DIY decoupage of a wall clock with flying butterflies (or birds)

Currently, the art of decoupage is very popular. It’s not surprising, because this activity not only calms you down and distracts you from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but also has an aesthetic and functional purpose. Today we will analyze the technique of decoupaging watches.

Clock decoupage technique step by step

If previously it was not easy to find templates and materials for decoupaging watches, now they are in abundance in any bookstore or specialty craft store. The assortment is impressive - dials, stencils, hands and other accessories. Therefore, even beginners can master the newfangled technology, and step-by-step instructions with examples in the photo will greatly facilitate the task.

Preparing the stencil

So, the blank, which you purchased in advance from the creativity department, needs to be prepared: degreased if the watch is plastic, or sanded if it is wooden.

Creating a background

We choose a style for the background image, depending on the interior and your preferences. Glue the picture onto the base. You can use PVA glue diluted with water, or special glue for decoupage. It is important to do this very carefully so that there are no wrinkles. Next, dry the workpiece, cover it with acrylic varnish and dry it again. And we repeat this 3 times.

Choosing a style

Today, the most popular is decoupage in the Provence, “Hollywood” and vintage (antique) styles.

If the vintage and Provence trends are somewhat similar to each other, then the Hollywood style is the complete opposite. It is characterized by the following:

• color contrasts that stand out clearly from the background. The most commonly used colors are red, black, white, blue;

• a lot of glitter, an abundance of rhinestones;
• images of famous Hollywood stars, preferable to the very Golden Era of Hollywood - Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, etc. In this case, you get a Hollywood style inspired by a retro atmosphere.

Decoupage dial

Of course, a ready-made watch dial can be found in a special store, but it’s much more fun to make it yourself. Numbers are easy to make from different objects - it all depends on your imagination and, naturally, the chosen style for decoupaging the watch. So, for example, in the Provence style, wine corks, dried lavender sprigs, etc. are perfect as a dial.

Decoupage on metal surfaces

A simple master class talks about the intricacies of working with metal surfaces. Decoupage of a watering can in Provence style will not take much time.

Decoupage watering cans in Provence style

Sequence of actions when decorating:

1. The watering can is washed with detergent.
2. The rust is removed and covered with a special primer so that the metal does not deteriorate further.
3. Dry and treat with alcohol.
4. The watering can is painted several times with acrylic paint.
5. To age a watering can in the Provence style, bitumen varnish is used. They cover some parts of the product and wait for a quarter of an hour.
6. Moisten a rag with solvent and wipe the areas covered with varnish.
7. Lubricate with PVA glue the part of the watering can where the design will be.
8. The top layer is separated from the decoupage napkin, and the design is cut out or torn off along the contour.
9. The drawing is applied to the prepared surface and smoothed.
10. Several layers of waterproof varnish are applied to the watering can, drying each one well.

How to make an exclusive retro watch on a record?

A music record is an excellent option for a clock stencil. The technique of decoupage on a vinyl record is identical to that described above. However, there are still some nuances here:

• prime the plate with white paint and let dry;
• For pictures, it is better to take special napkins designed for decoupage. We tear off the two bottom layers and apply only the top one to the plate. Apply glue on top of the napkin with a synthetic flat brush. After drying, coat the workpiece with varnish. Let it dry again and apply another layer of varnish.

Note: use special glue and varnish for decoupage.

• making markings for the future dial. For this you can use shells, wine corks and other items;
• Apply at least three layers of acrylic varnish to the watch;
• Use cardboard to cover the sticker on the back of the plate. Then we make a hole in the center and glue the mechanism itself. We attach the arrows and insert the batteries.

Exclusive retro watches are ready! Making them is also convenient because the center for the arrows is already marked. But keep in mind that the printed white round sticker is quite difficult to cover. It is better to choose the option with a red sticker.

Working with wooden surfaces

Interior items decorated in Provence style are most often not just decoration, they are used in everyday life for their intended purpose.

This Provencal hanger can be installed in any corner of the living space

These Provençal photo frames will add elegance and elegance to a simple interior.

By decoupaging a Provence style tray, you will get a useful and beautiful item that will enliven the interior and be useful for table setting. By following the rules for working with wooden surfaces, even a novice craftsman will be able to decoupage a cutting board or bread bin, as well as any other wooden surface.

Restoration of an old shelf in Provence style

Having prepared everything necessary, perform the work in the following order.

1. Sand the tray, achieving a perfectly smooth surface.
2. Paint with acrylic paint in several layers, drying each one well.
3. Sandpaper is used to age the product. The paint is rubbed along the edges of the tray.
4. Cover the product with glue.
5. The top layer is separated from the decoupage napkin.
6. Place the design on the tray, smoothing it with a brush.
7. After the glue has dried, the tray is gradually coated with five layers of varnish, waiting for each layer to dry.
8. Remove irregularities with sandpaper.

Decoupage on a board part 1

Decoupage on a board part 2

Decoupage on a board part 3

Decoupage of a watch is a great gift idea

By the way, a watch made from a vinyl record can be an excellent original gift for a close friend who is interested in music. A great idea is to use a photo of his favorite artist or band as a picture.

Also, for any holiday you can make a themed watch, which will be an excellent option for a gift. On the eve of the New Year, having created such a masterpiece, you will not “rack your brains” about what to give to your loved one. To the technology described above you need to add just a few bright details:

• make the frame from pine or spruce branches, which can then be easily removed;
• Any Christmas or New Year's motifs will be suitable for the image: angels, Santa Claus, candles, snowmen, snowflakes, deer, etc.;
• The numbers on the dial can be drawings of New Year's balls or snowflakes.

Moreover, stores also sell ready-made bases for decoupage of New Year's watches.

A spectacular watch can be made for both Valentine's Day and March 8th. In this case, the style of Provence or vintage will be very useful. Show your imagination, try to create something beautiful or use a ready-made detailed master class with examples in the photo.

Decoupage glass and plastic

Decoupage of a vase or flower pot is a good way to decorate all containers for indoor plants in the same style. It is advisable to age pots, pots and vases in the Provence style using the craquelure technique. The surfaces of glass and plastic interior items must be thoroughly cleaned so that the paint adheres well.

You can also decorate plastic objects

1. Containers are cleaned of dirt with detergents;
2. Degrease the surfaces with alcohol (this operation is performed with gloves so as not to leave fingerprints);
3. The containers are covered with acrylic paint, applying several layers.
4. The places where the drawings are glued are smeared with PVA glue.
5. The top layer is separated from the decoupage napkin and the picture is placed on the glued part of the workpiece;
6. The edges of the drawings and the rest of the surface are covered with craquelure varnish;
7. After the varnish has dried, the containers are coated with paint in one layer;
8. The varnish begins to crack and form cracks;
9. To enhance the effect of antiquity, rub dark paint into the cracks with a sponge, and remove excess paint;
10. Apply several layers of varnish and finish the job.

Decoupage plastic tray

Decoupage bottles can be a wonderful holiday gift. An unusual gift will decorate the festive table, and after the celebration it will remain as a reminder of a pleasant event.

DIY decoupage of a glass bottle in Provence style

1. Soak the bottle in water for several hours, then remove the label, being careful not to leave any traces of glue.
2. Dry and wipe with glass cleaner.
3. Prime the surface with a special composition for glass or acrylic paint.
4. Paint the bottle, glue the design and apply acrylic varnish. Irregularities are carefully smoothed out with sandpaper.
5. To add vintage style elements, darken the folds with dark paint.
6. Cover with waterproof varnish.

Vintage clocks in the interior: standard and unusual models

The modern vintage watch market provides two model options: standard, or classic, and unusual, or designer. Standard models can be either real, preserved from “those times,” or modern, retro-styled. The distinctive features of such watches are large Roman numerals on a light background in a dark plastic or metal case. If the numbers are Arabic, then the original italics and thin arrows are important.

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Unusual retro models surprise with their sizes (from 80 cm in diameter) and materials. In addition to wood, glass, plastic and metal, such clocks are made from plywood, bicycle wheels, car rims, painted trays, vinyl records and stickers. The last option, sticker watches, and actual ones at that, has been put into mass production and is offered by many online stores that specialize in decor.

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Decoupage on fabric

For decoupage on fabric, select items that are not supposed to be washed frequently. They create paintings on canvas, decorate tablecloths and napkins, and decorate bags. The fabric from which the item for decorating in the decoupage style is made must only be natural, otherwise it may not be dyed.

Country style with a distinctive French flair

To embody the charm of a small French village, they use the decoupage technique

The peculiarities of working with fabric lie in preliminary preparation.

1. The product is washed, ironed with steam, laid out on a flat surface. PVA glue is applied to the place where the pattern will be glued.
2. As soon as the glue has dried, the top layer is separated from the decoupage napkin, the design is cut out along the contour and placed on the glue.
3. The picture is covered with a layer of glue and ironed through wax paper.
4. Acrylic paints are used to draw an outline around the image.