I would like to try to Decoupage. Can you use regular photos? Anything special to do if you use them?

Answer 1

You can use regular photos printed on photo paper, but they'll be kind of thick so you'll need many layers of sealer on top.

One solution is to try and peel off as much of the paper layers behind the actual image layer as you can to make them thinner before using them.

Or you could always make color photocopies of them, then use those.
(ordinary inkjet prints won't work, or must be well sealed first... but some of the newer inks in printers are not water-soluble and should workll)

(Or there are various ways of making "transfers" where only the image itself if removed from the paper and applied wherever you want it... if you're interested in any of those, look on this page:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/transfers.htm
...you might to look first at the methods that don't require anything too special.... they'll be under "Non-Liquid-Clay Mediums," which is under "Transfer Liquids")

For more info on "decoupaging" and some brands that may work better than others, and how to make your own, check out this page:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/glues-Diluent.htm
...click on "Decoupage," which is under "Misc. re All Glues"


HTH,

Diane B.

Answer 2

Don't ever use your photos, they are too valuable. Always make a copy to use instead. Do a web search for photo decoupage instructions. You'll get more information there.

Answer 3

I would be better to use color copies of your photos (or computer printed ones) because photograph paper is so think it's more difficult to decoupage with. ALSO, you run the risk of making your photos cloudy with the decopauge medium.

Answer 4

Yes. I have done it.