How To Decoupage For Beginners: A Step-by-step Tutorial

How to Decoupage / Beginners Tutorial / Step by Step
In this video I am going to show you simple easy step by step instructions on how to decoupage for beginners. If you have never decoupaged before or brand new trying to learn this video is for you. Once you are able to master this technique, then you have so many more crafting options! If you are a beginner and looking for somewhere to get started, this is for you!
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As someone who’s never done this before, your explanation was excellent & inspiring! Thank you!!! Off to get my supplies!

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just the right amount of info. You helped me without scaring me out of trying a new craft. You are also very enjoyable to listen to. Thank you!

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[@tarunis630]

I was so inspired by your explanation and lovely techniques. I went to the dollar store got the napkin and went to St Michael’s and got mod podge and tried it today, it turned out great. It was my first time and felt good to do something for the first time in a long time😀👌🏻 Going to try more. Keep inspiring. Love from Canada 💜😀

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Thats awesome!! Glad it was helpful!! Happy crafting from Ontario!

[@jazzmoos5382]

Thanks! I’ve done a few fabric decoupage projects but am still new at this. I’ve watched a couple dozen various videos and learn something new from every single one.

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Wonderful! Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching

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Thank you, much love.

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I appreciate your simple, matter-of-fact instructions. Very easy to follow and encouraging!

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[@shelleyvanhoy745]

This was so wonderfully helpful. You kept to basics and encouraged fun over perfection. Yay. Think I can go home and give it a try.

[@sandydiorio4132]

Thank you so much for showing step by step how to do this. I am new to decoupage, trying to get up my nerve to try it. I feel so much more confident after watching your video! Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can do it!

[@sharadapersaud4938]

Excellent explanation never did decoupage before, but would love to do for my home.

[@terriejohnston8801]

1st timer here. Great video.....Artist w a mixed media background...now adding some Decoupage, w my Woodburning. Endless uses.. .💥💝 ANYWAY, Ur Video was delivered so calmly.- & the NO annoying background music.. was a real treat . So Thank You.

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[@TSunshineful]

Lots of great tips I hadn’t heard elsewhere!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@elainewitts2655]

Thank you. I am just beginning and this made it so easy to understand the process.

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Glad it was helpful Elaine

[@mastiffmom2592]

I wish I had seen this video before I Decoupaged my Easter project. It’s going to be fun to practice, now. 💯

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ I love decoupaging

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

Thank you- this is a great tutorial!

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Just getting ready to do this for the first time. Thanks for a great explanation.

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[@dinnyhinds3296]

Absolutely beautiful

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Thanks for watching ❤️

[@MMGARC]

Thank you so much for the chalk paint recipe and for this great tutorial on learning decoupage. I really want to give this a try and plan on watching you again as I hopefully, improve !!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@judi7625]

I would like the recipe for chalk paint. Where can I find it? Thanks!

[@debbiecasale1773]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

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[@hansdegroot8549]

A really superb tutorial how to decoupage. Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks for watching!! Your welcome! Have a great evening 🌸

[@bbcakes944]

Once again a great, helpful video! Thank you. I don't consider myself a true 'beginner' but I always learn from all of your videos and gain confidence the more I watch.

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[@sonabhalke3486]

Very nice and you are very patient to explain and not rush over

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[@persiamotorman]

That's so beautiful!

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Thanks

[@catsaway100]

Thank you - I have just gotten into decoupaging and love your videos - also love your Yorkie - looks very similar to mine 👏

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Thanks that was very helpful! I love the way you took your time showing your craft❤

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Thank you for very helpful tutorial!

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Cant wait

[@deanierigney8761]

Thank you for sharing! This helped me so much!!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@hertapytel2416]

Thank you for your beginner tutorial. I've done some but I see some of the beautiful creations others have made and I want to jump right in. Made me think about it and realize I need to take it slow. Enjoyed your presentation as it was simple, what and what not to do, and I need to be patient. Thank you again.

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Glad it was helpful

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Love this video..Well explained and easy to follow. Thank you!

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Love watching your videos I have tried a lot of your ideas I combined your ideas with the wood burning I do and it’s beautiful

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Thank you for this video.

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Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Lisa

[@jeannesvoboda7903]

Yours is the best video I’ve seen. I think I’m ready to try it!

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[@dawn4627]

Very cool. I have a small (2 oz) bottle of Mod Podge that I picked up awhile back just to have on hand. You've really inspired me to try this! 😊

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It’s a easy craft for a beginner ❤️

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Love your Yorkie! I had three of them! They were my world!

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Great video for beginners ... like me. You make it look so easy, I'm ready to get started now. 👍🏼

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Have fun!

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Me gusta mucho rl decoupage en difetentes materiales y texturas.

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Looking good. Will try .

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Hi I like what you have done but where I live in the Canary Islands it’s hard to find the glues and varnish but folded your tips and it helped a lot . Thank you

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Thank you so much for your lovely tutorial, I learnt loads from this, can't wait to try it! ;)). Faye (UK) in Spain.

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A new subscriber. It’s beautiful! I’ve never done this before but am very excited to try. Great tutorial.

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My astrological sign is Leo so I am a naturally creative and passionate person (who has an interest in Arts and Crafts), and Decoupage is something I've always been interested in doing, but I have never done it before so I accessed this video to learn how to do it. Thanks for posting this. :)

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I'm a Leo too, and I jump right in and want to do what the pros do realize need to take it slow and not undertake so much.

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Beautiful. Quick & and straight forward. Hopefully I can achieve the same nice result (:

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Making your own napkins too? Girl you really do Lots of DYI 😃 Subscribed!

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[@elizabethviscusi923]

You are an excellent teacher! Was wondering if you would be so kind as to decoupage a mason jar with a handle, as I will be attempting to pass it forward at my senior complex. TFS Take Care, God Bless You & God Bless Our Country!

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Also if you have lots of wrinkles, use cling film or suran wrap by pressing the wrap and 11:25 rub over them and it will smooth them out x

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Thank you fromEl Salavador

[@bonnienicks2457]

I want to decoupage tile to make coasters. What would you use to seal the napkin after using mod podge? You step by step tutorials are so simple and easy to follow. Thank you 😊

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Thanks for watching Bonnie❤️ I have used outdoor poly acrylic sealer on coaster and it has worked good. I have also seen people use automotive lacquer spray sealer and say it works really well also.

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Thank you so much!

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Incredible your job! Can you add material list, please! Cheers! 💜💜💜👁👁

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Morning. I have a somewhat difficult little wooden box to cover. After looking at your video, i have hope for the first time. Tried twice and failed, and it took me a whole day to take it all off and start again. 🤦🏼‍♀️ i don’t want that happening again. Thank you for easy to follow directions. From South Africa. ❣️🥰🥰🙋🏼‍♀️❤️🌸

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Excellent! ❤️ this video might help you also Learn How to Decoupage Like a Pro / Thrift Store Makeover kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn3SiYuOd7OJm6M

[@jacquimoolman8021]

Well, i wish i can show you the little box !!! It’s totally covered now. I have to think about sealing it. Actually, i am afraid to do it. We do not have that sealer you used, so my project is on halt for the moment. But thanks, i am making progress and i am excited. 🤩🤩🥰🙋🏼‍♀️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@tasty_meal]

thank you it was helpful tutorial, but how can we make the texture like ceramic?

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Thank you for this beginner's video. I was wondering if this would work with resin projects?

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I don’t work with was resin so I’m unsure

[@debraforsythe7296]

I am doing a vanity I painted pink on the sides I want to put florals

[@alisonlinder5703]

Loved your video. Can you use Minwax polycrylic to seal?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@jackielagioia6656]

I am wondering if you have a video showing how to download and print the graphics and sizing them to fit the wood piece that you want to decoupage on?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Jackie. I actually don’t because it would be to difficult with so many different computer programs and versions. Everyone’s set up is different.

[@carolynhughes9112]

I would like to find a source for buying that Varathane sealer used to seal the transfer on bottle. It was last step. Would just like to try instead of mod lodge. Thank you. The video was just what I needed!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ you can find poly acrylic sealer at the hardware store. Just make sure it is water based

[@kathybray7156]

Paint decopage item youre uusin blea item first wth alcohale wpes then paint with chalk board paint and let dry completely❤

[@KJ_nyc]

Do I need to worry about color bleeding when choosing napkins? Do cheap napkins perform just as well as higher quality napkins? Thank you for the helpful video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I haven’t had that issuec

[@ditsydaisy5530]

Amazing video! Can I ask how long I leave between mod podging and the top coat please? Also how long to “cure” the top coat before using? And finally how many coats of the top coat? 😅🤗

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Drying time will depend on weather. I put on two top coats

[@janemartin4348]

Hello, Thanks for all the great info. I want to upcycle a beige platter. The color coordinates with my napkin. Do I still need to apply chalk paint? The platter is stoneware. Will decoupage work on stoneware? Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it should work fine ! Thanks for watching

[@staceyengstrom2012]

if you have time to answer my question... I want to decoupage prints of album covers to a wall, a space over a counter in our bonus room. Would you suggest that regular printer paper would work? I'm going to go to a print shop that has 12x12 paper, hopefully...and decoupage onto the wall. thanks and great video!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes that would be fab

[@kathrynkenyon785]

Found my mother's giant collection of cutouts and hav been wanting to learn to decoupage. THANK YOU Also...what is the difference between decoupage and aquapage?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed! I’m not sure what aquapage

[@gorettiferreira456]

It look beautiful, i just want to know if you can do this on acrylic? Thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@cathygodfrey5468]

Very easy to follow. I did my first decoupage and it looks ok. Question: I have the same polyacrylic sealer as you, but mine says Interior satin. Does it matter if it is Interior rather than Outdoor?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No that’s perfect

[@unkn-own376]

Thank you so much for making this wonderful video for beginners 💝 Can i use the chalkpaint (think thats how u spell it lol) on surfaces of a fridge? Thank you 💝

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have never done that. I think you would want to go to your hard ware store and ask them what would be best to paint that type of a metal.

[@debbyjeff5324]

Hello and thank you for posting this video. I do you have a quick question I painted wood with chalk paint first then added a thin layer and put my napkin on and it looked perfect until I put a thin layer of Modge podge on top and it bubbled what did I do wrong. I did let it dry overnight before I put a coat on top

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I find when using mod podge as a topcoat if you put too much on it will bubble up. Are use a water-based poly acrylic sealer as my topcoat and only put on a very thin coat hope that helps

[@stacyhaldeman2957]

I would like to share my decoupage project that l did after watching your one on the cool little box you did. How can I share the photos?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That would be awesome! Share it over in messages on my Facebook! Link is in the description :)

[@bankhousegirl]

Thank you for such a very helpful video. Can't wait to make my first project. May I ask if the finish using varnish, is a matt finish or is it an eggshell type of finish, if that makes sense. Have subscribed to your channel, and want to learn more.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Matte finish ❤️

[@michelemejia9263]

Can you do this with book pages?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can

[@amyrobinson1418]

Can decopauging br done on gourds

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, it certainly can

[@gretchenmcduffie1873]

Can you use photos? Like decoupage photos on a tray for display?

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Following

[@manxi6779]

Thank you! I’m a newbie and have been attempting to do decoupage with napkins on rocks. After watching your wonderful video I’ve realized that IM USING TOO MUCH MOD PODGE LOL! I kept wondering….why don’t my rocks look like the ones in the videos…..

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad to help out! I have another video I did with rocks here it is !! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4q2pnWsjp2HmtU

[@manxi6779]

@@OurUpcycledLife Oh wow! Thank you so much - it’s great & I appreciate it!

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You bet any questions just ask ❤️

[@cathyharrison7846]

Thank you, this was well done and helpful. How do I find your chalk paint recipe?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Transform Anything with 3-Ingredient Chalk Paint kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPGk2yumrx3rK8

[@judi7625]

I did a transfer that came out great. However the tape is no longer sticky. What should I use to apply it to a painted surface? Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can use a glue stick or you can also use mod podge

[@lynnedecker5465]

Is the sponge wet?

[@shereenasulaiman1774]

Thank you dear, it was a nice explanation. But I didn't get what the last coat is. Where is that I can get it from?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Polycrylic sealer

[@JulieRossi1]

I've just discovered your channel ❤Thank you for your helpful videos ❤ have you ever tried to decoupage with laser printer printed paper?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I have works great

[@JulieRossi1]

@@OurUpcycledLife thank you, I have already found your great videos about this ❤️❤️❤️