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How to Decoupage with Napkins without Wrinkles

We’re sharing our best tips and techniques on how to decoupage with napkins without wrinkles. Get the tutorial for perfect results every time! And I bet you couldn’t tell we used an old plastic container bottle for this craft, could you?

Plastic container decoupaged with pumpkin paper napkins.

Decoupage With Napkins Without Wrinkles

We all love a beautiful napkin decoupage project. But, there is nothing worse then getting to the final step and seeing that the napkin has wrinkles!

Because napkins are so fragile, it’s hard to go back and get the wrinkles out without tearing the napkin.

The good news is, there is a way to craft with napkins and achieve a perfectly wrinkle-free creation. We’re showing you the easy steps with a gorgeous paper pumpkin napkin on to an upcycled plastic container.

But, you can follow this same craft technique to create all kinds of decoupage projects. Let’s get to it so you can start crafting!

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Pumpkin napkins and a plastic container.

How to Decoupage with Napkins without Wrinkles

I shared the tutorial for this decoupage craft on a Facebook Live which you can watch here. Or if you prefer the photo tutorial, continue reading below.

Remove any labels from your container. If you’re having a hard time removing it, you can always heat it up with a heating tool or hair dryer which helps the label come off easier.

Prepare the printed paper napkins by removing additional ply layers leaving just the one printed layer.

Apply a coat of decoupage over the entire container. If you’re using a wood surface or one with color, make sure it’s smooth and painted a light color before decoupaging.

Applying a layer of glue onto a plastic container.

Let the decoupage glue dry completely.

Drying the glue.

Place the napkin on top of the container and gently press down with your fingers. Cut off any excess.

Cutting excess napkins pieces.

Place a piece of parchment paper over top of the napkin and take your heated iron and gently rub back and forth.

Rubbing the mini iron over the napkin.

This iron on method has the smoothest and nicest finish for decoupage! You can also had another coat of glue on top of the napkin.

Plastic container decoupaged with pumpkin paper napkins.

Look at that beautiful smooth finish! If you have not tried the iron-on method yet for decoupage, it really is a great technique.

Think about all of the creations you can make for your own home or to give as gifts. Using recycled containers makes this a very inexpensive craft too.

If you do use this technique on your next decoupage craft, make sure to show it off to us! It really makes our day. Tag us on Facebook or Instagram– we can’t wait to see it!

More Decoupage Crafts

Just look at all the creative ways the same crafting technique can be applied. You can decoupage on plastic, glass, wood and even rocks!

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How to Decoupage with Napkins without Wrinkles

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We're sharing our best tips and techniques on how to decoupage with napkins without wrinkles. Get the tutorial for perfect results here.
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Instructions
 

  • Remove any labels from your container.
  • Prepare the printed paper napkins by removing additional ply layers leaving just the one printed layer.
  • Apply a coat of decoupage over the entire container.
  • Let the decoupage glue dry completely.
  • Place the napkin on top of the container and gently press down with your fingers.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper over top of the napkin and take your heated iron and gently rub back and forth.
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Jamie

Thursday 13th of June 2024

What temperature do you set the heat press at?

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