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Madubani - Decoupage

by Somu Padmanabhan

Somu was the one who introduced me to Decoupage and I wanted to try something with it. Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by sticking colored paper cut outs onto it. It could be bits of news paper, color papers, hand painted sheets, interesting patterns on fabric. You could choose any object that needs a totally different look, stick the cut outs onto the object using mod podge (an alternate here in Chennai is decoupage glue/hobby ideas-glue n gloss. You can get it from Hindustan traders, Ananda/RS stores on LB Road or any craft store). Basically the glue acts like varnish. Each layer of cut outs is glued atleast 6-7 times until the 'stuck on' appearance dissappers and the result looks like a collage painting.

DIY - Madubani - Decoupage

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Here is something we tried decoupaging on- a wine bottle. I painted different themes of madhubani (ganesha, peacock, fish, sun, butter fly) in bits of paper of different size and I randomly stuck them on to the bottle. Take care to stick it without any wrinkles to have a better finish. You can use decoupage glue to stick it. Layer it with the same glue and let it dry for 10-15 mins. Repeat this multiple times until you get one smooth finish. I just love the finished product. I got double the pleasure doing this as I learnt two techniques in one- decoupage and madhubani :)

Here's another alluring Wine bottle recycle idea that you can use

~ Preethi

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- Somu

22 comments:

gomaAugust 9, 2011 at 9:06 AM
ரொம்ப நல்லா இருக்கு....
அருமையான ஆர்ட்
SowmyaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM
This is very pretty......Great work as usual
A Sunny Yellow WindowAugust 9, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Hey this is beautifully done! Must try it, your write-up is very useful!
WoodoozAugust 10, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Hello chithi, thanks :)

Hi Sowmya, thanks a lot for your kinda words...

Ambika, you should try... It was indeed lots of fun doing this :) Thanks

~ Preethi
AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM
oh my gosh!! this needs a lot of patience.. isnt it?? *sigh*

Wow.. its truly stunning! decoupage is one of those things.. I haven't tried.. But must do. I'll gather some courage!! :-)
WoodoozAugust 11, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Patricia... you bet... The painting part of it is lots of fun...

But sticking the paper without folds and waiting for the glue to dry before the next coat can be given needs quite some patience ! Its an easy craft... and there is much scope for letting loose one's creativity !

Thanks for your encouraging comment !
nishaslifestyle.blogspot.comAugust 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM
wonderful work...how beautifully u ve utilized it!!!!!
Rachel (Lines across my face)August 15, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Beautiful. This makes me want to try it out. What a great idea to turn a wine bottle into a colorful vase. Thanks for sharing at Lines Across My Face. I hope to see you again this week.
:)Rachel
WoodoozAugust 15, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Hi Nisha, Thanks a lot for the encouraging words :)

Hi Rachel, Thanks for dropping by, for your lovely comment and for the opportunity to link in !!
CREATIVE KHADIJAAugust 16, 2011 at 1:16 AM
this is really cute..keep rocking with awesome creations :)
Neha@ All things beautifulAugust 21, 2011 at 11:29 PM
What a fabulous idea! Totally LOVE it...I might try this real soon.
AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Can u please email me any Madhubani sketches you might have.. I'd love to try this on a lamp.. :-)
NayanaAugust 22, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Preethi, I clicked the pic to see it better and it looks so beautiful...you have explained it very well too...
SarojaAugust 29, 2011 at 1:29 AM
Do you have a steps to do this captured in pics which you can share? I totally love it!
shaliniAugust 30, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Great job Preethi. I had seen madhubani paintings on bottles in an exhibition. Yours is looking like that only.
Vasudha SomayajiMarch 5, 2012 at 1:43 PM
Wow, it looks like you have painted on the bottle. You are inspiring me to try it.
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SarmisthaMay 22, 2012 at 12:45 AM
Prithi this is beautiful ...I might try this one :)
Thanks for dropping by...I had painted on the tiles(http://www.sroygharonda.blogspot.com) and then applied a layer of mod podge on them to act as a sealant.It also gives it a texture and shine .
UnknownOctober 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM
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UnknownOctober 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM
We produce decoupage papers. Can you visit us here: www.calambour.it