Materials for Decoupage Bookends

Series Summary

Creating mosaics is an art that has been practiced for thousands of years. Mosaic work started in a more crude form but was developed until artists made pieces that looked like paintings. These mosaics from the past have been found on floors as well as on walls and ceilings. Now you can see mosaic tile work ranging from the simple to the intricate. Generally, the creation of such pieces is left to an artisan however it can be done without having the expertise.

Our mosaic tile expert in this video series will show you how to make you very own mosaic tile masterpieces. To get started, a list of supplies and materials will be given so you can get started on your project. Also learn how to layout and design your mosaic by color and learn how to polish your mosaic when you're done. She will thoroughly go through each step, showing how to use each tool so that you can make your own mosaic tile design.

Video Transcript

"Our decoupage bookends are quick and easy to make. They add color to any room. Not only are they great for organizing books but they are also a wonderful way to display your collectibles. Here are the materials we'll be using for our decoupage bookend. There's a huge assortment of napkins that you can use. We'll be decoupaging with napkins. I've chosen, for a child's room, this one. We'll need some paint for the base. I'm going to use some white acrylic paint. You'll need some decoupage glue or you can use regular white glue, which works just as well. We're going to have a base of wood or MDF board. I have two pieces of MDF board measuring 5 inches by 4 inches. You'll need a paint brush, scissors, maybe a little ribbon to trim the edge, and some nonskid to glue to the bottom for the end."