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This
is the easiest way to seal unfinished wood surfaces before you begin
your decoupage projects.
Krylon
Spray Sandable Primer 12 oz. White  |
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You'll
find many uses for this metallic paste in a pot. I've tried all
the colors, but the Classic Gold will always be my favorite!
Plaid
Treasure Gold .14 oz. pot classic  |
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Here's
a sure-fire way to let eveyone who walks in to your workspace know
that you are serious about your crafts!
Latex
Gloves medium size box of 100  |
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As
hard as you try to always wear your gloves, now and then you need
some mineral spirits to clean up your hands. This odorless version
is great!
Gamblin
Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits pint can  |
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Here's
a good final finish for any decoupage project. It also works great
as a "barrier coat" between 2 layers of paints that you
don't want to behave badly upon contact. No, it won't work on your
relatives.
Deco
Art "Patio Paint" Clear Coat |
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Made
for paints (I use it for glue) this pump is an essential for all
you gluing fanatics since that economy gallon of Elmer's turns out
to be heavy! (Hint: You must scroll to the bottom of this link to
find the pump.)
Glue
Pump Dispenser  |
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Paint
pens in Metallic Colors are a great way to enhance your decoupage
designs. This 18KT Gold Leafing Pen is the best Gold color of all
the pens!
Krylon
18KT Gold, Silver and Copper Pens |
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For
a quick gold background effect, this Krylon 18KT Gold Spray Paint
color can't be beat whether you're using it under glass or on top
of a surface.
Krylon
Spray-On Metallic Paints 8 oz. |
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This
soft rubber brayer is the best way to get your traditional decoupage
perfectly flat on your tray, box or cachepot!
Speedball
Rubber Brayer 4 in. wide soft rubber no. 41226 (64)
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I
use this water color medium to get a nice crackle effect on glass
and painted surfaces. An acrylic paint on top with crack into fine
lines you can fill with another color.
Winsor
& Newton Gum Arabic Solution 2.5 oz. bottle  |
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A
water-based size is easier to use and also the best choice for first
time gold leaf beginners!
Rolco
Aquasize Gold Leaf Size (pint bottle)  |
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A
squirrel hair Gilder's Tip is simply the best way to deliver those
micro-thin sheets of gold, silver and copper metal leaf to any surface.
Gilders
Tip 3 1/2 in. wide gilders tip brush |
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A
good decoupeur needs a good pair of scissors. These are my personal
choice. Drop down to a 5in. blade if you've got only small projects
in mind. Point is, you need the "Comfortable Grip" handle
for better precision cutting.
Fiskars
Scissors 9 in. with orange comfort handles |
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Many
good left-handed decoupeurs would find their cutting immediately
better if they'd invest in a pair of these. They really do make
a difference!
Fiskars
Left Handed Scissors 8 in. scissors |
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For
the tiniest of tiny cutting, I prefer the Olfa Cutter to the Exacto
knife. This great blade is designed to snap off and immediately reveal
a fresh razorsharp instrument. No fuss, and no delays in your creativity!
Olfa
Standard Cutter  |
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Everyone
in our Decoupage
Yahoo Group will likely use their Olfa
Cutter A LOT and want to know where to get the replacement blades.
Olfa
Cutter AB-10 pack of 10 replacement blades |
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Alright,
here's a product that I rarely (if ever) use. But, a lot of crafters
are addicted to Mod Podge (you know who you are) and the price is
right!
Plaid
Mod Podge  |
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The
quickest way to a thick, durable plastic finish when you need one!
EnviroTex
Lite Plastic Finish 8 oz. kit  |
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One
of my favorite paints for almost any decoupage project. Just look
at the colors!
Jacquard
Lumiere Colors 2.25 oz. |
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Used
by museums around the world, here is the best way to take care of
your traditional decoupage. You can't wax it with a nicer product!
Light
Impressions :: Renaissance Wax (1-11) (Wood Care Products)
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For
a quick decorative flourish, dab on one of the Rub n Buff Metallic
Finish pastes in a tube. Quick, easy and sassy!
Rub
'n Buff Metallic Finish 1/2 oz. tube antique gold
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