Your tutorials are wonderful!! I have to thank you for using the dry erase board....my daughter is hearing impaired so this really helped her to understand decoupage more. I say keep using the dry erase board....you will have more hearing impaired followers. Thank you again.
awww, thank you Dani. One of my best friends is also hearing impaired and he loved this video....I love getting this kind of feedback too. big hugs to you and your daughter! Patti
I dont have wifi in my sewing room so I often take a few screen shots to help me renter what’s to do from a video. So anyone writing instructions for any type of creative project is great for me!
Great tips! No one out there is really talking about total issues and methods. They show entire video of brushing brushing a napkin but not the problems you can face. I’m moving from a life of sewing which I have done upcycle sewing all my life to more upcycle crafting and reclaimed wood and other objects. So thrilled to hear all your tips! Thank you so much.
Thanks for this, Patti. I am comparatively new to decoupage and crafting and it’s always good to learn the basics again. I keep making mistakes but I’m learning. Your videos are always a joy to watch and you explain things so well. 👍❤️😃
I stumbled upon your channel. The one thing i noticed is you go out of your way to please your viewers and that is so sweet! You address things a certain way and give warnings of past mistakes as well! THEN you do the voice and the board writings for those muting(i mute sometimes for various reasons). It doesnt matter the length of the video. Seriously if i want to truly know what im doing im willing to spend the time. So you go girl do your thing! Thank you for the hard work.
I have been working on Christmas gifts, and have not been doing decoupsge for long. I ran across your video about using napkins on coasters and avoiding wrinkles. I tried your method step by step, and it worked perfectly! I used the chalk paint, the decoupage glue you recommended, and ironed on the napkin. No wrinkles or bubbles! Thank you so very much!
I am thrilled to see your tips video. I follow you and do decoupage. my latest project was my table and chairs in my kitchen. Shabby chic of course. love the results. thanks for all you do Patty.
GREAT video. We did decopage back in the 70s on wooden plaques using greeting card cut outs. I think back then we didn't have the great variety of decopage types, either. Sure wish I'd known all this way back then! THANK YOU!
Patti...... I have been following your work now for over a year.. YOur work is amazing and I love all the projects I have seen you do. YOur videos are informative and fun!!! I always look forward to seeing what you are up to!!! Thank-you ... Thank-you for sharing your knowledge with all of us! :)
Thank you so much Maria! I love knowing that my work is appreciated like that. I really do enjoy sharing my experience with others-don't you love how much you can do with decoupage? It was so nice to read this message, thank you again. Patti
Awesome tutorial, best one I've seen. I appreciate you writing on the dry erase board, as what I've missed by what you say,I read on the board. You are very informative which I appreciate much. I to want to jump in, but doing a smaller project on a small box would help me to graduate to bigger projects! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Ok, I haven't even watched the video yet but I know it will be great but I HAD to tell you that yours is the ONLY intro's into a video I sit and watch each and every time. They are so darn cute and inventive ! ( The squirrel made me giggle LOL )
I use a cosmetic pencil brush. I really like that for "cutting" my napkins. I've got a pair of my great grandmothers's embroidery sheers. They have short tiny blades about an inch long. I love using those too, but I can see how much nicer they would be if they had a little curve in them. I may need to get me a little pair of curved scissors. Thanks for that idea! I have just started doing this but I have been using liquitex matte medium for a decoupage glue. I don't know how it's going to work because I'm just starting to use it. Before I was using PVA glue and water. But I was having so much trouble with wrinkling and ripping and could not figure it out. So I got out my liquitex matte medium and put on to napkin pieces today. So far they're looking good! I'll have to see how they dry.
Thank you for sharing your artistry and wisdom.. i love your intro and the very helpful dry erase board teachings along the way .. genius approach and so very thoughtful!! A joy to watch this tutorial 😊!! Your squirell is so funny im looking forward to any more videos! From one artist to another, i appreciate your investment! Cher 💗
This is great !!! I enjoyed this Much!!! Love Napkins and i wish to get well versed on how to create lovely art!!! I have struggle with what glues to use etc..Thank You..Was very surprised about putting in oven
Hi Patti That was a great video. I think you probably answered everyone's questions, it was very informative. Loved that cute squirrel in the beginning and I have seen your gorgeous waterfall before but I enjoy it so much each time, its beautiful*** have a great day Patti deezie
+Deneen Lotz Hi Deezie, that one squirrel is always entertaining me...He is just outside the window and he seems to stop to look at me like he's wondering if I can see him. I wave and he sits there looking at me for a second, then goes back to eating the bird food that's fallen from the feeder above. Have a great weekend Deezie! Patti
Love love love your videos! I am planning my summer break around your techniques and enjoying friends around a table decoupaging everything! (Pssst...there are some lovely napkins available at The Dollar Store!) Thanks for all of your hard work, Patti!
+djrepasky Thank you DJ! That sounds like FUN! I would love to decoupage with friends-believe it or not, none of my friends are crafty.. :) Enjoy your summer break.... Patti
This was very interesting and helpful for me. I have been inspired by old wallpaper I found at the thrift store. since it already has glue on the back, can I still use it on glass for my design?
Greetings from South East Asia. Im glad you wrote it down cos most times im not able to hear cleary, specially the slang from other countries. Helps so much and make it easier for me to understand. First time hearing of chalk paint. Will check it out. Is topcoat, gloss, glaze and varnish the same? Im so confused. Would appreciate for your reply. Thank you
Hello patti love your videos they give me lots of ideas to make for Christmas. I have a problem with the chalk paint I am in the us.so who carries this type of pain and how expensive is it ? I have the milk paint in powder form have you used this type of paint before and would that be as good as the chalk paint...... Thank you again for this video and I am definately going to look for your other ones and book mark them
I'm about to start my first project on a mason jar. But every time I think I have everything I dont!!! I'm getting so confused I will watch all your videos!!! Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise with others. Transfers are pricey so would you say that napkins can get the job done just as good? I do plan to start very small just as you suggested but would like to brighten up some furniture pieces down the line but again transfers would hurt my wallet.
+Donna Fabulous! Thank you Donna! When I first made these videos I was getting all kinds of criticism (usually from another country) about how lazy I was. LOL/ I just didn't have the time! Patti
+patioelf Hi Pati thank you glue varnish advice. When I've done my first piece I'm going to show you & you have to give me your honest opinion I'd love that. As for people & their nasty comments I never get concerned what people think when they"re nasty I always think it's their problem not yours lol. I absolutely love your vids they're warm and heartfelt I also love when you speed it up when you do more layers of glue etc because let's be honest some vids are sooo & boring because it's soooo long winded 😫 I love the waterfall is it part of your garden ? Amazing . I live in London a great city and like any city mad & crazy in good and bad ways. No water full tho close by lol. Take care Pati talk soon ✨💫🌟
Hi Elf, I wrote you a couple weeks back about the brush I am working on but I have started another project as a gift which is one of those Mason jars. Thing is I am going to fill it with caramel sauce as a gift for my brother. (My profession is a chef but I'm recovering from surgery and cannot work.) My question; is there a finishing varnish or cover that would be best for something that will have a liquid in it for a while and will later need to be washed. I want him to be able to use it after the sauce is done. I have covered the lid thusfar, but not the screw ring. That will be left alone.
Pati hope you're well. Yes you're right kids, house who has time for 24 coats of varnish( although I gotta say I'd rather do the 24 coats of varnish than run a house, kids etc 🤔 ha) so as a beginner I'm getting confused with glues and finishes so many different types of every thing 😝 Could you tell me as a beginner apart from emery boards, brushes, paints, and all the other stuff as a beginner what would be the best glue and finish just to start with ? Thank you kind regards Donna.
+Donna Fabulous! LOL Donna, I'm kind of with you-24 coats verses the 24 hours it takes to run a household with kids...If you're just starting out Donna, it's fine to use Mod Podge, it's really easy to find-I see it's even in Home Depot now. You can use any water based varnish that you find in the craft store or hardware store. Just make sure it always says "Non Yellowing" you can buy the spray or the paint on type. Satin finish is the one that isn't too flat (no shine) or too glossy. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help! Patti
Hi Patti you're my new bbf I love your videos also your voice . I'm a beginner and so want to jump in at the deep end but I will follow your advice and start small but I just can't help but think; I'm going to be so good at decoupaging 😉💫 Have you ever head of Jill Barnes-Darcy ? I was looking at her glass bowels she creates with 24 layers of varnish 😫 do you ever use varnish ? Thank you for your vids please put out as many as you can & frequent. So glad I discovered you. Take care hope to see new vids soon. ✨💫
+Donna Fabulous! Hi Donna and thank you! I'm betting you will be good at this...Yes I have heard of her, she's got some lovely work. There's another decoupage artist named Donna Klienman -she's my favorite. I love her work. I have used varnish but I started my book and the video's because I used to be in the Decoupage Guild where it was recommended that you typically use about 20 coats of varnish and sand between almost each coat. I kept thinking, "I still have to eat and clean my home" LOL/ So I started to use napkins more and more (though I still use other papers) and I wanted to make decoupage a lot easier. So I tend to focus on how pretty much everyone can do decoupage, with a little investment up front -I focus on up cycling...and not taking nearly as much time. I'm so happy you found my channel! Patti
I have a question, I have only decoupaged once with magazine paper. I think I did good for my first time, although I did have a lot of wrinkles. I have heard that some people wet their paper before adhering it to the surface. what do you think? I am buying a brayer and hopefully that with help with future projects.
+Mariana Ayala It seems to me that water makes napkins wrinkle a lot more but the more firm papers work better with paper. It also matters if you're going to decoupage over a large area or a small area. You may want to have a look at this video too Mariana and see if it helps you. :) czcams.com/video/S3iTvtsLt4I/video.html Patti
Hey Patti..Lovely video. I am one keen learner and have decoupaged a couple of small items. .. BUT I am stuck for chalk paint in India. I tried gesso too but somehow not successful on glass.
+Lyn Machado Hello Lyn, there's a page on Facebook called Mason Jar Madness and Decoupage. They have members from all over the world -you may want to friend them and ask if anyone there has any suggestions as to what you can use. I'm not familiar with what is available in different countries but can you find a spray paint that is made just for glass there? That also works really well. If you friend the facebook page I mentioned please let them know that Patti from youtube sent you, they want to make sure people aren't spamming them. :) Patti
you are so right about doing small projects first. My first projects where 3 sets of storage cupboards and drawers. The first one is a disaster! I tried working with torn sheets of newspaper soaked in tea water. Yuck!!! So I ended up covering the whole thing in modpodge and then using an iron and full pages of news paper . Yuck!!!! I did not iron it enough and when I put the top coat on it pulled up the paper where it was not stuck on enough. I am currently working on the second set now. I hope to post pictures of all of them when I am finished.
+Cathy Goldade Hi Cathy, I learned that one the hard way myself, LOL. I would love to see how your new project comes out. If you are on Facebook you can go to Upcycle with Decoupage and post your picture(s) there. Patti
+patioelf I will post them. updated news. I was working on the second set today and dropped one of the doors! so now it is a set of drawers and book case..... sigh. lol
How do you know if the napkin is two ply or three ply! I know this is the dumb question of the day but i have some nakpins that I cannot figure if 2 or 3
+♥joshstarr;♥... Hi Josh, for matte finishes Liquitex Matte varnish is excellent-no shine at all. For High gloss I will use either Triple Thick brush on or spray. :) Patti
Hi! I'm in LOVE with your videos! You're a true artist. Quick question (I feel like I should be able to do this without asking so my apologies)....how can I access your website? It takes me to "vistaprint" but it's their homepage and not your website. Do I need to open an account with them before I can access your website? There are some products I'd love to get from you directly since you've mentioned it's helpful for you... Thank you!
Hi Caroline and thank you! It's my fault that you can't reach that old website, LOL so please don't feel like you have done anything wrong. I closed that site and opened a new one. It's still a work in progress but you can make purchases there and I'll provide the link here. Thank you for helping me out too! That is very considerate of you! One thing about the new website that I will be changing soon, in order to buy napkins you have to change the category to Kitchen & housewares. For everything else you can use the craft category. here's the link.... upcycledecoupage.com/ Patti
Just wanted to ask if after putting modge podge over your surface I always put layers of polycrylic. Can you use polyurethane? I am thinking no cause modpodge is waterbase & polyurethane is not. Just wanted to check.
Hi Glenda, my understanding is that you can use oil based products over water based-but you can't use a water based product over an oil based. The reason is because it takes the oil based a lot longer to dry (or cure). As long as your decoupage glue is dry, you can add the polyurethane. :) Patti
Hello John. Do you mean it's hard to seperate them or has some decoupage glue spilled onto them so they are stuck? If it's just that it's hard to seperate them you can dampen your thumb and pointer finger, pinch the edge of the napkin and pull apart. :) Patti
I'm in the process of painting my living room and when I have to set my brush down for a while I store it in a ziplock.It keeps the brush from drying out.Iv'e also let it sit over night in a ziplock.when I used it the next day, it was just as I had first started using it.Would this trick work the same with decoupage brush's??....I use the thicker ( better ) ziplocks
+joanna lanzoni Hello Joanna, I love that idea! I'm not sure if it would work with decoupage brushes because the medium is thicker-though I don't see why it would't. If you try it out with a brush that you wouldn't mind losing-maybe you can let me know how it turned out. It's a very good tip. I'm responding to my comments and questions now as I am in between coats of this weeks upcoming project and my brush is in a damp cloth -if the zip lock works I'll suggest that-thank you for the idea too. I may try it, I probably have a brush or two that is on it's last legs & I can experiment . Patti
With my house paint brush....A week had gone by with out me using my paint brush and I decided to wash it out.It was still soft when I took it out of the baggy.While washing it, I noticed the paint was drying near the handle and I wasn't able to get all the paint out even though I used a scouring pad.So I think for a few hours or even an over nighter with the house paint is fine,but not for a lengthy time.That is for house paint!! It will be a while before I can decoupage anything.I will try it when I do!!
Dawn Andres You can make your own. But a flat good quality paint and add Paris of plaster, or fine chalk powder. You can experiment on consistency. I just bought a clay powder. I’ll try to make a clay paint.
Hi Sandie and I'm sorry for the frustration. That was my old site and I've since put a new site together. I am proud to share that link with you. Please let me know what you think of the site since I will make changes based on what I hear from all of you. One thing I will say upfront-when you purchase napkins on my site you have to make sure you select the category Kitchen & housewares. Then you can search for decorative napkins or Punch Studio napkins, what ever you are looking for. You can then go back to the craft category for decoupage glues and supplies. Here's the link Sandie & thank you. upcycledecoupage.com/ Patti
Hi Trish, are you in the US? I sell them on my website. I'll provide a link to my page and if you don't like the selection that you see, you can do this: click on the link for the napkin (you can click on any link that is hi-lited in blue) and up at the top and enter French Themed Napkins, (that's just an example) you can also enter Hydrangea napkins- or your favorite flower. Also enter "Punch Studio" which will bring up a lot of beautiful napkins. Here is a link my site and a lovely napkin. amzn.to/2g3wMSb Hope this helps. :) Patti
Your decoupage videos are my favorite on CZcams. You explain things so well, give great tips and your work is always beautiful.
Thank you so much!
Your tutorials are wonderful!! I have to thank you for using the dry erase board....my daughter is hearing impaired so this really helped her to understand decoupage more. I say keep using the dry erase board....you will have more hearing impaired followers. Thank you again.
awww, thank you Dani. One of my best friends is also hearing impaired and he loved this video....I love getting this kind of feedback too.
big hugs to you and your daughter!
Patti
I dont have wifi in my sewing room so I often take a few screen shots to help me renter what’s to do from a video. So anyone writing instructions for any type of creative project is great for me!
Great tips! No one out there is really talking about total issues and methods. They show entire video of brushing brushing a napkin but not the problems you can face. I’m moving from a life of sewing which I have done upcycle sewing all my life to more upcycle crafting and reclaimed wood and other objects. So thrilled to hear all your tips! Thank you so much.
Thanks for this, Patti. I am comparatively new to decoupage and crafting and it’s always good to learn the basics again. I keep making mistakes but I’m learning. Your videos are always a joy to watch and you explain things so well. 👍❤️😃
I stumbled upon your channel. The one thing i noticed is you go out of your way to please your viewers and that is so sweet! You address things a certain way and give warnings of past mistakes as well! THEN you do the voice and the board writings for those muting(i mute sometimes for various reasons). It doesnt matter the length of the video. Seriously if i want to truly know what im doing im willing to spend the time. So you go girl do your thing! Thank you for the hard work.
That's very sweet of you to say.Thank you so much for taking the time to to comment too.
:)
Patti
I have been working on Christmas gifts, and have not been doing decoupsge for long. I ran across your video about using napkins on coasters and avoiding wrinkles. I tried your method step by step, and it worked perfectly! I used the chalk paint, the decoupage glue you recommended, and ironed on the napkin. No wrinkles or bubbles! Thank you so very much!
I am thrilled to see your tips video. I follow you and do decoupage. my latest project was my table and chairs in my kitchen. Shabby chic of course. love the results. thanks for all you do Patty.
GREAT video.
We did decopage back in the 70s on wooden plaques using greeting card cut outs.
I think back then we didn't have the great variety of decopage types, either.
Sure wish I'd known all this way back then!
THANK YOU!
Patti...... I have been following your work now for over a year.. YOur work is amazing and I love all the projects I have seen you do. YOur videos are informative and fun!!! I always look forward to seeing what you are up to!!! Thank-you ... Thank-you for sharing your knowledge with all of us! :)
Thank you so much Maria! I love knowing that my work is appreciated like that. I really do enjoy sharing my experience with others-don't you love how much you can do with decoupage? It was so nice to read this message, thank you again.
Patti
Thank you for all of your information you share . I just ordered your book and am so excited to get started. Your work is amazing thanks again
I got your book “ Upcycle with Decoupage” for my birthday, March 24th! I love it!
what a spectacular Hollywood opening thank you very much for writing all this down it's extremely helpful for people with autism thank you so much
Kim Styles
I was very impressed with her opening as well.
Awesome tutorial, best one I've seen. I appreciate you writing on the dry erase board, as what I've missed by what you say,I read on the board. You are very informative which I appreciate much. I to want to jump in, but doing a smaller project on a small box would help me to graduate to bigger projects! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Ok, I haven't even watched the video yet but I know it will be great but I HAD to tell you that yours is the ONLY intro's into a video I sit and watch each and every time. They are so darn cute and inventive ! ( The squirrel made me giggle LOL )
I use a cosmetic pencil brush. I really like that for "cutting" my napkins. I've got a pair of my great grandmothers's embroidery sheers. They have short tiny blades about an inch long. I love using those too, but I can see how much nicer they would be if they had a little curve in them. I may need to get me a little pair of curved scissors. Thanks for that idea! I have just started doing this but I have been using liquitex matte medium for a decoupage glue. I don't know how it's going to work because I'm just starting to use it. Before I was using PVA glue and water. But I was having so much trouble with wrinkling and ripping and could not figure it out. So I got out my liquitex matte medium and put on to napkin pieces today. So far they're looking good! I'll have to see how they dry.
Thank you for sharing your artistry and wisdom.. i love your intro and the very helpful dry erase board teachings along the way .. genius approach and so very thoughtful!!
A joy to watch this tutorial 😊!! Your squirell is so funny im looking forward to any more videos!
From one artist to another, i appreciate your investment!
Cher 💗
I long for your videos!!! I became a fan of your artcraft. Greetings from Argentina!
Wow... you're so talented I loved it
Awesome tips from an awesome lady...your videos always make me smile. Beautiful things! Thank you Patti.
+April Passeck Thank you April! What a nice thing to say....
Patti
April Passeck nn
This is great !!! I enjoyed this Much!!! Love Napkins and i wish to get well versed on how to create lovely art!!! I have struggle with what glues to use etc..Thank You..Was very surprised about putting in oven
not only your peojects are beautiful.. but you handwriting as well :) thanks dor sharing
+suha madkhaneh thank you Suha! How very nice of you to say that.
Patti
Hi Patti
That was a great video. I think you probably answered everyone's questions, it was very informative. Loved that cute squirrel in the beginning and I have seen your gorgeous waterfall before but I enjoy it so much each time, its beautiful*** have a great day Patti
deezie
+Deneen Lotz Hi Deezie, that one squirrel is always entertaining me...He is just outside the window and he seems to stop to look at me like he's wondering if I can see him. I wave and he sits there looking at me for a second, then goes back to eating the bird food that's fallen from the feeder above.
Have a great weekend Deezie!
Patti
I am learning to decopauge and loving it.
Love love love your videos! I am planning my summer break around your techniques and enjoying friends around a table decoupaging everything! (Pssst...there are some lovely napkins available at The Dollar Store!) Thanks for all of your hard work, Patti!
+djrepasky Thank you DJ! That sounds like FUN! I would love to decoupage with friends-believe it or not, none of my friends are crafty.. :) Enjoy your summer break....
Patti
Muy bonito todo... gracias por tu trabajo y enseñanza...el Señor te bendiga grandemente muchos besos desde Sevilla España
I wasn't being derogatory!! I meant that I will get the best start by watching your videos!!! Thank you again
Thank you for your wonderful videos.
Thank you for sharing your tutorials.
Thank you for showing and sharing this information, good idea.
You are the best! Thank you so much for this video!
😮 thanks 🙏 for all important advice ❤
Fantastic! the house is amazing ! I'm doing my first item this week I've been thinking about it long enough :-(
thank you Michelle! Have fun!
Patti
Oh my ! the guitar is BEAUTIFUL! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ looooooooooooove IT!
That guitar is one of my favorites too Michelle! Thank you so much.
Patti
I agree! It makes me want to buy an old guitar and decoupage it!
This was very interesting and helpful for me. I have been inspired by old wallpaper I found at the thrift store. since it already has glue on the back, can I still use it on glass for my design?
Great tutorial as usual❤️🥰
What do you do about bubbles?
Thank you!! Love all your videos
+rubymimosa 😊
Napkins are always available at Tuesday Morning, Steinmart, T.J. Maxx too.
Thank you again for the great info!!!
Great learning video. Thank you.
I'm going to do this! Thanks! BTW, when using chalk paint must you ''wax'' it afterward?
For a first timer like myself, thx for the tip!!
So what's with the negative posters you mentioned?. You are awesome! Just starting to think about trying this, very helpful!!
Thank you , very helpful!
i love your videos... i cannot stop watching. can i know where you order your tissues from? they are lovely!
Great video thanks a lot for the tips and looking after new viewers!!
+Lauren Barron Thank you Lauren, very good feedback for me. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Patti
Greetings from South East Asia.
Im glad you wrote it down cos most times im not able to hear cleary, specially the slang from other countries. Helps so much and make it easier for me to understand.
First time hearing of chalk paint. Will check it out. Is topcoat, gloss, glaze and varnish the same? Im so confused. Would appreciate for your reply. Thank you
Your videos on CZcams are brilliant any other ideas for decoupage crafts
Thank you very much for everything!
+ΘΕΤΙΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΑΔΟΥ Thank you too. 😄
Patti
Can I use printed paper napkins for decoupage on the glass bottle ?
Great tips! Thank you!
+Debee Wallace Thank you Debee!
Patti
Hello patti love your videos they give me lots of ideas to make for Christmas. I have a problem with the chalk paint I am in the us.so who carries this type of pain and how expensive is it ? I have the milk paint in powder form have you used this type of paint before and would that be as good as the chalk paint...... Thank you again for this video and I am definately going to look for your other ones and book mark them
I'm going to try decoupage for the first time on an old dresser. It seems you can you use the whole napkin without cutting out.
You are awesome
What kind of top sealer do u used that is a u.v. protectant?
hi Patti have your heard about Gesso? supposd to be a base paint
I'm about to start my first project on a mason jar. But every time I think I have everything I dont!!! I'm getting so confused I will watch all your videos!!! Thank you.
Do you need to put a top coat( varnish )on the bottom of plates?
So we don't need gesso while working on glass if we are using chalk paint
What if you used mod podge and or tripple thick on your wor? Can those 2 go in the oven, as well?!
Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise with others. Transfers are pricey so would you say that napkins can get the job done just as good? I do plan to start very small just as you suggested but would like to brighten up some furniture pieces down the line but again transfers would hurt my wallet.
Your intro music reminds me of the old Pink Panter movies. ;)
thank you
Hi Pati you're sooo right who has time for 20-24 coats of varnish when you have a home to run & kids !
+Donna Fabulous! Thank you Donna! When I first made these videos I was getting all kinds of criticism (usually from another country) about how lazy I was. LOL/ I just didn't have the time!
Patti
+patioelf Hi Pati thank you glue varnish advice. When I've done my first piece I'm going to show you & you have to give me your honest opinion I'd love that. As for people & their nasty comments I never get concerned what people think when they"re nasty I always think it's their problem not yours lol. I absolutely love your vids they're warm and heartfelt I also love when you speed it up when you do more layers of glue etc because let's be honest some vids are sooo & boring because it's soooo long winded 😫
I love the waterfall is it part of your garden ? Amazing . I live in London a great city and like any city mad & crazy in good and bad ways. No water full tho close by lol.
Take care Pati talk soon ✨💫🌟
What do you use for the top coat ?
What do you use as your top coat?
Thanku
I have been unable to find your site where you sell all the goodies, can you please help me. Several things I would like to buy
Which top coat do you use?
Where can you find pretty napkins
I could not find the "Viva", so I just got michaels brand by DecoArt,is that ok?
Will only decoupage varnish work to fix or any varnish works ?
thanks for the great tips hugs barb
+Barbara Alexander hugs back Barb and thank you!
Patti
Hi Elf, I wrote you a couple weeks back about the brush I am working on but I have started another project as a gift which is one of those Mason jars. Thing is I am going to fill it with caramel sauce as a gift for my brother. (My profession is a chef but I'm recovering from surgery and cannot work.)
My question; is there a finishing varnish or cover that would be best for something that will have a liquid in it for a while and will later need to be washed. I want him to be able to use it after the sauce is done. I have covered the lid thusfar, but not the screw ring. That will be left alone.
I clicked on your website link and it came
Up as not in use?
Do you ever use German glass glitter? I see one of my napkins in the back groud the bunny! What about crackle paint?
very helpful video. all in one
+Amrita DasGupta Thank you Amrita!
Patti
Pati hope you're well. Yes you're right kids, house who has time for 24 coats of varnish( although I gotta say I'd rather do the 24 coats of varnish than run a house, kids etc 🤔 ha) so as a beginner I'm getting confused with glues and finishes so many different types of every thing 😝 Could you tell me as a beginner apart from emery boards, brushes, paints, and all the other stuff as a beginner what would be the best glue and finish just to start with ?
Thank you kind regards Donna.
+Donna Fabulous! LOL Donna, I'm kind of with you-24 coats verses the 24 hours it takes to run a household with kids...If you're just starting out Donna, it's fine to use Mod Podge, it's really easy to find-I see it's even in Home Depot now. You can use any water based varnish that you find in the craft store or hardware store. Just make sure it always says "Non Yellowing" you can buy the spray or the paint on type. Satin finish is the one that isn't too flat (no shine) or too glossy. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help!
Patti
Hi Patti you're my new bbf I love your videos also your voice . I'm a beginner and so want to jump in at the deep end but I will follow your advice and start small but I just can't help but think; I'm going to be so good at decoupaging 😉💫 Have you ever head of Jill Barnes-Darcy ? I was looking at her glass bowels she creates with 24 layers of varnish 😫 do you ever use varnish ? Thank you for your vids please put out as many as you can & frequent. So glad I discovered you. Take care hope to see new vids soon. ✨💫
+Donna Fabulous! Hi Donna and thank you! I'm betting you will be good at this...Yes I have heard of her, she's got some lovely work. There's another decoupage artist named Donna Klienman -she's my favorite. I love her work. I have used varnish but I started my book and the video's because I used to be in the Decoupage Guild where it was recommended that you typically use about 20 coats of varnish and sand between almost each coat. I kept thinking, "I still have to eat and clean my home" LOL/ So I started to use napkins more and more (though I still use other papers) and I wanted to make decoupage a lot easier. So I tend to focus on how pretty much everyone can do decoupage, with a little investment up front -I focus on up cycling...and not taking nearly as much time. I'm so happy you found my channel!
Patti
I have a question, I have only decoupaged once with magazine paper. I think I did good for my first time, although I did have a lot of wrinkles. I have heard that some people wet their paper before adhering it to the surface. what do you think? I am buying a brayer and hopefully that with help with future projects.
+Mariana Ayala It seems to me that water makes napkins wrinkle a lot more but the more firm papers work better with paper. It also matters if you're going to decoupage over a large area or a small area. You may want to have a look at this video too Mariana and see if it helps you. :) czcams.com/video/S3iTvtsLt4I/video.html
Patti
Hey Patti..Lovely video. I am one keen learner and have decoupaged a couple of small items. .. BUT I am stuck for chalk paint in India. I tried gesso too but somehow not successful on glass.
+Lyn Machado Hello Lyn, there's a page on Facebook called Mason Jar Madness and Decoupage. They have members from all over the world -you may want to friend them and ask if anyone there has any suggestions as to what you can use. I'm not familiar with what is available in different countries but can you find a spray paint that is made just for glass there? That also works really well. If you friend the facebook page I mentioned please let them know that Patti from youtube sent you, they want to make sure people aren't spamming them. :)
Patti
you are so right about doing small projects first. My first projects where 3 sets of storage cupboards and drawers. The first one is a disaster! I tried working with torn sheets of newspaper soaked in tea water. Yuck!!! So I ended up covering the whole thing in modpodge and then using an iron and full pages of news paper . Yuck!!!! I did not iron it enough and when I put the top coat on it pulled up the paper where it was not stuck on enough. I am currently working on the second set now. I hope to post pictures of all of them when I am finished.
+Cathy Goldade Hi Cathy, I learned that one the hard way myself, LOL. I would love to see how your new project comes out. If you are on Facebook you can go to Upcycle with Decoupage and post your picture(s) there.
Patti
+patioelf I will post them. updated news. I was working on the second set today and dropped one of the doors! so now it is a set of drawers and book case..... sigh. lol
Oh my....it happens right? I'm happy you can laugh about it. Depending on the day I may have purposely dropped the rest of them. :)
Patti
How do you know if the napkin is two ply or three ply! I know this is the dumb question of the day but i have some nakpins that I cannot figure if 2 or 3
jane hall
many times its noted in the wrapper.
Xwhat top coat do you use please?
+♥joshstarr;♥... Hi Josh, for matte finishes Liquitex Matte varnish is excellent-no shine at all. For High gloss I will use either Triple Thick brush on or spray. :)
Patti
Hi! I'm in LOVE with your videos! You're a true artist. Quick question (I feel like I should be able to do this without asking so my apologies)....how can I access your website? It takes me to "vistaprint" but it's their homepage and not your website. Do I need to open an account with them before I can access your website?
There are some products I'd love to get from you directly since you've mentioned it's helpful for you...
Thank you!
Hi Caroline and thank you! It's my fault that you can't reach that old website, LOL so please don't feel like you have done anything wrong. I closed that site and opened a new one. It's still a work in progress but you can make purchases there and I'll provide the link here. Thank you for helping me out too! That is very considerate of you! One thing about the new website that I will be changing soon, in order to buy napkins you have to change the category to Kitchen & housewares. For everything else you can use the craft category. here's the link.... upcycledecoupage.com/
Patti
hello patti tanks for video greats hugs
+natalya romanoff thank you Natalya! big hugs back to you!
Patti
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Just wanted to ask if after putting modge podge over your surface I always put layers of polycrylic. Can you use polyurethane? I am thinking no cause modpodge is waterbase & polyurethane is not. Just wanted to check.
Hi Glenda, my understanding is that you can use oil based products over water based-but you can't use a water based product over an oil based. The reason is because it takes the oil based a lot longer to dry (or cure). As long as your decoupage glue is dry, you can add the polyurethane. :)
Patti
It took me decades to not jump in on big projects and start smaller...... :)
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can you help me my nappkins seems to be stuck together and won't separate for decoupage is there anything I can do
Hello John. Do you mean it's hard to seperate them or has some decoupage glue spilled onto them so they are stuck? If it's just that it's hard to seperate them you can dampen your thumb and pointer finger, pinch the edge of the napkin and pull apart. :)
Patti
I'm in the process of painting my living room and when I have to set my brush down for a while I store it in a ziplock.It keeps the brush from drying out.Iv'e also let it sit over night in a ziplock.when I used it the next day, it was just as I had first started using it.Would this trick work the same with decoupage brush's??....I use the thicker ( better ) ziplocks
+joanna lanzoni Hello Joanna, I love that idea! I'm not sure if it would work with decoupage brushes because the medium is thicker-though I don't see why it would't. If you try it out with a brush that you wouldn't mind losing-maybe you can let me know how it turned out. It's a very good tip. I'm responding to my comments and questions now as I am in between coats of this weeks upcoming project and my brush is in a damp cloth -if the zip lock works I'll suggest that-thank you for the idea too. I may try it, I probably have a brush or two that is on it's last legs & I can experiment .
Patti
With my house paint brush....A week had gone by with out me using my paint brush and I decided to wash it out.It was still soft when I took it out of the baggy.While washing it, I noticed the paint was drying near the handle and I wasn't able to get all the paint out even though I used a scouring pad.So I think for a few hours or even an over nighter with the house paint is fine,but not for a lengthy time.That is for house paint!! It will be a while before I can decoupage anything.I will try it when I do!!
Let me know what you're working on when you start to decoupage again Joanna... 😊
I don't see where I can buy viva servieten technik on your site? don't u have email address; not on facebook
Judy Kent I purchased mine from Amazon.
Chalk paint is very expensive in my country, Malaysia. What else can i use?
Dawn Andres
You can make your own.
But a flat good quality paint and add Paris of plaster, or fine chalk powder.
You can experiment on consistency.
I just bought a clay powder.
I’ll try to make a clay paint.
@@zhizhi9138 tq so much for the idea
I've tried many times to access your pages with your link, but it takes me to vpweb blank page? Help !
Hi Sandie and I'm sorry for the frustration. That was my old site and I've since put a new site together. I am proud to share that link with you. Please let me know what you think of the site since I will make changes based on what I hear from all of you. One thing I will say upfront-when you purchase napkins on my site you have to make sure you select the category Kitchen & housewares. Then you can search for decorative napkins or Punch Studio napkins, what ever you are looking for. You can then go back to the craft category for decoupage glues and supplies. Here's the link Sandie & thank you. upcycledecoupage.com/
Patti
Great tips. Thank you. (P.S. Me thinks you are a fan of the Pink Panther, no?) Haha!!
+Angie Leger Hi Angie and thank you! LOL, I grew up watching the Pink Panther with my parents. :) Gotta love Peter Sellers and David Niven..
Patti
patioelf
Finding the napkins is flustrating help
Hi Trish, are you in the US? I sell them on my website. I'll provide a link to my page and if you don't like the selection that you see, you can do this: click on the link for the napkin (you can click on any link that is hi-lited in blue) and up at the top and enter French Themed Napkins, (that's just an example) you can also enter Hydrangea napkins- or your favorite flower. Also enter "Punch Studio" which will bring up a lot of beautiful napkins. Here is a link my site and a lovely napkin. amzn.to/2g3wMSb
Hope this helps. :)
Patti
I cannot find link to your Amazon items.I would like to buy the curved scissors and glue from you.
Wb
put your brushes and wet wash cloth in a zip lock bag.
Lovely examples, but must tell you that in my opinion, your intro video is too long, and very !our.