Decoupage Photo Star

Materials:

· Metal star
· 5 coordinating scrapbook papers

· 10 to 15 photos: it is best if the photos have been printed on text

weight paper (computer/copier weight) and printed in black and
white or sepia tones. Photos should be no smaller than 4x6.

· Decoupage medium (recommended: Royal Coat)

· Distress ink (optional)
· Template
· Piece of acetate or clear plastic

Instructions:

1. Either use the template provided (accurate for some 1 1/2 foot

stars) or create your own using one side of one point as your
pattern. Only one side is necessary as you can flip the template
over for the opposite side of the star point.

2. Using the template, cut10 pieces of scrapbook paper, matching

sides and papers to each point. You should have 5 pairs of paper
pieces.

Decoupage Tips:

· Apply the medium thoroughly, but be careful not to over apply
· Patience. Do not over work the papers. Lay in place, smooth and

leave alone. Paper fibers absorb liquids and stretch. Working them
too much causes them to stretch more, creating wrinkles and

bumps. If you notice your papers buckling, leave them alone and
many times as the medium dries, the papers return to their normal
shape. If the buckling does not seem to be going down after letting
the papers dry almost completely, add a little medium to wet the

paper and then push the wrinkle down and hold in place until it
sticks. If done with patience, it will usually dry flat.

· Always let coats of medium dry thoroughly, not just surface dry,

before applying the next coat

3. Use the template to cut 2 pieces of the
clear plastic.

4. Cut each plastic piece into two pieces
slightly asymmetrically. Label one set 1, and
the other 2.
5. Decide which part of each star point

section will be for paper and which part will
be for photos.
6. Using the clear template, cut the
scrapbook papers and the photos.

7. Distress the edges of the photos and
papers if desired.
8. Arrange the papers and photos on each
point as you like and label each piece to keep
the pieces in order. Label in any way that

works for you.

9. Using Royal Coat adhere the papers and photos to each point.
10. Let dry and apply a top coat. Add as many coats as you like but
be sure to let the Royal Coat dry thoroughly between each

application.

· A light sanding between coats adds to the depth and richness of the

finish.

· Royal Coat contains a high grade finish that cures completely (in

about four weeks) giving your piece a durable and water resistant
surface. Most decoupage mediums are simple watered down white
glues and contain either no finish or an ineffective one.

· Using a stiff bristly brush on your last coat will give the illusion of

paint stokes