In almost every apartment you can find some junk material. Who cares about throwing away a beautiful bottle of perfume, who doesn’t raise their hand to get rid of scraps of wallpaper after repair. In this article, we propose to consider an interesting option for decorating eggshell bottles. In this way, you can decorate a bottle for a gift.
For work, we need the following materials:
Now consider a simple step-by-step instruction for decorating bottles with eggshells.
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The direction of Decoupage is somewhere in the middle between Hand-made and art. The word decoupage came to us from the French language and literally means "cut", and in fact is a kind of application. It is based on the technique of sticking various patterns on paper, napkins, fabrics on hard surfaces. Decoupage is actively used in decorating art, techniques are actively developing, the list of materials used and objects that are used for decoration is expanding.
Passion for this technique has become rampant in recent years, more and more people are addicted to this type of creativity, bring their ideas. At the moment, there are entire schools that, on the Internet, and not only, are engaged in promotion and training.
During the formation of decoupage in Russia, one of the first items that literally all masters began to decorate was bottles of wine and champagne. Particular attention was paid to bottles with a non-standard shape and three-dimensional texture. They were not thrown away, but turned into real interior decor.
They use various materials and techniques for decoupage bottles - napkins, putty, decorative elements, or in general, everything that was at hand.
As mentioned above, there are a lot of performance techniques in decoupage, while they are actively developing - new materials, techniques and directions appear.
But still, there are main directions that we will give:
Classic decoupage - sticking a napkin, decoupage cards, rice paper on a flat hard surface;
Artistic decoupage - differs from the classical one in that artistic techniques, drawings, painting, aging and more are added to the main image;
Reverse decoupage - sticking a picture on the back surface of a transparent base;
Volumetric decoupage - when decorating, various volumetric pastes, putty and decorative elements are used.
In order to work in certain techniques, a set of materials is required - different in each case, but there is a necessary set that any novice craftswoman should have:
Napkins, rice paper, decoupage card- the necessary components for almost any technique, the basis of any composition. You can now buy these materials at any art store, stationery store, or online. You can use regular table napkins if you find interesting ones with good image quality and a suitable subject.
Sandpaper- should always be in the arsenal for polishing surfaces, as a rule, there should be several types of granular - medium and fine, since there are several stages of polishing.
Alcohol or any alcohol-based surface degreaser, nail polish remover can also be used.
Primer- a special acrylic material, applied as a base for decoupage for good adhesion to the surface.
Acrylic paints- in decoupage, only acrylic materials are used, this is due to the fact that they dry quickly and are easy to apply. It is better to have a range of colors in the arsenal, as they are often used for painting.
Glue for decoupage- as a rule, it is acrylic, but ordinary PVA household glue is widely used.
Acrylic lacquer- there are many varieties of acrylic varnish - matte, glossy and chameleon. Many needlewomen use ordinary high-quality acrylic lacquer, but for beginner craftswomen it is recommended to use professional decoupage lacquer.
brushes- Synthetic brushes, mostly flat, have the greatest use in decoupage. Sizes may vary as they are used for different purposes.
stationery file- in some cases it is used for gluing a napkin.
Scissors- are used when cutting out images, many craftswomen use manicure.
Roller- a small construction roller is quite suitable, it is used to smooth the pasted image.
Stack- This is an artistic tool, very good for mixing paints.
One of the most important materials is decoupage varnish; the overall result often depends on it. As a rule, varnish is applied at the very end to secure the image. The quality and composition of the varnish also affects the final appearance.
Varnishes are divided into several types according to composition and purpose (decorative and finishing).
Acrylic lacquer- the most popular, it is non-toxic, odorless and non-flammable, as it is water-based. Due to its composition, it dries quickly and does not turn yellow over time.
Acrylic lacquer used not only as a finish, but also as an intermediate - to fix the next layer. Intermediate varnish is further used as a basis for further decor.
Due to its wide compositional possibilities, there is a line of varnishes with decorative effects.
In order to be fully equipped, take care of the availability of several types of varnish in your workshop - ordinary acrylic (matte and glossy) and finish.
For decoupage, acrylic glue is mainly used. Art stores sell special glue for decoupage, it is sold in small jars and is quite expensive.
Most brands specializing in the production of goods for applied arts have glue in their lines. In addition, most professional craftswomen actively use PVA construction glue of various brands.
If you are a novice crafter, it is better to use professional glue, but if you do not have the opportunity to purchase glue in an art store, we will talk about the most important characteristics of the glue that are necessary so that it can be used in decoupage work:
If you have a desire to diversify your interior, we suggest decorating an ordinary glass bottle. It can be used as a decorative piece of furniture, or as a vase.
To decorate the bottle with napkins, you will need:
The bottle must first be prepared - cleaned of labels and degreased the surface.
Before gluing the napkin, we will make the background with acrylic paint. Make the background color at your discretion, as long as it matches the pattern on the napkin. Dilute the paint for the background with water so that it turns out to be translucent like a haze. For relief, make several layers. Leave the space for the drawing unfilled.
You need to cut a pattern out of a napkin, but you can simply tear it out with your hands. Separate the bottom two layers of tissue paper.
We apply a napkin to the surface remaining under the drawing and coat it with a layer of glue on top. Try to expel the bubbles and gently straighten the folds. Let the glue dry. Try to work carefully as the napkin is very thin and can easily tear.
Now you need to fix the picture, for this you need to cover the bottle with a thin layer of acrylic varnish.
After the first layer of varnish dries, you can give the bottle an aged look. To do this, dilute black or other dark paint with water and splatter with an old toothbrush. It is better to practice on an unnecessary surface first. It must be borne in mind that when sprayed, the paint can scatter in all directions, so it is better to do this over a basin or bucket, no matter how dirty everything around.
After the paint dries, apply two more coats of varnish.
As a result, we got a full-fledged piece of furniture from an unnecessary bottle.
Volumetric decoupage- one of the most popular techniques, for its implementation various auxiliary materials are used to create volume. Texture is achieved by decorative staining with contrasting colors.
We offer a master class in which ordinary women's tights act as a material for creating volume.
Materials used:
Cut off the stocking part from the tights.
In a deep container, fill with glue and soak.
Put on the bottle and form a drapery, leave to dry.
For a hat, use a metal cap. Put a small piece of stocking soaked in glue on the lid. Connect the ends and twist on top of the lid. Curve the edges of the cap to create the shape of a hat and leave to dry.
Cut strips from the stocking part of the tights.
Collect on a thread each strip.
Form roses.
Saturate the roses with glue and also send to dry.
Glue dried roses on the dress and on the bottle.
Glue the bottle cap to the bottom of the hat.
Glue decorative elements in the form of beads and earrings.
Paint the finished composition with spray paint, first brown and then gold, while painting only protruding parts with gold paint.
Another available material for decorating a bottle using decoupage technique is toilet paper. With its help, you can create any volumetric elements.
You will need:
Clean the bottle of labels and degrease with an alcohol-based compound or a tissue.
Prime the surface with white paint or a special primer, do not paint over the neck yet. Let dry.
Attach a napkin to the bottle and cover with glue, try to gently smooth out all the wrinkles from the center to the edges with a brush.
Cover the rest of the bottle liberally with glue.
Lay pieces of toilet paper textured on the surface covered with glue. Leave the bottle to dry.
After the paper dries well, cover the entire surface of the bottle with varnish.
Paint the bottle with a color that matches the color of the napkin.
Draw a picture where necessary.
Dip a dry sponge into the paint, carefully beat it off and walk through the convex places - this will add extra volume.
Dry the bottle thoroughly again and coat with varnish, you can in two layers.
The original decorative bottle is ready.
Decoupage with eggshells in the final result is similar to the craquelure effect - aging by simulating cracks in the painting. The difference is that the surface becomes more embossed.
The advantage is that not expensive art material is used as a material, but an ordinary eggshell.
Another plus is that with the help of the shell we can hide various minor flaws in the decorated surface, for example, chips.
Many may have a question - what to do first: stick the shell or stick the napkin. In principle, there is not much difference, act according to the situation. The main thing is if you have already pasted the napkin, before you start sticking the shell - varnish the drawing, because when you stick it, there is a high probability that the glue will get on the napkin - it will get wet from this.
Start by covering a small area of the surface with glue and, as shown in the figure, glue the pieces of the shell. Work on small areas.
Below are step-by-step detailed photos.
Decorating with eggshells helps a lot to hide various inscriptions and therefore I often use it to decorate bottles. If you already have an idea how the bottle or object will be decorated - you can start by gluing the shell, if not - first decoupage, then stick the shell.
After covering the entire surface according to the plan, leave the bottle to dry. This may take a long time, but be patient.
With a huge number of options for gifts for men by February 23, a decorated bottle is probably one of the most advantageous. You can use the contents and leave the packaging as a keepsake.
We offer several ideas for decorating bottles with holiday symbols.
Decoupage using textile materials - fabrics, lace - gives a wonderful decorative result. The relief is voluminous and unpredictable. With the help of paints, you can give the effect of aging and antiquity.
Decoupage using fabric is done by analogy with the decor of tights. The material is impregnated with glue and laid out on a bottle in the form of a drapery. See what a great result you can get.
No less beautiful bottles are obtained using lace.
We offer a master class on bottle decoupage.
You will need:
Apply primer to the surface of the bottle with tomping movements, having previously degreased it. Dry, a layer of acrylic paint can be applied over the primer.
Glue the lace on the PVA glue.
Cut out additional decorative elements and stick on too.
Cover the lace with acrylic paint.
With an acrylic contour, you need to apply points at the base and on the neck of the bottle.
Paint the top of the bottle in a suitable color.
You can use white paint to tone down the color a bit if it's too bright.
Peel off the top layer of the patterned napkin, tear out the picture with your hands along the edges of the image.
Glue the picture on the bottle with a brush and glue, apply the glue on top of the picture.
On the reverse side, also stick a picture, you can the same.
In order to merge the images, make drawings.
To fix the result, the bottle can be coated with acrylic varnish in several layers.
Decoupage is widely used in the preparation of wedding accessories, including wedding bottles and glasses.
When we go to visit friends to celebrate an important event or just to chat, an elegant bottle of champagne is quite suitable as a present, try decorating it yourself.
Materials for decoupage can now be bought freely, there are a lot of offers in retail stores. There are a large number of specialized sellers on the Internet - you can buy any materials in one place - from paints to molds. However, the prices are quite high these days.
Many experienced buyers have long chosen the online store. This is a Chinese store that brings together a huge number of Chinese manufacturers on its resource.
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Easter is coming, which means that every home will have a lot of colored eggs. So, it's time to learn a new needlework technique: eggshell crafts.
Eggshells are a great material for creativity. And we offer you two options for its use:
First you need to prepare the material. To do this, the collected eggshells are washed in warm water (and for better degreasing, you can even lower them into boiling water with a soda solution). After that, the shell must be dried, the inner film removed from it and sorted by color.
Professionals use shells from raw eggs, because the shell that has undergone heat treatment loses its hardness, its surface becomes more loose. But for children's crafts, you can use any shell, including those left over from boiled Easter eggs.
To make an eggshell mosaic with your own hands, you will need a template for the future drawing. If you have artistic abilities, then simply draw a template on a piece of paper. If not, you can take any drawing intended for coloring in children. All contours are clearly drawn there and usually a large number of colors are not required. Glue the sheet with the pattern on thick cardboard.
Now we start gluing the shell. To do this, grease a small fragment of the picture with PVA glue and put a piece of shell on top. If the shell is too large, then you just need to press on top with a stick, the shell will crack and fall apart into several small pieces. Make sure that there is approximately the same distance between the shells.
Having filled one fragment of the picture, we move on to the next.
After filling the entire pattern, set it aside until the glue has completely dried. If you used a white shell, then only after drying, the drawing can be painted with acrylic paints.
Finished work must be varnished. The result is a kind of eggshell appliqué.
See what wonderful paintings made of eggshells by real craftswomen!
If you decide to do decoupage using eggshells, then first select a blank for future crafts. It can be a box, a key holder, a bottle and even a vase.
This box is wooden, so first we sand the entire surface (both internal and external) with sandpaper. If you have taken up the decoupage of a bottle with an eggshell, then the surface must first be degreased with alcohol.
It depends only on you how large the pieces of the shell will be and the distance between them.
We fill the entire surface in this way.
And once again cover everything with a layer of PVA glue.
After that, we cover the entire workpiece in several layers with white acrylic paint.
And we proceed to gluing the napkin, that is, directly to the decoupage itself.
Let me remind you that three-layer napkins are usually used for decoupage. We only need the top layer - the one on which the drawing. Lubricate the work surface with PVA glue. If the surface is very large, or you are working with rounded objects (a vase, a bottle), then it is better to cut the napkin into two or three fragments. We apply a napkin element to the surface and immediately apply PVA glue on top. We draw a brush from the center to the edges to expel the air from under the napkin.
Thus, we glue the box on all sides.
Set aside for a while to dry completely.
And then - two options (depending on your imagination). The finished work can simply be varnished. And you can also age the box. To do this, you can ask the shells with silver acrylic paint, and apply black pastel to the edges of the box with a foam sponge.
We will need: - actually, a bottle (cleaned and laundered from all stickers); - eggshell (you must first remove the inner films from it - this is easier to do in running cold water); - PVA glue; - wide flat brush (preferably synthetic); - napkins for decoupage; - a toothpick or a thin wooden stick; - white acrylic paint; - paint of a contrasting color (in my case it is brown); - varnish for the top coat (in my case it is a regular parquet varnish). Well, everything seems to be. I immediately warn you that the work, in principle, is simple, but in terms of pasting the bottle with eggshells, it is long and painstaking. Begin? There is a way when glue is smeared on the surface of the object to be decorated and a piece of shell is applied to it, and it is crushed already in place, for example, with the blunt end of a brush or scissors, pushing the resulting small pieces apart with a toothpick ... But for some reason it was uncomfortable for me. I did this: we take the shell, put it on the table,
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we immediately crush it into smaller pieces with a simple touch of a finger,
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and for work we use these ready-made small fragments.
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We glue a small section of the bottle with glue (it is more convenient to start work from above from the neck and move down the circle
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With the tip of a toothpick (at the beginning of work, it can be slightly moistened so that pieces of eggshell stick to it more easily, later this will not be needed - from working with glue, the toothpick will become a little sticky and it will not be difficult to pick up the shells) we take a suitable piece of eggshell
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and apply to the area smeared with glue,
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Press down a little to make it stick better.
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And thus, carefully and slowly cover the entire surface of the bottle with the eggshell, except for the bottom.
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Let the bottle dry properly and cover it with white acrylic paint.
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This is how our bottle looks now - pasted over with a shell and painted with white acrylic.
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Then we take brown paint (mixing and diluting the colors, we achieve the desired shade), pour it into a saucer (or any other small dish)
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and with an ordinary kitchen sponge for washing dishes, paint over the entire surface of the bottle.
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And immediately, until the brown paint has dried, we wipe the bottle, not pressing hard, with a damp, clean cloth.
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We do this in order to shade our future "cracks": the paint will be erased from the surface of the shells, and they will remain light, and brown paint will remain in the recesses BETWEEN the shells - these will be our "cracks". Like this:
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Let's get down to decoupage. We tear out the fragments suitable for us from the napkin, separate the top layer with the pattern and glue it in the right place. (We tear out, and do not cut out the fragments, because SO the edges of the picture will not be so clear and less noticeable. And glue as follows: put a fragment on the surface of the bottle, apply a drop of glue to the center of the picture and carefully brush the entire drawing We try not to draw in one place several times and not to put too much pressure on the brush so as not to tear the soaked napkin.It is better to start with larger fragments, and then place those that are smaller on the remaining voids).
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Here's what we got:
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And don't forget the bottle cap :)
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When the glue is completely dry, you can cover our work with varnish. At first, I took an aerosol varnish for this purpose. But I didn’t like the result: there is no gloss and shine that I wanted to achieve in the end ...
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Therefore, already for the next layer, I used ordinary parquet varnish, bought in a hardware store (and, in my opinion, also in a SOVIET hardware store ;))). But there is one feature here: almost all varnishes for woodworking (including my parquet) give the treated surface some yellowness - one is darker, the other is lighter - but EVERYTHING is yellow. Because this yellowness did not interfere with my motive at all, I took parquet varnish. But if you need an exceptionally transparent and colorless coating, then you should buy something from acrylic varnishes - it is better to consult the seller in the store.
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How many layers of varnish I got, to be honest, I did not count. But probably something like five.
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And this is what our finished work looks like.
Now, most needlewomen are fond of decoupage, namely, they decorate various items with paper appliqué. And, to be more precise, the decorations are made from special decoupage napkins, which are sold in a wide range on the shelves of specialized stores designed for needlework. Decoupage technique is done on many things made of wood, metal and plastic. But, the most popular is decoupage on glass, or rather decoupage of bottles.
Every housewife will always have an empty glass container, for example, jars for bulk products, intended for throwing into the trash, from the prescription of use. Do not rush to do it yourself. You can try to remake a completely unnecessary little thing into an interesting vase, which, in the future, will decorate your interior, for example, in a marine style. Especially when author's ideas are much more valued than factory decoupage on glass. 
Not only used alcohol bottles are subject to decoration, but also other glass objects that have lost their appearance. Decoupage of a vase will be very relevant.
If you don’t know how to make decoupage on glass on a champagne bottle for the 8th of March holiday, then the presented master class and instructions tell you how to decorate and create decoupage bottles with your own hands.
Prepare a bottle of champagne by washing off all the labels. Then, degrease it with alcohol or window cleaner. Now, you should paint the bottle with acrylic light paint, in several layers, as shown in the photo. 
Select
, from which you can make a figure eight for the holiday of the eighth of March. Cut out the circles and make them in pairs. 
Take acrylic-based paints, mix them to get a delicate shade of salad color. Thus, we will make a non-traditional bottle background. Apply this paint with a washcloth to the entire surface of the product. The bottle will turn out a beautiful spring shade, as shown in the photo. 
Now we do the usual decoupage for beginners. Attach the cut out circles from the napkin to the bottle and anoint them with decoupage glue. After the glue dries, we can assume that the master class is over, but that's not all. It is necessary to decorate the ornament with an acrylic outline or glitter, circling them around the picture, as shown in the photo. 
In the center of the bottle, make an inscription by the eighth of March, it will come in handy. When the green glitter dries, it will shimmer beautifully. Cover all the work done with acrylic varnish, which will give an incredible shine. Now, a festive bottle of champagne is ready to decorate the table on the eighth of March. On the video you can see how the vase is decoupage. 
The technique of decoupage of bottles trimmed with eggshells can be safely presented to your friends or relatives. Since, such work looks original and beautiful, acquiring a three-dimensional look. For work you need the following accessories:
Rinse the bottle well under running warm water so that the labels can be easily removed by hand. Then, the entire surface is degreased with alcohol or washing liquid. 
For primer, acrylic paint is perfect. Apply it to the bottle using a dish sponge. Leave the product for a short amount of time to dry, as shown in the photo. 
To make the layer look more even, apply another tier of paint, as shown in the photo. Using a sponge will help get rid of streaks. This time, it will take about 30 minutes to dry. 
And at this time, it is necessary to continue the eggshell master class and start cutting out pictures from napkins in the decoupage style. Put the pictures on a stationery file and blot them with water. With meticulous movements, place it on the main part of the bottle. The following manipulations take place in the same way as for beginners, using glue and brushes. The blank remains to dry for one day. 
Decoupage with eggshells begins with the manufacture of the base material. Rinse the shell under water and dry. Lubricate the entire plane of the bottle with glue and lay out the shell in the form of a mosaic with tweezers. The eggshell ornament will be made on two sides, and in fact, the upper and lower parts of the bottle. After a break of 20 minutes, apply the background paint. This decoupage takes on a voluminous look. 
The last step is to paint the resulting eggshell areas with a darker shade and open with varnish. Now, decoupage on glass, completely handmade. How to make reverse decoupage on glass, in an interesting style, you can see on the video. 
Wedding attributes are always given special attention. This applies even to wedding glasses and champagne. Decoupage bottles of champagne for a wedding, you can do it yourself. The example that presented the step-by-step photo master class is great for beginners, using a postcard or picture. Prepare the following materials:
Remove all labels from the glass bottle by soaking it in water. Then, degrease the surface with alcohol. Paint the product with primer. The master class involves the use of postcards. Cover it with acrylic varnish and dry. Now, peel off the top tier of paper and cut out a suitable motif. 
The bottle is smeared with glue, and the selected pictures are applied on top. Gently smooth the drawing to avoid bubbles and wrinkles.
It is necessary to dilute the paint, which, in your opinion, matches the color of the bottle. Draw a darker outline with the brush. Dip the foam washcloth into a light tone of paint and create a haze by smoothing the edges of the image. 
Now, it remains only to paint the veins in silver using an old brush and draw the details. The final touch is varnishing the entire surface of the champagne. Decoupage of a bottle of champagne for a wedding, successfully done. This craft will perfectly decorate wedding tables. A master class on how to decoupage bottles with a cloth, watch the video below. 
In order to implement such an interesting and voluminous master class, and create glass decoupage with pantyhose, you will need the following list of materials: a bottle, craquelure, alcohol, pantyhose, PVA glue, acrylic varnish and napkins, as well as
, washcloth and acrylic paint.
Take the bottle and degrease it using alcohol. Take nylon tights and dip them completely in the glue solution. Then, stretch them over the item to be decorated and form folds. Napkins are also impregnated with glue, you need to make flowers out of them. Drying time is one or two days. 
After that, the product is covered with black paint based on acrylic. Let dry for a while. Choose the picture motif you like and apply it to the bottle, covering it with several layers of glue. Don't forget to take breaks between layers. 
Wait for it to dry, and boldly apply golden acrylic paint with a washcloth, painting over black. Next, the craquelure is applied with a synthetic brush, and after four hours, the second layer is being adjusted. When another two hours pass, and you will see how the craquelure turns into cracks. Using a bituminous patina, we make the effect of aging crafts by overwriting cracks. The final touch that appears after using the craquelure is the application of acrylic varnish to secure the creative work. 
Decoupage on glass with toilet paper begins with the preparation of accessories:
Prepare a bottle, and if you want, you can use several cans, after wiping it with alcohol. Cut out suitable miniatures from the napkin. Small squares are cut out of toilet paper. To apply glue to paper, you need a thin brush. Now, evenly attach the cutouts to the bottle, as shown in the photo. We leave it to dry. 
Toilet paper is very thin, so we paint it with white acrylic paint. Large pictures are glued in the central part of the bottle, and small ones on the cap. 
After everything is dry, paint the entire light part of the bottle with blue acrylic paint. The next step is painting with a golden color, applying it to a washcloth. 
Twist from a napkin, thin bundles and paint them in gold. When they dry, you need to make an ornament out of them and stick them on the bottle. After that, the entire surface is varnished. Decoupage of a glass bottle, safely made with your own hands, toilet paper. 
The next master class for beginners will teach you how to use craquelure when working on crafts. We wash all the tags from the bottle and degrease it with alcohol or nail polish remover. We prime the container with white. 
Now, you need toilet paper, with which we will decorate the bottle. Wet the paper in glue and attach it to the bottle, making small folds. This procedure must be done very quickly. After that, the craft will take on a three-dimensional look. Tear out a suitable motif from a decoupage card and glue it on PVA glue. The photo shows the result. Leave the bottle to dry for about 6 hours. 
Take acrylic paint of the same color as shown in the photo. Apply it on the surface, but not on the whole, but in parts to make the craquelure more spectacular. Apply craquelure and wait for about two hours. Then, cover the product with light acrylic paint. Paint over those metas where the toilet paper lies, also in white. 
After drying, the bottle is covered with a finishing varnish, as shown in the photo. The voluminous master class on this is over. If you want to learn how reverse decoupage on glass or decoupage of bottles with napkins is done, we suggest watching a video showing work on a nautical-style bottle. 
As you can see, the instruction and master class for decoupage of bottles, as well as jars for bulk products, is simple and interesting. It will be clear even for beginners. The variety of master classes and even voluminous ones will let your imagination fly.
