How do I keep decoupage from wrinkling?
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Hi Sue, ugh I hate it when that happens but the lovely video has a whole bunch of tricks you can use to stop those wrinkles and bubbles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNSKur63XM8
Using thicker paper products could help. With magazines mosaic decoupage the advertisements with higher quality paper are much more desirable to use.
Here are some ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6vQBZeZEqg
Use plastic wrap to smooth out the wrinkles.
Hello Sue,
You need to have sealed it with many coats of varnish - sounds as though damp is getting to it.......
Paper will wrinkle when wet. Smooth it out with a piece of wax paper while it is still wet. It will shrink back mostly when it dries. After a day or so when glue has thoroughly dried add a few coats of brush on polyurethane to protect.
Here's a post that might help you - https://modpodgerocksblog.com/how-to-glue-paper-without-wrinkles/