Posted: 22-04-2013 , 09:01 PM #1 | |
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Old table coasters need re vamp
Hi,
I have a set of 6 large circular coasters. They are cork backed and of good quality , fronts are stained and shabby , but are otherwise in good nick. Would acrylic paint be hard wearing enough ? If so, I would think of stencilling them. I also thought of sticking family photographs on them but am not sure how to waterproof them. I saw something on a website where they used Amy Butler stationery and gave it several layers of Modge Podge. Is this the same as PVA glue? All suggestions gratefully received, the funkier the better. I love the before/afters on this site. Doer Upper |
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Posted: 23-04-2013 , 12:51 PM #2 | |
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Make mosaics/collages of b&w photos (reprinted of course) and adhere with PVA glue. Cover the whole surface over the new pic with PVA as well. Leave to dry and repeat. Re-paint the whole thing again with glue (waiting for it to dry between each coat) 5-6 times if I recall correctly and it will be glossy, spill proof and sentimental decoupage.
If the pics you use have a rough, torn white edge it will look even better, imho :). Have fun with it :) |
Posted: 23-04-2013 , 07:51 PM #3 | |
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Thanks
Hey, thanks Mickey. That is a brilliant idea, dying to get going on it.
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