or even a stiff toothbrush. Hope this helps. 🙂

[@margaretjordan5381]

absolutely beautiful. I would love to do this to some of my furniture. the problem i have is i am in NSW Australia and we don't have the same suppliers and postage is expensive.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Check out mint by Michelle papers, she is in AUS

[@pattyperez6351]

Beautiful! Great techniques! And girl...you talk fast!🤦‍♀️🤯🤣

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

It's a lot to teach in such a short video, lol

[@margaretmonk8814]

Where did you get the paper from what's it called pls

[@cristinaganea7506]

Love it!! Looks so exquisite 👏👏💪

[@Tdrom]

Love the piece!! Brandy have you ever used the Orange Stripper that is non toxic. It works great. I use it all the time and smells good, too. Keep having fun.

[@conniestelly3020]

Beautiful great work. Enjoy watching you and your husband y’all work great together. Y’all make me laugh enjoy y’all

[@marinabrola]

Dixie Belle paint IS brushed by Brandy. But Brushed by Brandy is more than Dixie Belle paint.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Awww, thank you so much, we are a good match

[@upcycledwear]

Good technique but I like the yellow much better.

[@elvirtagomez2247]

Beautiful! Thank you for the tips.

[@wandadeleon2044]

I would have laid the dresser down to apply the paper.

[@moblndee36]

Just amazing and beautiful. I also love those artist brushes you are using. Do you mind sharing what brand and where to purchase? Thank you for all of your wonderful lessons!

[@bonnieodonnell2780]

Brandy, I’m curious about the milk can. Have you done anything with it? Does anyone know of a video where she worked on it?

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

I ended up selling it, just took up too much space

[@benniececiliamattox7426]

Brandy, this is beautiful! I am about to decoupage using scrapbook paper to a round wood plant stand and wanted to ask if I need to thin the paper or can I just wet both sides? Also, does the water make it stretch? Thanks so much for all your information you are sharing.

[@kayspence7044]

Lovely work. Would you please share this paper info & source. It’s a nice size & the colors are spot-on! 💕🌷🌸

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

This is from roycycled

[@maureenwilkins3416]

can you let the paste dry and use the iron method to adhere to your piece?

[@odetterebekah6926]

Mmmmaaagggnnniiifffiiiikkkkk😍💟🤩💪👏💪👏

[@1CelloOne]

WoW! Just found you this morning. This is GORGEOUS!! Nice work!

[@donnastjules8157]

Its a beautiful piece brandy. I love the tip to paint around the decoupage paper. You can't tell at all. I also love the rusty milk jug behind you and am anxious to see what you do if anything

[@cathygray7492]

Oh Brandy! This technique is too SCARY!!! I admire your courage!

[@jessicabuck-daniel2160]

Awe! Boxers are my favorite!!

[@aj3428]

Can you add a link to where to get the decoupage paper?

[@ruheenashah6625]

Couldn’t understand why you had to paint the whole thing when most of it was to be covered by the paper. Why not just do the edges which were to be seen without the paper.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

It's a thin tissue paper, will be semi translucent when applied, paper can also get bleed through because it is porous

[@kimberlylucas3310]

I don’t believe you said, what kind of paper you’re using and where you buy that?

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Roycycled.com

[@USA-2491]

Will liquitex work as glue or wallpaper glue?

[@PaintingandExercise]

I am new to this and am somewhat disappointed that much of the end work was done off camera. I liked the finished product. I just am too new to understand what you said you did at the end of the video.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

These are edited short videos, I do a more in depth weekly live video as well that is more like taking a class

[@candacewalsh8726]

Great tutorial - succinct Very creative - beautiful result!

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Thanks so much! I'm having fun with this new line of papers.

[@CarrieSmithOriginal]

This is one of my favs! I love it so much!

[@anjalianangamanjari]

Nice job.but sorry l think for the bigginners its better to start from the side to glue the paper to not loose some millimers on the way.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Would depend on the paper and the piece

[@cfsbrisbane9539]

Looks absolutely gorgeous but far more complicated for a true beginner such as moi.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Flat surfaces are definitely preferred

[@seaborn478]

Thank you for this! May I ask you - because I did not understand that word - what would you do with a thicker paper? You mention it at appr. 11min, but I just don't understand the word you used. I'm planning a project with a poster (150gsm paper) which is quite thick compared to decoupage paper, and can't really decide what would be the right way to do it. Thank you!

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

happy to help... I think you're probably talking about when I said I "back butter" for thicker paper. I didn't have to do it for this project, but if I'm using thicker paper - I apply the adhesive to both the back of the paper and the furniture piece. Hope that helps :)

[@seaborn478]

@@BrushedbyBrandy Thank you so much! Will try this next week on a project. You always inspire me! 😌

[@lindajohnston759]

Phenomenal! Just phenomenal! This piece is beyond words. What a wonderful job.

[@Lia2222]

You don't put any glue on the back of the paper too before laying it down?

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

I didn't need to here for this light paper - If I'm using heavier paper I would consider it.

[@anaisabelnartallocavia6971]

Un trabajo super bonito, me encanta como ha quedado la cómoda Felicidades

[@deborahstarman9874]

When I was married; my dream was to have a gallery and a book store. This piece reminds me of that.

[@terrijarvis8942]

What kind of paper are those big sheets?

[@Braisin-Raisin]

You are an excellent teacher because you explain everythig clearly. I am just starting although I have worked in some form of art all my life but getting the precise explanations from you really does make a difference. Thank you.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

Thank you for saying that, means a lot!

[@Braisin-Raisin]

@@BrushedbyBrandy Sorry for the typing errors! I fixed them. 🤨

[@jsm61103]

This is stunning! I don’t know if I have the patience to do this. That paper is absolutely gorgeous

[@bigsistermaria5578]

Love that color rusty nails . The paper matches beautifully.

[@kimberlystroudjones]

Did the paper come from Dixie Belle too?

[@helenflouch]

You're such a n inspiration. Thank you. I would have liked to have seen how you managed papering / painting the scroll at the bottom of the drawers.

[@BrushedbyBrandy]

That was painted In to match much like the drawer sides, everything below the bottom drawer is paint

[@helenflouch]

@@BrushedbyBrandy thank you!