anonymous asked:
like at bars and restaurants. where they put shells or photos or coins or other objects in a table and like pour some kind of clear stuff over them ….what is this called? i wanna research how its done but i can’t think of what to type…i just keep thinking laminate…
like at bars and restaurants. where they put shells or photos or coins or other objects in a table and like pour some kind of clear stuff over them ….what is this called? i wanna research how its done but i can’t think of what to type…i just keep thinking laminate…
It is plexiglass.
I possess a liquid glass that I bought back in the mid-90s at a local craft store. I don’t think that the company that is named on the side of the box is still around, i.e., I couldn’t find it on the web. But what it is, is a clear, polymer liquid (made from mixing 2 bottles together) that florists use to make fake water in a clear vase. I bet someone still makes such a product and you’d find it in the floral section of Michael’s Craft Store or a similar craft supply store. This medium differs from decoupage in that you can encase 3-dimensional objects like coins or shells. I don’t think that you can do that with traditional decoupage.
P.S.–I never tried the product that I have. I thought it was cool so I bought it.
The technique is called “decoupage” (dek-o-pawj)
You can buy the material at hobby stores. Some folks use just plain ol resin.
I am pretty sure you are looking for decoupage. I use to do this craft. It is neat. You can do it on almost anything! I have made lampshades, trivets, frames, light switch frames, etc..
Good Luck! It’s fun!!
decopage its a french art form can be used to make almost anything look COOL Can get supplies and easy to follow directions from most major arts and craft retailers or thru their websites. Its not very expensive either. Go Wild with it and have fun!!!!