How to Decoupage With Magazine Pages

Colorful magazine pages can be decoupaged on almost any surface.

Magazine pages are a great resource for decoupage projects. Many magazine pages are very colorful and have a high-gloss finish that helps enhance the finished decoupage product. The colors of the images and pictures in a magazine can be manipulated in their placement to make interesting patterns and shapes on decoupage projects. The thick pages of some magazines may require more layers of decoupage glue to achieve a smooth and uniform finish.

Things You'll Need

• Decoupage glue
• Foam paintbrush
• Book
• Acrylic transparent spray paint

Instructions

1. Paint the back side of the magazine pages with decoupage glue and apply to the surface. Smooth each page with the edge of a book so that there are no bubbles or creases. Lift the glued page while the glue is still wet to reposition it or to pull out creases or wrinkles.

2. Paint a layer of decoupage glue over the entire surface after all of the magazine pages have been glued to it.

3. Let the glue dry before painting additional layers of decoupage glue until the pages are flat and uniform against the surface.

4. Spray a layer of transparent acrylic paint to seal and waterproof the surface.

References

• Re-Nest: Decoupage Furniture and Other Items
• Craftown: Decoupage