FREE PROJECT SHEET
BUTTERFLY COASTER
Materials Coaster Butterfly Decoupage Paper Plaid Paints: 481 Aqua, 670 Metallic Pearl, 641 Brilliant Blue, 662 Metallic Silver Sterling Craft Smart Liquid Gloss Craft Smart Decoupage Paste and Sealer Craft Smart Stencil Tape Stirrer Craft Smart Mini Gas Torch Method 1. Basecoat coaster using plaid FolkArt Aqua paint. Let dry. 2. Using FolkArt Brilliant Blue and Metallic Pearl lightly paint in a crosshatch method over coaster. 3. Paste butterfly picture in position using Craft Smart Decoupage Paste and Sealer making sure there are no air bubbles. Let Dry. 4. Paint the paste and sealer over the whole surface. 5. Using the Craft Smart Stencil Tape, mask around the edges of the coaster. Do not allow the tape to form a lip. 6. Place the coaster on an elevated surface such as a jar or glass above a plastic sheet. 7. Mix the two part Liquid Gloss together following the instructions on the bottles. Ensure they are mixed together thoroughly. 8. Pour the solution over the coaster. Some will drip over the edge. 9. To remove the air bubbles use the Mini Torch quickly over the coaster. 10. Leave to dry in a dust free environment over night. The masking tape can be removed up to 12 hours after application. The project will be touch dry after 12 hours but curing will take several days.
Introduction to Decoupage
Using Plaid Paints and Craft Smart Liquid
Leaflet ID1