How to Decoupage on Curtains

Decoupage works best on curtains made from thicker fabric.

The art of decoupage consists of attaching pieces of fabric or paper to an object, using special glue to hold it into place and provide a protective sealant. While decoupage is traditionally done on hard objects like a wooden box or piece of furniture, you can also create a decorative effect on fabric curtains. Use curtains made from thick fabric like velvet or canvas to minimize the decoupage glue seeping through to the other side.

Things You'll Need

• Paper or fabric pieces
• Decoupage glue
• Glue container
• Foam craft brush

Instructions

1. Spread the curtain out onto a flat surface, such as a table.

2. Create a test run of the layout of the paper or fabric to be decoupaged by placing it at your desired locations on the curtain.

3. Place the decoupage glue into an old metal lid, glue tray or other open container that allows easy access.

4. Paint a layer of glue onto the area of the curtain where you want to place the paper or fabric, using a foam craft brush.

5. Stick the paper or fabric into place and allow at least one hour for the glue to dry.

6. Apply a layer of decoupage glue over the paper or fabric to seal it into place on the curtain.

7. Allow 24 hours for the glue to dry before hanging your curtains.

Tips & Warnings

• It's best to limit the decoupage to small areas of the curtains as the stiff nature of the finished product can affect the way the curtains hang, open and close if you cover too wide of an area.

• After creating decoupage on the curtains, they can't go through the washing machine as it will ruin the artwork.

• Always use adhesives in a well-ventilated area.

References

• The Artful Crafter: Fabric Decoupage
• Kaboose: Decoupage Plate