Master class: wooden box using decoupage technique. Restoration of wooden boxes How to decorate with carvings
Almost every woman has this magical chest. It contains her joy, beauty and good mood. It contains your favorite, bright, stylish and unique jewelry and more. And if over time, at the sight of the box, a woman ceases to experience excitement and tenderness mixed with delight, then it is not necessary to radically change the contents of the treasured chest. The point here, most likely, is that the appearance of the “ladies’ man” has become familiar and faded. We urgently need to change the situation!
To update a wooden box you need:
- sandpaper;
- PVA glue;
- decoupage card with kittens, puppies, butterflies, flowers;
- acrylic paint (burnt umber, gold, bronze);
- metallic paste with an “antique” effect of bronze color;
- one-component craquelure varnish;
- acrylic varnish (matte or glossy);
- soft brush.
First, you need to empty the box and walk with sandpaper along its entire perimeter.
Tear the pictures out of the decoupage card with your hands.
Pre-soak them in water for a minute. Then carefully place in a paper napkin or cotton towel and blot them from excess water. Apply glue to the box, then attach the picture. Apply glue on top with a soft brush. After all the drawings have been glued, leave the box alone for 30 minutes.
Now you need to take gold acrylic paint and cover the lid with light strokes.
Apply bronze to the box itself so as not to completely paint over the drawings. Touch only the edges of the decorative elements. Don't forget about the handle (if your box has one). We bronze it too.
Cover the corners and sides of the lid with metallic paste. Using the same paste we add a bronze shine to the sides of the box.
We use burnt umber to enhance the color of the brown wood along the bottom of the box. We also “umbrate” cats and puppies. Please note that the previous bronze strokes remain visible. We will only emphasize the outline of the drawing with umber, nothing more. We do the same with flowers and butterflies on the lid of the box.
We gold the rim of the lid.
We cover the decorative elements with craquelure varnish. Everything else is ordinary acrylic. Leave to dry for 60 minutes.
After such metamorphoses, the box will become not only a repository of women's things, but also a source of pride. Kittens and puppies will undoubtedly add a touch of frivolity and warmth to the interior of your room. The “antique” shine of the metal will be responsible for introducing an element of luxury. And he will cope with his task, regardless of the contents of your favorite magic chest.
Good day everyone!
I want to tell you the heartbreaking story of one box.
The fact that I look at garbage dumps, landfills, all kinds of garbage is no longer even a secret or news, although until that moment I had never been so bold, especially at such an hour of the morning, to take something, but I really wanted to. Well, just imagine...
It’s a sunny autumn morning, as always I’m flying, running and always stumbling, just rushing to work. Honestly, well, as in the song it is sung “And I’m walking like this all in Dolce Gabana” .... and I see a box lying there, old wooden and terribly tattered. It’s a shame, of course, to write something like this, but what can I do? This is the harsh truth of my creative life. I don’t know why, but I couldn’t pass by, I felt so sorry for her.
Then the picture is simply oil... I flew up, as if stung, to this garbage dump, grabbed something from the ground, stuffed it into a bag and with an imperturbable look continued on my way, tapping my heels on the asphalt... By the way, the garbage dump is located two steps from my house ... in general, I’m even scared to imagine what my neighbors and residents of the house thought about me, I’ve lived there for more than 20 years and already know everyone and everything, and, accordingly, everyone knows me, such oddities in my behavior have never been noticed ... Many will say , oh well, no one saw, no one cares about anyone, especially in the morning... I’m trying to convince myself the same thing that everything is fine, no one saw us, and even if they did, they didn’t understand anything.
In general, I won’t go into too much detail about my torment and mental anguish; I’d rather tell you about the box itself. I ran to work and the first thing I did was look at my foundling. Here she is, a beauty...
And the box is not of wondrous beauty, not even carved, just some kind of quiet horror... The first thought, you’ve lived to see Lanka, the neurosis clinic is already giving you absenteeism, it was necessary to tell such a thing... I just felt sorry for her, this Well, you have to mock the poor thing like that... I can’t even imagine what it looked like in its original form, judging by the protruding nails, it was apparently upholstered with something, most likely with fabric. It’s like you had to want this fabric so much that you would tear it off so mercilessly and simply throw the naked poor thing out into the street... Then the painstaking work began to restore and bring this poor thing into divine form.
Maybe someone will be interested, I still captured the transformation. The MK turned out to be very large, there was a lot of work, so if you don’t want to bother yourself with subtleties and wisdom, look through the pictures, the principle of operation is visible.
1. The first thing I did was remove all the nails; it was impossible to drive them in, they were larger in size and if I started driving them in, they would all come out from the inside of the box. For reliability, all the parts of the box were coated with glue “Joiner”, perfect for all types of wood (I have no idea what kind). I had to buy very tiny carnations, by the way, the box is not as flimsy as it might seem, it’s clear that it wasn’t made today or even yesterday.
2. Since global painting and finishing are planned, before work I coated the surfaces to be decorated with Eurolux acrylic primer for better adhesion to paints and putty.
3. The surface is of course not at all smooth. To level the surface, I used acrylic putty for wood “Decor”, perfect for wooden surfaces in need of restoration, ideally hiding defects and flaws.
I wanted to keep the wood in the box and not modify it too much, so I decided to finish only the front side of the box. Using a spatula with intermediate natural drying (do not use a hairdryer, cracks may appear), I applied several layers of putty, leveled the layer of putty with a palette knife, achieving a more or less even surface. After complete drying, I sanded it down so that the surface was perfectly smooth. Next is another layer of acrylic primer.
4. Using a sponge, I covered the surface with a layer of acrylic primer from Sonnet. The lid is round and it is clearly impossible to glue the napkin evenly; folds cannot be avoided. I took a regular office file, peeled off the extra layers of the napkin, placed the napkin face down and, using a fan brush and water, “glued” the napkin onto the file. I placed the file on the lid and separated it, the napkin lays perfectly flat without wrinkles. Coat the napkin with decoupage glue. I glued the napkin to the sides of the box in the same way.
5. Well, where would we be without my favorite monogram. For the monograms I used acrylic universal putty. I placed the stencil on the side of the box and, using a palette knife, applied a layer of putty; without waiting for it to dry, remove the stencil. I did the same manipulation on both sides.
6.I also did not ignore the inner surface of the lid. I have a stencil like this with an adhesive surface, it’s very convenient, you don’t need to fix the edges of the stencil, just attach the stencil, apply putty and remove it.
7. After all the monograms had dried, I took eye shadow, well, I didn’t have anything suitable in color, applied it to the monograms with a brush and lightly walked over them with sandpaper, thereby aging and shading them a little.
8. Covered the entire box with a layer of matte acrylic varnish. Then I took acrylic paint “Dark Ocher” and with a sponge, smacking, I walked along the edges of the box.
9. And finally the finishing coat. One layer of glassy varnish and a couple or even three layers of matte varnish. Well, the more, the better. At the end, we attach the fittings so that our box can be closed and opened.
Tell me EVERYTHING)))))
Well, she's a beauty! Of course, someone will say, the efforts weren’t worth it, well, I don’t know, comrades, I love difficulties, and I couldn’t pass by and leave this little thing to live out her life naked, and even in the trash heap...
You be the judge, I hope my shame in the trash heap)))) was worth it and I gave new life to this wonderful box.
Honor, glory and praise and my deep gratitude to everyone who came and read to the end)))
This is the story I got.
Good luck to everyone and endless creative inspiration!!!
The boxes were originally intended for storing jewelry and expensive things, so they were found mainly in the homes of wealthy gentlemen.
The variety of shapes, sizes and materials used to make the boxes was amazing. They were made of gold and silver, encrusted with diamonds and other precious stones. There were also simpler wooden boxes. Centuries have passed, but the fashion for these original and elegant products has survived to this day.
It is noteworthy that making a wooden box with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The main thing is to apply a little skill and use your own imagination.
Where to begin
Making any craft begins with a project, a diagram. The master imagines exactly what his masterpiece will be like, and, starting from the drawings, stocks up with the necessary materials and tools.
For many ordinary people, a wooden box appears as a rectangular box with a closing lid. This is true, but not entirely. A box is a real work of art, and even a handicraft made from scrap materials can look like an expensive antique.
Any box has its purpose in the house. Based on this message, the master thinks over the shape of the product. The following options are possible here:
- for jewelry. Such wooden models have a traditionally rectangular shape, but the internal surfaces are lined with velvet, and the lid is complemented by a mirror. As a result, jewelry is not scratched and is convenient to try on;
- for jewelry, trinkets. A characteristic feature of this product are drawers that move freely inside the case. The number of retractable elements is unlimited, and a tight fit does not require special guides;
- a small box for cherished and memorable items. Made in the shape of a heart and great for storing letters, cards, photographs and other things;
- Puzzle . A rather complex product that simultaneously serves as a decorative decoration and a children's toy. A system of wooden gears, reminiscent of a clock mechanism, is installed here, and the lid opens after rotating the handle or one of the wheels;
- to hide a small amount of money. It is made in the form of a rectangle, but the external decoration is made to resemble a book;
- for needles, threads. Such wooden boxes usually have several compartments where you can store sewing supplies. The case is often complemented by a carrying handle.
In addition, there are boxes with watches, locks and secrets, original boxes and drawers for storing cigars, and products that make melodious sounds when the lid is opened. The shape is not limited to rectangular. In fact, with modern tools for woodworking, it can be anything, including round.
It is noteworthy that all of the above options can be done independently at home. But it’s still better to start learning how to make wooden boxes with your own hands with simple designs, complicating the task as skills develop.
How to make a classic box
Even a teenager with minimal skills in handling woodworking tools can cope with this task. Such a box is made from multi-layer plywood, and the selected sheet should not have visible damage: knots, cracks.
At the initial stage you will need a pencil and a ruler. In order not to complicate the task, it is better to choose the correct geometry of shapes for the walls, lid and bottom, for example, a square or rectangle. On a sheet of plywood, draw the outlines of four walls: 2 side walls are shorter and 2 front walls are longer.
Note! The sides of the bottom are calculated in such a way that after gluing the sides, it is recessed inside the walls.
Then all the drawn elements are carefully cut out with a jigsaw, the irregularities are processed with sandpaper. To ensure that the end and side walls are beautifully connected to each other, small grooves can be made at the edges of the ends, corresponding to the thickness of the plywood sheet. This tip will help give the case a monolithic look and overall make the structure stronger. The walls are glued together, then the bottom of the box is placed. If the lower part enters with difficulty, the edges are processed with a file. The bottom should fit tightly.
After this, they begin to make the lid. To make the design more original, it is better to choose not a flat, but a deep lid. For this, the scheme described above is used. A large blank is cut out, which will directly serve as the lid, end and side walls. In essence, it turns out to be a smaller copy of the casket body. All parts are sanded and glued together. The lid is attached to the body using small hinges. After assembly, the finished product is varnished or painted in any color you like.
In a similar way, you can make a box from solid wood. A wooden board is used for this. It must be sanded and cut into pieces of the required size. It is more difficult to cut wood with a jigsaw; it is better to use a circular saw. Curly edges can be made with a router.
If you need a drawer
In general, a wooden box with a drawer is made in the same way as the classic version, but there are a number of features.
A simple rectangular shape of the lid and bottom will spoil the appearance of the product. It is better to make the long sides of these elements wavy using an electric router. In addition, by choosing this option, the lid and bottom are not placed inside the body, but left outside.
The walls are made of different heights. In particular, the back part and ends are made of the same height and glued together. For the front wall, cut out a die half as wide as the back part. This element is not recessed between the ends, but is installed overlapping and fixed with glue.
The box consists of two parts: the box, which fits freely between the walls, and the front part, which is similar in size to the top die. The elements are also mounted on wood glue.
A partition is installed between the upper and lower parts, which will serve as the bottom of the upper compartment of the box. Inside the retractable and stationary drawers, you can make partitions from thin plywood, delimiting the internal space into several compartments. The lid is installed on decorative hinges, the wood is covered with several layers of furniture varnish.
How to decorate with carvings
Carved boxes look much more original and interesting, but such work requires certain skills and knowledge. For beginners who decide to try their hand at wood carving, experienced craftsmen recommend starting with simple geometric shapes and large patterns. With a certain amount of patience, even a novice master will be able to cope with such a task.
The drawing is applied to the surface with a pencil, each line is well drawn. After this, the pattern is carefully cut out with an oblique knife or chisel in strict accordance with the applied markings. Small flaws and irregularities can be corrected with a file or fine sandpaper.
How to put a lock
An interesting solution is a mortise lock, which will be opened with a small key, but such work is difficult to do even for an experienced specialist. Therefore, it is better to limit yourself to a padlock or a decorative hook.
To install a padlock, loops are placed in the central part of the side wall and lid, which are screwed with small screws. The location of the hinges must be calculated in advance: even a slight displacement will break the symmetry, and the box will lose its attractiveness.
Making a complex-shaped box from solid wood will take much longer. To do this, you must use a power tool, while parts from plywood can even be cut with a hand jigsaw. A large field of work opens up for the artist to design the finished product. You can paint it with paints, attach decorative fittings, decoupage or burn it.
Wooden boxes came into fashion back in the 16th century, and to this day they are an excellent interior decoration, storing jewelry, objects from the past, and with them memories. An antique box is not cheap; this luxurious item can be compared in value to jewelry with inserts of diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. Small chests are passed down from generation to generation, but even with a well-made item, time makes itself felt. Then restoration of the wooden box is necessary. Content:- Advantages of restoration;
When is restoration of wooden boxes required?
Of course, restoration services are relevant for antiques, products that have value and that you want to preserve for many years. There are several reasons to use the service:- The appearance of the box leaves much to be desired - accordingly, a neat chest ceases to be an interior decoration and does not attract admiring glances;
- Damage appears on the surface or inside - any cracks and chips will sooner or later lead to more serious problems; restoration of wooden boxes allows you to give a second life to this thing;
- The product is difficult to open, creaks, or other functional defects are observed.
Benefits of restoration
The restoration service is in demand among people who have inherited or acquired a real value - an antique wooden box. There are several advantages to this procedure:- The appearance is updated - cracks, abrasions, and temporary changes are removed;
- The original color and pattern, which usually fades under the influence of the sun, is restored;
- All details of the product are preserved - for example, the restoration of a carved box is carried out with jewelry precision, so as not to damage the smallest ornament created by the hand of the master;
- The box is reliably protected from corrosion, gets a second life, so it can serve for many more years.
What is the procedure for restoring a wooden box?
Restoration of an old wooden box is carried out in several stages, which depends on the degree of damage, the type of product, and the desired result. Since any antique product requires careful and scrupulous care, work begins with careful processing of absolutely all surfaces in need of repair. What does a restoration master do?- Removes old varnish that has become unusable
- Eliminates defects - seals cracks and chips on the surface of the box, eliminates gaps and surface unevenness;
- Apply primer - this is necessary so that the paint lays down evenly, without cracks;
- Treats the box with coloring compounds;
- Restores the pattern - sometimes customers want to create a different pattern on the surface, so a stencil is used, which is outlined with a pencil and varnish is applied;
- Popular decorations are used - for example, you can use gold leaf to create a design, various decorative materials. It all depends on imagination and the desired result;
- The finishing touch is to varnish the box.
Is it possible to restore a box with your own hands?
Undoubtedly, many box owners are wondering: is it possible to carry out repairs on their own without resorting to the services of workshops? Restoration work is truly within the capabilities of every person when it comes to a box that is of no value. For example, you bought this thing on sale and want to decorate it to your taste. Then restoration of wooden boxes is not required - just spend a little time and effort on updating them yourself. Of course, provided that you have good taste and artistic abilities. On the other hand, if the box is dear to you as a memory, is a family heirloom or a unique antique item, it is not recommended to carry out restoration with your own hands. You can ruin it. An experienced craftsman performs work under a microscope; he uses jewelry-precision instruments. In addition, after restoration, the owner is given recommendations on how to care for the box, which will prolong its life. The casket restoration service is necessary for every person who wants to update this little thing, give it even more shine, and restore its lost attractiveness. The product will again please the eye, impress the owner and guests with its appearance, and will take pride of place on a shelf in your home.The master class “How to update an old box with a beautiful applique” was conducted by decoupage master Olga Miroshnichenko
The best gift is an old-new thing
Valentine's Day is approaching and, regardless of whether we celebrate this holiday or not, I want to please my soulmate with a pleasant surprise. Probably the best gift is something made with your own hands. “Evenings” invites its readers to master a unique and rather ancient technique of applying appliqués, which originated in medieval Europe. It is called decoupage from the French word “decoupage”, which means to cut out. Thanks to simple subtleties, each of us is able to transform an old chest of drawers, a case for glasses, a favorite box and even furniture in the apartment... We invited Olga Miroshnichenko, a well-known decoupage artist in Dnepropetrovsk, to teach a master class at the press center of "Dnepr Vecherniy".
To create, you need glue, a napkin and imagination...
1. Let’s say you still have a rare box, but, alas, it doesn’t look presentable. You can completely update it thanks to the technique I proposed. If the surface of the item is exposed with varnish or paint, then sand it with sandpaper. We begin the work by degreasing the product with alcohol or glass washing liquid (if we are working with glass) and covering it with light paint. When working on a wooden surface, I use white acrylic water-based matte paint, which is sold at a hardware or art store. By the way, it is suitable not only for working with wood, but also with any other material.
An important point is that we apply the paint not with a brush, otherwise stains are inevitable, but with a piece of sponge for washing dishes.
2. For decoupage, you can use both professional decoupage cards, which are sold in specialized stores, and any clippings from magazines or postcards. But most often, hobbyists use paper napkins with bright designs because they are easy to work with. In this case, mine is decorated with roses.
We carefully cut out the flower. Since our napkin is multi-layered, we separate only the top layer of the tenderloin. I recommend that beginners think in advance about what the applique on the product will be. First prepare all the parts, calculate so that they fit on the surface, and then proceed to the next step.
3. You will need PVA glue, which must be diluted with water in a ratio of 50x40, so that you get a fairly liquid consistency. You can also use special glue for decoupage. Next, attach the cutting to the surface of the item to be decorated and, using a medium-hard synthetic brush, apply glue with smooth movements. You need to do this along the surface of the drawing with movements from the middle as if you were drawing a sun. Make sure that no bubbles or creases appear. Having finished the work, you will see that the competitions of your clipping have become blurred, and only flowers in the composition you defined are on the box. To speed up the drying process of the glue, you can use a hair dryer.
4. We will need several outlines for drawing or glitter. These are usually sold in art stores. Contours for children's creativity, and even ordinary nail polish, are also suitable. Using the available paints, we draw individual details of the application. We can add some sparkles. It all depends on your imagination. The main thing is not to overdo it, because everything is good in moderation. Now you need to wait a little while the product dries.
5. The final stage is coating the box with varnish. I recommend purchasing Caparol furniture varnish at a hardware store. It is absolutely non-toxic and is ideal even for working on children's toys (if there is a large amount of work). Professionals use acrylic varnish, which is sold in hobby stores. Using a brush, carefully apply the varnish to the surface of the product, thereby securing the application. All you have to do is dry the box and you have a completely new exclusive product in front of you. You can give it to a loved one on Valentine's Day or any other holiday.
Wizard tips:
Before creating an application, you need to use sandpaper to ensure that the surface of the selected product becomes perfectly smooth.
Only dark surfaces need to be exposed with a light primer. This is done so that the application does not get lost on a dark background.
If your cutting is made of thick paper, then, first, you should apply glue to the base surface, thereby fixing the applique well. Next, we follow the standard scheme.
For Valentine's Day, you can do the following - glue a heart to the surface of any product, write a wish using an outline and fix such an application with varnish.
You should not take a brush that is too large, as you will not be able to work on small details with it.
With the help of decoupage you can update not only furniture and dishes, but also shoes and bags. First, apply primer paint to the desired area of the boot and wait until it dries. Then stick on the applique and fix it with a thin layer of varnish.
Before taking on serious work, practice on regular plywood or glossy cardboard.
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