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Learn how to make a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free video series on arts and crafts.
There are 9 videos in this series:
Learn about the materials you will need to create a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free arts and crafts video lesson.
Learn how to cut paper to create a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free arts and crafts video lesson.
Learn how to sand a table to create a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free arts and crafts video lesson.
Learn how to glue paper to create a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free arts and crafts video lesson.
Learn how to cut the edges of the paper to create a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free arts and crafts video lesson.
Learn how to glue the edges of the paper to create a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free arts and crafts video lesson.
Learn how to make a decoupage border to create a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free arts and crafts video lesson.
Learn how to make decoupage decorations to create a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free arts and crafts video lesson.
Learn how to coat a decoupage with glue to create a decoupage of a tabletop chessboard in this free arts and crafts video lesson.
A decoupage is an arts and crafts project that involves gluing several pieces of paper cutouts, paint and other things together and covering it with a see through lacker. In it's completion it looks like a painting. It is thought to have originated in China in the 12th century but it became known as decoupage when it reached France in the 17th and 18th centuries. People today like to use this style of art for things like scrapbooks, photo albums and even furniture like the table top in this video series.
This is a great video clip series that will not only give you a great start on your decoupage idea but maybe also give you a few new ones. Our expert, Karen Weisman, is a whiz with arts and crafts as well as cooking. A Jill of all trades, she will walk you through the entire process from beginning to end. Through the materials needed, the cutting and gluing processes and the finishing. All the while giving you ideas to help further your own project ideas. So pick up that glue stick youngsters and lets get to gluin'!
Karen Weisman Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. Since then, she has helped a national grocery store chain develop and launch a gourmet food division. Karen has worked as a manager at a large catering company as well as owned & operated her own her restaurant. She currently lives in Israel with her husband and six children, where she teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts such as mosaics and sewing.dkdk
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