DECOUPAGE : MONEY SAVING TIPS

Dear All

We will never find any scrap booker or craft enthusiast who has never incorporated decoupage in any of their projects.I find it very  exciting and beautiful way to add some effects on projects.it was one of the first thing  I tried my hands on.its a most delicate kind of craft  which require a great practice and a sense of art.

When it comes to creating beautiful things I always opted for less expensive things.Branded and imported  supplies can  burn hole in the pockets.yes if you absolutely need one of those expensive supplies for any particular project and you are quite sure about it ,then go for it.otherwise some simple hard-were shop bought supply will do just as great. Another point is ,suitable decoupage napkins are either not available  for our projects or they are unreasonably expensive.

Solution: its always better to print out own napkin.this post is about how can we save money on prints.traditionally napkins are used for decoupages,these napkins are are often decoratively printed.local party supply stores often keeps printed napkins ,which often does not go with out intended projects –I had this experience.we have to be very careful while choose from such napkins.

The solution is to print your own napkins at home.and trust me it requires skills.Napkins are very soft and thin.-if not inserted in to the paper feeder correctly –it can jam the printer .this has happened to me couple of times.I have an INK JET printer (These printers are often made for home use).inkjet printers can have expensive cartridges.. and ink-jet printers works well if you keep using it regularly—you see how contradictory!

The solution is to install CISS ( continuous inks supply system)if you really do a lot of printing ,it’s the best way- its an one time investment –one more thing I really need to master –i.e to be able to open my own printer to clean inside head.lol!!

Back to the topic

1.you can use regular office paper-go for a low gsm

2.Napkins,it prints well but it needs some practice

3.tissue paper-I like it ( its not that’s soft as the napkin)

4.rice paper

5.Acid free paper 160gsm

You have to choose from these –as per you skill sets and your projects.

enjoy