Decorating your home is easy with the help of improvised materials. Glass and tin cans, which are thrown away as unnecessary, can become the basis for creating attractive decor items. It is enough to look at the photo of decoupage of cans to understand that in this way you can give the kitchen comfort, while the costs will be minimal.

Decoupage glass jar

In the kitchen, the hostess uses jars and jars to store bulk products, spices. Simple glass containers are boring to store food, so try creating a decoupage glass jar that will maintain the style of the entire room and become a functional and attractive piece of decor.

For work you will need:

• any banks you want to transform;
• acrylic primer;
• patterned napkins;
• PVA glue or special decoupage;

Step by step instructions for beginners

First of all, clean and dry jars will need to be degreased with any alcohol-containing product. Then cover the outer surface of the jar with primer with a sponge. To make the picture brighter, you need to apply a primer in a few words.

The second step - using fine sandpaper, level the surface of the container.

From a napkin or decoupage card, cut out the fragments you like, make an approximate composition. Apply PVA glue to the primed surface, then apply a napkin.

Place a piece of polyethylene or a stationery file on top of the napkin, gently press and smooth the picture, starting from the middle and moving towards the edges.

After drying, you can add new fragments or finish the background with acrylic paints. If the jar has a lid, coat it with primer, then acrylic paint or use the above method to decoupage the lid.

The last step is varnishing. It must be done in several layers. This will keep the craft for a long time and allow you to wash the jar.

In the same style, you can decoupage coffee cans for storing tea, bulk products or spices: they will give a special flavor to your kitchen.

Original ideas for decoupage

By decoupage of a glass jar of small volume, you can get an original candlestick. The jar can be covered with a primer in whole or in part, only in places where decor fragments are glued. Through the glass, the candle will shine even more effectively.

Using the above master class for decoupage cans, you can make an original vase, flower pots from a tin can. Relief patterns created using a stencil and texture paste will be a spectacular addition.

Decoupage jars with napkins for the kitchen in eco-style can be supplemented with decor from natural materials. Twine, cones, artificial berries will help create original New Year's compositions.

An original way to decorate a jar is decoupage on eggshells. To do this, small pieces of eggshell, previously thoroughly washed and cleaned of the inner film, are carefully glued onto the primed surface.

Then the relief surface is once again covered with glue and decoupage is performed using a napkin or fragments of a decoupage card, rice paper. The result is a spectacular piece of furniture.

Banks do not always have a smooth surface. You can perform decoupage of a tin can with a relief surface in the same way, only you need to be very careful when gluing motifs.

Items made using the craquelure technique have an unusual look. This will require a special varnish. The base is covered with paint, which will then be visible through the cracks, then a layer of varnish is applied, and after drying, it is painted on top with acrylic paint.

The last step is to glue the napkin. The top layer cracks when dried, and the jar takes on an original look. With reverse decoupage and two-component craquelure, the technology changes slightly.

This technique is suitable for jars unusual shape, clay vases and jugs. They will be appropriate in eco-styles, vintage and retro.

A simple decoupage technique will allow you to turn common items into original ones that will complement the style of your home, give it charm and comfort.

Photo decoupage cans

In everyday life, each of us uses different types cans. Basically, after use, they go to the landfill. But from them you can make a masterpiece at home that will decorate your home, and they will also serve great gift for children and for adults. If you want to give banks a second life, read how you can do it. If you are going to decorate a simple glass jar with decoupage, then there will be no problems with the materials - they are sold in almost all stationery stores, they can also be found at home. Today we will also analyze how to make decoupage decor for the most ordinary tin can, for which you will find master classes below.

We create decoupage of glass jars according to the schemes and description of work

In every house there are used glass jars that are a pity to throw away, but for them to stand and just gather dust is unacceptable for you. With your own hands, you can decorate any glass jar and use it in different directions, for example, as a flower vase or a jar for bulk products.

• empty clean glass jar;
• decoupage glue (you can also use PVA glue);
• three-layer napkins or thin paper with the desired pattern;
• primer paint and pattern paint;
• to create a relief, you can use eggshells.

We decorate a jar for bulk products quickly and easily

To begin with, we prepare a jar, removing all stickers and degreasing the surface detergent or alcohol. Then apply the primer in several layers and let dry completely.

To create a relief, crush the eggshell into small pieces and carefully glue it to the jar. An example can be seen in this photo.

We apply glue to the part of the surface where the pattern will be, and carefully glue it. To decorate the gaps, you need to use paint, the color must match the pattern. Like in this photo.

When the decor is ready, cover the jar with fixing varnish, preferably in three layers. Our work is ready, at the end the product can be decorated with ribbons and other accessories. Decorate in the same way. Attention to the video lesson.

Decoration of a simple tin can in an interesting technique

You can make cute jars for spices, coffee, bulk products, etc. from old tin cans with your own hands. Such jars will be an excellent gift for housewives for the kitchen interior.

• an empty iron can from coffee, tea, spices or baby food;
• universal soil;
• acrylic paints;
• any varnish (craquelure varnish looks beautiful);
• three-layer napkins or thin paper with a pattern;
• fixative varnish;
• for decoration, you can use ribbons, rhinestones, etc.

Step-by-step instructions with photos for beginners

Work begins with degreasing the surface of the can with detergent or alcohol, then applying primer or paint under the base. When dry, apply paint (which paint to use depends on which pattern will be pasted). To give the surface a smooth and matte appearance after painting, sandpaper should be used. To give the surface a cracked look - you can use craquelure varnish, as shown in the photo.

It is worth noting that the thicker the layer of varnish, the deeper the cracks. Glue the pattern only when the surface is completely dry. After gluing the pattern, remove excess glue with a soft sponge. Next, apply a fixing varnish. After applying the first layer on a surface that is not completely dry, you can sprinkle sequins, use rhinestones, it all depends on what design you used. After complete drying of the first layer, apply the second and third layers.

Be sure to watch the video below:

Decor of plastic jars with original pictures and patterns

Plastic jars and bottles have become an integral part of everyday life. Very often they are thrown away, but you can make them yourself, at home, or beautiful. We will tell you how to make decoupage of plastic jars at home.

This photo shows the decoupage of a coffee can, is it really very beautiful?

• a clean plastic jar or bottle;
• scissors;
• priming;
• paints or varnishes;
• three-layer napkin or thin paper with a pattern;
• decoration accessories;
• decoupage glue or PVA glue;
• fixing varnish.

First you need to remove all stickers from the jar (bottle). Give the bottle the desired shape (you can use two bottles as in the photo).

The surface should be prepared - apply primer in even three layers. After drying, you can immediately glue the picture. Gently remove the glue that has come out from under the drawing with a sponge. Paints give the picture the desired composition of colors. After complete drying, apply a fixing varnish and add accessories.

Decoupage plastic bottles differs from other techniques in that plastic can be given the desired shape, it can be cut, glued to each other without much effort. Like, for example, in this photo.

Thus, we learned how to decorate a variety of jars using decoupage. We hope you have learned a lot! Inspiration to you and success! Last instructional video:

And you will learn the rules for selecting images for decor from our article.

What is never enough in the kitchen is jars for different kind bulk products, spices, coffee, tea, etc. It is rare to find a set in a store that will completely satisfy the hostess in shape, size, quantity and design. But you can make decoupage of cans in one style, using not only purchased cans for this, but also adapting others for these purposes.

In any kitchen there are always a lot of glass jars of the most different size, which are gathering dust without work. So, their time has come. Today we will tell you how to decoupage a glass jar: a master class with detailed description each step and photo will help you with this.

Decoupage of cans for the kitchen: a master class

To work on the jar, you will need the following materials:

• glass jar
• napkin or decoupage card
• acrylic paints
• alcohol
• PVA glue or for decoupage
• scissors
• acrylic lacquer
• brush

Instructions for decoupage jars:

1. Preparing the can. If there are any stickers on the jar, they need to be peeled off. After that, the jar is well dried and wiped with alcohol in order to degrease the surface. We paint the jar in 2-3 layers with acrylic paint of the selected color. We dry.

2. Choice of motive. We decide on the future design of the jar, select the desired pattern and cut it out or tear it out of the napkin (after separating it from the lower layers) or from the decoupage card.

3. Decoupage banks. Using a brush and glue (PVA or decoupage), we glue the selected motif onto the jar. We make sure that there are no wrinkles on the napkin. We leave to dry.

4. Final stage. We cover the jar with acrylic varnish in 2-3 layers, this will protect it from negative external influences.

That's just how we get a bright and stylish jar for bulk products.

Spices are usually stored in small containers, so you can decoupage spice jars using baby food jars using the instructions described above in our article.

And to store coffee beans, you can use old coffee cans. To decoupage coffee cans, just choose the appropriate motifs for decorating, and new stylish jars for different varieties of coffee beans will appear in your kitchen, as, for example, in our master class:

Decorating a decoupage tin can

Tin cans are often stored in the depths of kitchen cabinets - they are convenient, durable, but appearance does not allow them to be displayed to the public. Therefore, we have prepared for you a master class on decoupage of a tin can.

Materials you will need:

• tin can, for example, from tea
• napkins for decoupage
• primer
• alcohol
• acrylic paints (ochre, bronze, white)
• decoupage glue or PVA
• craquelure varnish
• medium Antik
• brushes
• sponge
• acrylic lacquer

Instructions for decoupage jars

1. Preparation of the jar: degrease with alcohol and paint with dark paint (it will appear through the craquelure cracks in the future).

2. After the paint has dried, apply craquelure varnish (the brush moves in one direction).

3. When the varnish dries a little (15-20 minutes), paint the jar in light color. In our master class, we mixed white and ocher. We apply the paint in a direction different from the varnish in one layer.

After a while, cracks appear in us (the thicker the layer of varnish, the thicker they are)

4. After the paint has dried, we begin directly decoupage the jar. Cut out or tear out the selected fragments of the picture from the napkin. Glue them to the jar with decoupage glue. We make sure that wrinkles do not form.

5. We take the Antique medium and use a sponge to shade the edges of the jar.

6. We cover the entire jar with 2-3 layers of acrylic varnish and our jar is ready to become a decoration of the kitchen shelf!

We hope that our article will help you make the world around you a little brighter.

Video compilation to help beginners

Tin cans are mostly sent to the trash, but did you know what can be made from cans?

This waste material fraught with a lot of applications, not to mention the environmental side of things.

But, of course, before using a tin can again, it needs to be decorated. Now we will not consider all the ways to decorate cans with our own hands, but we will focus on only one thing - decoupage.

Decoupage of a tin can- the same decoupage on a metal surface. Making it is quite simple even for beginners, and today we have prepared for you a selection of master classes with which you will master this technique.

Well, what can be done from a finished decorated jar, it's up to you!

Of course, these are ideal containers not only for stationery: knitting supplies, clothespins, and other small household items will be in order and at hand.

Wind chimes, candlesticks, garden planters - all these crafts from cans decorate your home.

A non-standard idea - tin cans as shelves for towels suggests that not all uses of tins lie on the surface.

So, do you want to learn how to decoupage cans?

Decoupage of a can. Master classes

1. Decoupage of a can. Master Class- original on English language from the Hgtv website.

How to decoupage a tin can- Russian translation published on the site "Women-on-line".

2. Decoupage on a metal surface, master class from the website of Decoupage Lovers.

3. Decoupage of a metal can from Tatyana Tkachenko.

You can take a closer look at the photos in the collage by clicking on the links.

If you are overwhelmed metal candy jar, do not rush to throw it away, try to update it with your own hands using technology. I am sure that such a cute little thing will find a worthy use. For example, it can store bobbins for sewing machine or beads and beads for needlework. And you can use it for its intended purpose - for sweets, if you want to take them with you to work, such a jar will take up very little space in your purse. Master class from .

Decoupage tin can

Materials and tools:

• metal jar,
• window cleaner,
• sandpaper No. 100, No. 400,
• latex putty,
• putty knife,
• napkin,
• primer - white rust enamel,
• brushes and foam sponges,
• office file,
• decoupage glue,
• glossy acrylic lacquer
• titanium white,
• red acrylic paint,
• cosmetic sponges (triangular shape),
• gold acrylic paint,
• yellow acrylic paint.

Operating procedure:
I found a very old metal jar, worn in places, bent in places and quite shabby. I'll try to make something decent out of it.
First, the jar needs to be rinsed and dried well, then degreased by wiping with an alcohol-containing agent (I used a window cleaner).

Now you need to remove all the old paint with coarse sandpaper (No. 100). The lower part of the jar, on which there was no paint, also needs to be sanded.

All dents must be repaired with putty, level the surface with a spatula and dry.

When the putty is completely dry, cover the jar with primer - rust enamel. I applied the first coat of enamel with a brush. Dry the first layer. Enamel primer dries much longer than water-based acrylic primer, it will take 6-7 hours for the jar to dry completely.

After that, sand the surface with finer sandpaper (#400) to even out small bumps.

The second layer of primer - apply enamel no longer with a brush, but with a piece of foam rubber sponge. In order not to get your hands dirty, hold the sponge not with your hands, but with a clothespin or a clerical clip.

Let the jar dry again for 7-8 hours. Then again treat the surface with polishing sandpaper. Don't forget to color and inner surface jars.

The next step in our work will be gluing the napkin. I chose a motif with the image of a cupcake on a delicate creamy, slightly pinkish background.

Cut out the napkin according to the shape of the lid. Peel off the top ink layer of the paper towel. Do not throw away the bottom two layers, they will still come in handy.

Place the napkin face down on the file and pour water over it. In water, the napkin will wrinkle and begin to bubble, gently touching the edges of the napkin, stretch it, trying to smooth out the wrinkles.

With a bevelled brush, smooth the napkin from the center to the edges, expelling air bubbles from under the napkin. When the napkin settles well and evenly, bend the napkin and drain the excess water from the file.

Walk with a dry cloth (the two layers that you separated) on a damp cloth with blotting movements, while all remaining small bubbles air will be lost.

Turn the file over and place the tissue paper on the lid of the jar. Without removing the file, go with a spatula from the center to the edges, expelling the remaining bubbles, smoothing out the remaining wrinkles and achieving a good fit of the napkin to the jar.

Cover the napkin with glue for and dry.

When the glue dries, polish the surface with a thin sandpaper and cover with a glossy acrylic varnish.

When the varnish dries well, polish the surface again with a thin “sandpaper”, and walk along the edge with a harder sandpaper, breaking off the protruding edges of the napkin.

Since the background of the napkin is not white, but cream, the entire jar will have to be painted in the same color. To get the right shade, I mixed titanium white with a dab of red acrylic paint.

Apply the paint with a soft cosmetic sponge, gently working around the picture. Paint the jar as many coats as you need so that the background of the jar blends completely with the background of the pattern on the napkin. After each staining (I had three layers), be sure to polish the surface with fine sandpaper.

To paint the peas, mix gold paint with yellow, achieving a complete match with the paint that painted the peas on a napkin.

Draw peas with any tool at hand. I used a manicure tool that makes dots on the nails.

Dry the paint and coat the jar on all sides with several layers of glossy acrylic varnish, drying it and polishing the surface each time. I got at least five coats of varnish. Here you go, jar updated with decoupage ready. She is unrecognizable!

Such a jar is not ashamed even to give!

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