About popularity Decoupage Christmas balls This may be evidenced by the fact that not a single article about manufacturing is complete without this quick and effective method of decoration. In fact, although such a craft has become fashionable in our country relatively recently, decoupage has a glorious and long history, so you will get not only bright and fashionable Christmas tree decorations, but also ones that could have hung on the Christmas trees of our great-grandmothers and great-grandfathers. So in our article today we will separately touch upon not only master classes on making such crafts, but also tips on creating a vintage style of balloons.

Decoupage of Christmas balls with your own hands

The technique itself DIY decoupage of Christmas balls, if you are hearing about it for the first time, consists of applying a thin layer of paper to the surface of the workpiece. When liquid glue impregnates a thin napkin or special paper, after drying it already forms a single whole with the surface, as if a skillful design had magically appeared on the ball. Technology gives us the opportunity to create highly artistic works even if we do not possess any painting talents.

To make it easier to understand right away, let’s look at a small implementation decoupage of New Year's balls master-class, paying attention to the photos of the main stages located above.

It must be said that you are practically unlimited in choosing a base, but you need to be extremely picky with the selection of the design or paper on which it is applied. Ideal, of course, are special motifs for decoupage, which can be bought in specialized stores and hobby centers, where they usually buy everything to complete.

But, firstly, they are not very cheap for the first tests of the pen, and secondly, you cannot always choose from their assortment the design that you like and is suitable for work. Therefore, high-quality multi-layer napkins are often used for table setting.

The desired part of the design is pulled out of them, only the thin top layer on which the image is located is carefully separated, and this fragment is applied to the workpiece.

The workpiece is subject to mandatory primary preparation. When the paper is glued to the surface, there can be no paint on top of it; you cannot sand or sand it. So first we paint and prepare the base, glue the design, and on top of it you can apply a transparent varnish for fixation or a special craquelure varnish, apply glitter, textured stripes, patterns using special stained glass contours.

It’s worth talking about the blanks in more detail, since the appearance of the toy will depend on their quality, and the task can either become more complicated or easier. Wood is considered the ideal surface for decoupage; these are the balls that are most easily painted, the glue dries quickly on them, they do not deteriorate for a long time, do not break, and can serve your children well. Glass looks very elegant, but to process it you will not need any paints, but special, stained glass ones, which makes the craft more expensive, and gluing paper can be more difficult than with wood.

Foam balls are a fairly cheap material, but if their surface is very grainy, the paper will not stick evenly. That is why the foam surface must be covered with an even layer of paint, and maybe even more than one, and only then a paper motif is applied.

Decoupage of New Year's balls master class

Let's look at a simple option decoupage of New Year's balls, master class which is located below. It should not be surprising that classes in this technique are included in almost any program of children's early development clubs; children from the age of 3-4 not only learn to make decoupage balls, but also successfully master this science.

The best choice for a children's craft would, of course, be an image of a cartoon character, funny animals, or birds. So choosing napkins with cats for this lesson is more than justified. We tear off a piece from the napkin on which there is an image of a cat and remove the upper part.

The question may arise why it is advised not to cut, but to tear - the point is simply that the torn edge has a finer structure, when the glue saturates it, the transition from paper to base will be imperceptible either to the eye or to the touch, like on real ones. painted on canvas.

Whereas, if you cut the edge of the paper, it will remain the same density and form a fairly noticeable border of the design, which will not benefit the entire product as a whole.

The wooden ball, as we said above, is covered with a layer of paint of the base color, in our case it is yellow. Place a piece of paper on a dry, flat surface and carefully paint directly on top of it with a brush well soaked in glue. Regular PVA is not suitable for the job; it is too thick and forms a dense film.

So it’s better to either take a special glue for decoupage, or dilute PVA according to proportions that are easy to find on the Internet. The most popular proportions without third-party additives are 1:1 or 2:1 (twice as much glue). The adhesive composition should be prepared at a time, not stored, since after the water has evaporated, it will lose its properties.

Once all the motifs have been glued on and the glue has dried, you can cover the ball with a clear topcoat. As with drawings, you need to understand that the protective properties of the adhesive film are not very high; if there is a mechanical impact on the surface, it will be scratched or peel off.

Therefore, it is better to protect it with a transparent varnish or a special fixative. If you want to add details such as sparkles, glitter, textured stripes, then it is better to do it all in stages and leave the varnish for last.

A few more ideas for you and your kids, what beautiful crafts you can make using technology decoupage of Christmas balls, video with classes on which you can even film yourself and post it for review.

Christmas balls in decoupage style

We have already mentioned to you several times the use in working with Christmas balls in decoupage style special stained glass contour for creating relief patterns. This material differs from ordinary stained glass paint in its thicker consistency and quick drying, thanks to which you can work even on an inclined surface, and the curls and stripes do not flow down or become deformed. Plus, such a contour is usually packaged in small tubes or pencils, so it is convenient to apply and draw quite subtle patterns with it.

In the photo you can see another small master class, which shows, in addition to the main stages of decoupage, the application of relief patterns. This is an excellent solution for a retro style, since vintage toys most often have such a surface.

There are two types of contour application - these are golden curls on the main background, as well as emphasizing the lines of the drawing itself using a black outline. With this technique, the lines will become more expressive, the drawing will gain volume, and the whole toy will look elegant and quite expensive, it can successfully decorate any Christmas tree, even.

The decoupage technique is quite similar to the papier-mâché technique, the only difference is that there are more layers of paper impregnated with glue and because of this, a base is not required at all. The following ones are inspired by the theme of papier-mâché, because they are decorated with sheets of paper, be it newspapers, napkins with ornaments or notes.

The technique will be slightly different in that the surface is completely covered with paper, even with a reserve, and it is better not to immediately glue the material with a brush, but to thoroughly soak it in glue in a separate container so that it becomes softer and fits better on the ball.

Decoupage of Christmas balls in vintage style

The difference is decoupage of Christmas balls in vintage style from the usual ones lies in the choice of the main pattern, design, and in the design, which has its own canons, and in the use of decoration techniques, also characteristic of crafts 100 years ago. Such work requires an average level of skill and some investment in materials and tools. But in the end, you will get the perfect Christmas tree decorations, which will be a pleasure to give as a gift to loved ones or to keep as a family heirloom.

In the photo in this section you can clearly see how retro toys differ from modern ones. In this case, napkins will not suit you, since it is very rare to find similar motifs on them. Rather, you should go to a store or to an online store page and choose from the options presented there. Pay attention to images of old photographs, postcards, Provençal-style flowers, and so on.

Also pay attention to the design, as already mentioned - this is an important part of the image of the entire retro toy. The fastening loop must be elegantly designed; it can be a small bow made of lace, organza, silk, complemented by appliquéd beads, sparkling stones and the like.

The main surface can also be decorated - often an applique of a row of beads is placed on the side parts of the ball, leaving the design only in the center, or they are used to decorate a kind of window on the front of the craft. Also, to apply patterns, we arm ourselves with our favorite contour material, only curls and patterns are best made not in contrasting shades, but in a color close to the background shade. This will give you the desired antique, muted, pastel effect.

About handicrafts in technology decoupage, known to every needlewoman. Using this technique, you can turn simple objects into original crafts. As the winter festivities are approaching. selection of New Year's decoupage motifs.

If your New Year's toys are made from glass, then decoupage can be done only after degreasing the surface, since the quality of the glue will deteriorate.

Lubricate the treated surface of the balls with a small amount of glue. Then glue one of the parts prepared in advance. You can immediately pick up thin paper napkins with the corner of your brush so that they do not stick to your hands. Please note that only an area equal to the size of the part needs to be lubricated with glue. So that the finished work looks neat.

Similarly, cover the entire ball with cut out paper or fabric pieces. Try not to get glue on the front side of the parts.

Wait until everything dries thoroughly, 15-20 minutes will be enough. Top coat the entire New Year's ball with clear varnish.

If desired, you can sprinkle it with glitter or add it to the polish before applying. Satin ribbons tied in a bow, various buttons, and beads will also be an excellent decor. Balloons with photographs of family members printed on thin paper look original.
When decorating glass Christmas balls, be extremely careful, as this material is very fragile.

If you are decorating toys with your child, it is better to choose balls made of plastic or cardboard. In addition, take care of the safety of the paints and varnishes used for decoupage.

Christmas balls- an integral part of decorating the New Year tree. Of course, you can always buy them in the store, but you must admit that handmade New Year’s balls are something special!

You can also decorate foam balls with decoupage.

We will need:

plastic balls,
acrylic paints: white, yellow, blue, acrylic varnish,
three-layer napkins with a pattern,
PVA glue,
glitter,

a little semolina
contours on glass and ceramics,
flat synthetic brushes,
a piece of sponge,
palette

Master class on decoupage of Christmas balls:

1. Take inexpensive plastic balls.
2. Place some white paint on the palette, blot the paint with a sponge and apply it to the ball. There should always be paint on the sponge, then it looks like snow on a ball.
3. We do this with all the balls. Leave to dry.

4. While the balls are drying, prepare the napkins.
5. Separate the top paint layer from the white ones.
6. Carefully cut out or tear out the motifs.
7. Dilute the PVA halfway with water and glue the motifs onto the balls.

8. We start gluing from the middle of the motif and gradually move towards the edge.
9. After the glue has dried, we match the color of the paint to the picture and decorate the edges of our motif. After drying, paint the entire ball with acrylic varnish.

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New Year's decoupage of candles

Candle It will look more elegant if you wrap it in foil or bright ribbons. You can attach a small bow to the bottom base or decorate it with berries and twigs.

Apply glue to the surface of the candle. Now, you need to fix the napkin on the candle with your hands.

You can paste festive words of congratulations in different languages ​​that can be printed on a computer. Use PVA glue.

How to decorate a room for the New Year? After all, we are talking not just about a standard celebration, but about a holiday during which miracles come true)))

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2017 according to the Slavic calendar is the year of the fox

Pictures for decoupage with a fox:

Winter stories from children's illustrators. Snowmen by Victoria Kirdiy.

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With the arrival of the first frosts and the appearance of aromas in the air, you want to escape from the hustle and bustle and just relax on vacation. As you know, rest is a change of activity. So why not give preference to creative evenings instead of a sofa with a TV. New Year's decoupage is an incredibly creative activity and simply knows no boundaries. Craftswomen decorate literally everything that can be applied with glue and a picture.

Christmas balls using decoupage technique

The most popular canvas for craftswomen to work with is . Moreover, absolutely any shapes and materials are used. Here are three options for original and fresh ideas.

Let's look at the most traditional version first. Here, instead of the usual snowmen or snowflakes, we will take fashionable animal prints and make a stylish ball no worse than from a fashion store.

We will work with the simplest balls, which have a smooth surface. Color doesn't matter.

In this case, all the work is done by the original print.

And here is the finished ball for the Christmas tree with an extraordinary ornament.

Christmas balls using the decoupage technique do not have to be made of glass or plastic. Even foam blanks can easily become decorations for a Christmas tree.

So, we take a foam ball, a world map, decor of our choice and accessories for working using the decoupage technique.

First, we fix our ball on the rod; a pencil will do just fine. The rod was needed to create a mounting point for the suspension and to indicate the location of the map.

Cut out blanks from paper.

We apply glue to the foam and work on the picture using the decoupage technique.

This original globe will decorate your Christmas tree.

And one more example of decoupage of New Year's balls, also using the traditional technique, but now let's experiment a little with the shapes. This time, instead of a regular ball, we will make a Christmas tree decoration from a small canvas.

So, first we remove the extra layers from the napkin and try on the image on the workpiece.

Craft stores have all sorts of decorative pastes or paints, glitter and stones. We will definitely use all this for work. We apply the so-called snow paste along the edges and on the image itself.

Let's add some glitter and stones.

And here is the finished decoration for the New Year tree in a completely new version.

New Year's decoupage - ideas for decoration

Who said that you can only decorate Christmas tree balls using this technique? In fact, craftswomen manage to decorate even New Year's watches with decoupage. The images used are classic drawings with snowmen, snow-covered houses and, of course, sleighs with Christmas trees. In approximately the same direction, New Year's toys are made from light bulbs using decoupage.

New Year's decoupage of plates is also very popular. Such plates are used to decorate walls, holiday tables, or simply placed on fireplace shelves. As a rule, for New Year's decoupage of plates, they also need to take a lot of glitter, shiny rhinestones and other bright decorative embellishments. In addition to traditional napkins, fabrics with Christmas motifs are also perfect.

And here are a few ideas for decoupage of New Year's glasses, where they usually use a lot of volumetric contour, “snow” or glitter.

This master class was born completely spontaneously, and the work was done literally in the evening. In general, not very complicated, but incredibly sweet, and looking at her, you want to smile and believe in a fairy tale.

Let's get started. There are not very many photographs, and the main thing here is the materials for creating frosty patterns - Maimeri body painting gel and snow-white glitter(I have Rayher, like in the photo, only completely white, without any tints of color).

Everything is clear about glitter, so I’ll tell you about the gel. This is actually a texture paste that retains its volume and when dried becomes completely transparent and glossy. It can be tinted, but it needs to be applied in a not very thick layer, no more than 3-4 mm, and it takes a very long time to dry if the layer is thick (a very thick layer may not dry out inside and remain white). But we will apply it in a very thin layer :)

So let's get started.

Master class on decoupage paintings with frosty patterns

1. We take a regular frame with glass, the backdrop turned out to be cardboard, but this is even better.

2. Print out a suitable picture on a regular office sheet of paper ( laser printer) - I have Father Frost and Snow Maiden, very sweet and kind, not funny, not comic, but just like real ones, surprisingly there are not many such pictures on the Internet...