I have an antique dressing table that I would love to decoupage-Can I?

Gloria Muhammad
by Gloria Muhammad
This furniture piece has been painted a dark color several times. I'm thinking to paint the trim and decoupage the tops and sides. Is it possible decoupage over wood? How can I mold the cards to go around corners and such?
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  • Elizabeth Dion Elizabeth Dion on May 08, 2017

    Decoupaging over wood is easy using Mod Podge (purchase at Hobby Lobby or any crafts store.). Not sure what you mean when you ask about molding 'cards' to go around corners. Decoupaging is generally done by cutting designs out of paper, napkins, pictures, etc., applying the Mod Podge to the wood and smoothing your cutouts into place. Carefully tamp down with your fingertip. When done placing what you want on the piece, seal all your cutouts with a topcoat of Mod Podge and let dry. Mod Podge comes in about 8 different formulations, so read before buying. (Gloss, Glitter, Outside, etc). Hope this helps!

  • FL FL on May 08, 2017

    Yes, you can decoupage on all kinds of surfaces including painted wood. If an image you want to use is not easily adaptable to decoupage you can make a color copy of the image. there are lots of tutorials online to help and guide you. Try typing in painted Dresser Decoupage Tutorial and pick your choice! Have fun!