Upcycle Pan With Decoupage Napkins
I love visiting thrift stores to find items to re-make and upcycle. I had almost given up on my last visit when I spotted a griddle pan. I remember seeing a few fry pans transformed into wall clocks on Pinterest but really didn't want to tackle something like that. Since I have a lot of decorative napkins, I decided to paint and decoupage the pan instead.
Begin by cleaning pan with a de-greaser or wipe down with alcohol after cleaning with dish detergent and water. Next, spray on a paint+primer paint that will adhere to metal and plastics, on both the front and back of pan and let dry.
After drying, lay out napkin on top of pan for design placement and
cut out the basic design pattern you want.
Next, take a wet paint brush and outline the area to be used.
Gently remove the wet areas with fingers for an uneven edge which will lay and blend in better than a straight edge.
Then separate the printed paper layer from the plain layers.
Next, since the napkin is thin, delicate and easily tears when wet with mod podge, it needs to be glued down in small sections. To do this, position the printed portion of napkin on pan and lift up an end side to lightly apply mod podge over a small area of the pan.
Carefully replace napkin on glue and lightly pat the napkin down smoothing out as you pat.
Continue applying mod podge in small sections and patting down to smooth napkin out until entire napkin is applied. Tear out and glue-on additional napkin pieces to add to the design until satisfied with look. Also, be sure to decoupage the handle for a unique design.
Then hang up pan to dry. Once dry, remove excess napkin using sandpaper on the edges. Apply a top layer of mod podge over the napkin once it's completely dry. And finally, seal with a protective varnish spray.
This thrift store pan is now a lovely decorative upcycle wall accessory for the kitchen
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