How to napkin decoupage on a dark background - this is a total game changer!

[@cherylberry1613]

Ok, you just solved a HUGE problem that was vexing me! I am doing a huge collage using rice paper, and I needed a solution for layering the pieces on the wall. Thank you for sharing this tip, trick, technique!

[@NinnysNapkins]

Glad we could help!

[@dinaelsherbiny1727]

Love all your tutorials. Straight forward, informative,applicable and no distracting music background.

[@NinnysNapkins]

thank you for your kind words

[@pennykindblom3134]

What a great tip. Thank you for sharing this new technique.

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@lisachickering9102]

Game Changer.

[@NinnysNapkins]

thanks for watching Lisa!

[@melissawallace9745]

Game changer. Thanks

[@NinnysNapkins]

I know, right!

[@gingercontreras8511]

Just getting into this, and I find your videos extremely helpful. I also do not have a silicone mat, but I do have some silicone cake pans that have never seen the light of day. Will have to give it a try! 🤗

[@NinnysNapkins]

so glad you are finding our videos helpful! silicone cake pans should work just fine :)

[@rebekahaguillon4475]

Awesome!

[@NinnysNapkins]

Thanks!

[@loricleary4473]

Just WOW!! Thank you for sharing 💕

[@NinnysNapkins]

you are very welcome

[@carolduncan8048]

Love this!!!!! I’ll be trying it soon

[@NinnysNapkins]

let us know how it goes!

[@loratatum1793]

Mind Blown!! Thanks so much for sharing!😃

[@NinnysNapkins]

you are very welcome!

[@kellylea3575]

Awesome!. I've prepared napkins with glue to give that transparent stiffness to them, but never did it I think to paint the backside of the image. Great tip 😆TFS

[@harjith.d.bubber]

Likewise 😊

[@rsmith85255]

Yes can put glue on napkins and rice paper.

[@rsmith85255]

Looks great.

[@DebMichael_808]

Can you do that on large furniture decoupaging??

[@gretchendiegel4926]

I'm so glad I watched this video! Thanks for sharing

[@NinnysNapkins]

so glad you liked it!

[@ramonare6579]

Thank you soooo much❤

[@NinnysNapkins]

you are very welcome

[@grammy1201]

So cool! Can indoor outdoor mod podge be used in place of the varnish at all? I've never used the varnish before. Thanks!

[@NinnysNapkins]

Not for coasters as it's not heat resistant. I'm not a fan of Mod Podge as a sealerfor most projects as I find it tends to stay tacky for a very long time and I have trouble getting a smooth finish. Polyvine Varnish is a far superior product imo

[@judygillon2167]

Awesome!!! Thank you Cheryl and Ninny for showing us this. Definitely a game changer.

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are very welcome

[@kaylormade1]

Mind-blowing!!!! Can't wait to try this method. Whooohoooooo!!! 🙂

[@NinnysNapkins]

So glad you liked it!

[@marciabarrett2554]

Thank you; your posts are always welcomed and informative.

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are very welcome

[@sheronwilkins9253]

Brilliant idea

[@NinnysNapkins]

thank for watching!

[@harleyhandful]

This is a game changer . Thank you.

[@NinnysNapkins]

glad you think so! You are very welcome

[@donnaroggenkamp4597]

excellent tutorial. I did not have polyvine varnish, so I used my polyvine all-purpose lacquer, and did not have the mat so I used parchment paper. I put my design on a dark candle. turned out beautiful. thank you again. without your tutorial I would never have thought I could decoupage the dark candle with napkins.

[@NinnysNapkins]

so glad you found it useful! And thank you for letting us know about alternative ways. I will have to try it on parchment as well

[@harjith.d.bubber]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing

[@NinnysNapkins]

Thanks for watching!

[@faizahmdsaleh]

Thanks for the ideas❤❤

[@NinnysNapkins]

you are welcome

[@janicefoulkes4176]

Love,love this

[@sherrymarino268]

Thanks , I’ll try this

[@Braedenfish]

I used back of my silicone mold ❤

[@NinnysNapkins]

oh that's such a great idea! Thanks for the tip

[@56sunflower]

Thank you!!!!! I appreciate you sharing and showing 😊

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are so welcome!

[@SeagullSandy]

Always looking for new/ better ways to decoupage. Thanks for sharing!😊

[@NinnysNapkins]

You’re welcome!

[@ValPierce-q1m]

I love this! Can't wait to try it!

[@deekasthuri1]

Great tutorial will definitely give this a go!

[@NinnysNapkins]

thanks, let us know how it goes!

[@denisemcnabb6276]

Beautiful. Love this tutorial. Thank you.

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are very welcome!

[@donnaholland5138]

What a fantastic new way to do things!!! Thanks Ninny

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are very welcome!

[@agiagata945]

What a marvellous idea 😅 I am going to buy polyvine and napkins and try it. So amazing that's possible to use black background, thank you for sharing 🎉 If I may ask - can I use any brand of paint and is this working with rice papet?

[@cindykromholtz1176]

that's so great. i bought a bunch of your napkins and we made an easter art with them. everyone loved them and can't wait to do more. thanks

[@NinnysNapkins]

so glad you are enjoying them, thanks for watching!

[@annylonergan2176]

Thanks for a very informative video. I use Polyvine heavy duty extreme varnish as a finish on my coasters. Its brilliant, quick drying, and really seems to work well.

[@NinnysNapkins]

Yes the Heavy Duty Extreme works great as well

[@liscindalyons-sedgwick4545]

Great! Thanks for sharing!

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are very welcome!

[@DawnReynolds-w5s]

What an Awesome tip, thanks for sharing

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are very welcome

[@sherlaw67]

Hi Ninny. I'm new to decoupage and have been binge watching videos before starting a project. I'm so happy to have found your channel. I wish I could go to a workshop but too far to drive from New Brunswick! Would you consider doing a cutting board video? Also, a video using the rice paper? If I manage a few projects using the supplies I picked up, I'll be placing an order with you! Happy New Year!

[@NinnysNapkins]

Thank you for your kind words, I will do my best! Rice paper is very easy to work with and a great place for beginners to start.

[@KristineMcDonald-f4y]

Very cool! I thought it was impossible to do!

[@NinnysNapkins]

Nothing is impossible in crafts!

[@janegalway6094]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. Love the final result ❤️

[@NinnysNapkins]

Glad you liked it!

[@lenitareeves5759]

Cool!❤

[@j3wht]

That's brilliant! Thanks so much!

[@NinnysNapkins]

You’re welcome!

[@clanreid2556]

Beautiful! 🌟

[@NinnysNapkins]

thank you!

[@agiagata945]

Thank you very much for sharing, what a brilliant idea😅 Is this method working with rice paper?

[@NinnysNapkins]

Thank you for watching. I think with rice paper you should just be able to paint white directly on the back of the paper. If not then this method would work for sure

[@justenemckelvy-overstreet2357]

Thanks! Problem solved!

[@NinnysNapkins]

Yippee!

[@kelh3012]

Love this!! I have seen it done by one other person, while their example was good, your video was easier to follow!! Thank you!

[@NinnysNapkins]

thank you!

[@kellyroberts6509]

Game changer!!!!!!!!!

[@NinnysNapkins]

absolutely!

[@elainedeleon1938]

This is so awesome thank you definitely an aha moment.😮

[@NinnysNapkins]

you are very welcome, thanks for watching

[@heatherparry3159]

Beautiful!

[@NinnysNapkins]

Thank you!

[@laurasimmons8990]

Beautiful!! Thanks for showing us a unique new way to decoupage 😀

[@NinnysNapkins]

You’re welcome!

[@virginiacruz5848]

Super love how you’ve taught us a new method to decoupage!! Definitely going to attempt to do this art work and hope I get a decent result 😊 thank You ❤

[@NinnysNapkins]

You'll do great!

[@veraharrison5897]

Love it great tutorial glad to know this method now can use this on dark wood etc thank you ❤

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are very welcome!

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

This is fantastic.. thanks

[@NinnysNapkins]

You're very welcome!

[@jacquelineiaun2103]

Beautiful! This is a game changer. Can you do this with actual vellum paper?

[@NinnysNapkins]

thank you for watching! I haven't tried it but I can't see why not

[@7cats2]

Like you said, this is a game changer! Thank you so much for sharing this tip! ❤ That is a beautiful napkin you're working with btw 😊

[@NinnysNapkins]

I am so glad you liked it

[@davisroaddesigns7231]

This is cool!

[@NinnysNapkins]

thanks for watching!

[@terryshryack5753]

What are the thin plastic sheets?

[@NinnysNapkins]

you can use any thin plastic packaging, page protectors for binders work really well. You can usually find them at dollar stores

[@vasanthalucky5388]

Looks fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

[@NinnysNapkins]

you are very welcome. thanks for watching!

[@judywest-thepaintingnana9434]

Love this new method Nicole. I can see a lot of applications for this.

[@NinnysNapkins]

Yes! Nice to hear from you, I hope you've been well :)

[@josefinaamano6663]

Thank you so much! I like your manner of sharing those precious, beautiful ideas. God bless you more🙏🙏

[@NinnysNapkins]

I am glad you like it

[@KarenMcGinnis-p1i]

Wow!!!!

[@NinnysNapkins]

thanks for watching!

[@wandawhisner1725]

Awesome 💜 idea.

[@hugs-n-beans]

Great job!

[@charmburman6094]

I have a silicone mat but it doesn't have the baking design on it. It's non stick and is heat resistant. Will that work

[@NinnysNapkins]

yes it will! :)

[@KeiraLiann]

Thats awesome! Just was wondering whst kind of plastic you used for that water method?

[@NinnysNapkins]

Thanks! It is just a plastic packaging that a bunch of rice papers came in, you could also use a sheet protector or large freezer bag.

[@terryshryack5753]

Love this. Thank you

[@Jenapaiva]

Instead of the Polyvine Decorator's Varnish, can I use Water-Based Interior Polyurethane that I already have on hand? Will it work the same?

[@NinnysNapkins]

sorry I am not sure as I have not tried it, all I can suggest is to give it a try!

[@pennycripps1150]

Fabulous 😊

[@NinnysNapkins]

so glad you enjoyed it!

[@joansalters5918]

Thank you so much for your reply back to me.😊

[@pattiblankenship9770]

Will this work to apply napkins to dark cotton baskets or does the surface have to be flat?

[@joannequagliara6073]

Wonderful,this is great!Thank you for the inspiration. I have to get me some of that stuff 🧡🎃👏

[@NinnysNapkins]

You are so welcome!

[@donnahall8617]

Great tutorial…I do have a question… Once the white paint is dry can you paint over that with the varnish, let dry and apply to your project using the iron method? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@NinnysNapkins]

good question, I am not sure! If you try it please let us know the results

[@agiagata945]

Thank you so much 💗 for quick response. Sorry to bother you again, but I was thinking is this will make rice paper background transparent like did with napkin? I just haven't got silicone mat yet to try. But following your marvellous tutorial I have bought today polyvine decorators varnish and heavy duty wood varnish. Thank you😂

[@NinnysNapkins]

No problem at all, that's what I am here for. No it likely won't make the rice paper very transparent. Do you have any silicone molds? Someone mentioned they used the back of a mold which is a great idea

[@DebMichael_808]

Has anyone tried this method on large furniture decoupaging??

[@anitakittell2011]

Does this method work with decoupaging dark or colored background napkins onto a white surface to prevent color bleed as well?

[@NinnysNapkins]

sorry I am not quite sure what you are asking? Does the ink in the napkins you are using sometimes bleed? We always advise using good quality napkins printed in Europe as their ink won't bleed. This method may help though but I have no experience with it

[@joansalters5918]

What is being used for the background?

[@NinnysNapkins]

it is a wooden coaster painted black

[@KimtheElder]

🤯👍🏼😃😃😃

[@NinnysNapkins]

glad you liked it!

[@KimtheElder]

@@NinnysNapkins I absolutely did 😄👏🏼