Decoupage on a Papier-Mâché Box
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These papier-mâché boxes with a lid are primed with matt white A-Color acrylic paint. Use decoupage lacquer to cover the dry boxes with decoupage paper and straw silk paper, punched out as hearts and stars. Additional decoration is added with self-adhesive rhinestones.
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Prime the box and lid separately with matt white A-Color acrylic paint. This results in the sligthly transparent decoupage paper appearing as clearly as possible. Leave to dry.
Prime the box and lid separately with matt white A-Color acrylic paint. This results in the sligthly transparent decoupage paper appearing as clearly as possible. Leave to dry.2 
Use decoupage lacquer for attaching small pieces of decoupage paper and straw silk paper to the outside of the papier-mâché items. Decorate the lid in 3D, for example, with a rosette made from several layers of decoupage paper.
Use decoupage lacquer for attaching small pieces of decoupage paper and straw silk paper to the outside of the papier-mâché items. Decorate the lid in 3D, for example, with a rosette made from several layers of decoupage paper.3 
Punch out hearts and stars from decoupage paper and straw silk paper with a paper punch. Punch out in layers of 2-4 at a time. You may use a piece of card for stability which makes this process easier.
Punch out hearts and stars from decoupage paper and straw silk paper with a paper punch. Punch out in layers of 2-4 at a time. You may use a piece of card for stability which makes this process easier.4 
Attach the punched-out hearts and stars onto the box and the lid according to your taste. Use decoupage lacquer and leave to dry.
Attach the punched-out hearts and stars onto the box and the lid according to your taste. Use decoupage lacquer and leave to dry.5 
Attach self-adhesive rhinestones according to your taste.
Attach self-adhesive rhinestones according to your taste.Free Step-by-Step Guide
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