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?

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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Materials Needed

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• Plastic container
• Decorative paper napkins
• Decoupage or Mod Podge
• Mini heat press or EasyPress Mini
• Parchment paper

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.

Let the decoupage glue dry completely.

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

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

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.

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!

• Upcycled Coffee Canister
• Bumble Bee Upcycled Wood Box
• Decoupage Napkins onto Glass Jars
• Paper Napkin Decoupage on Clay Pots
• How to Decoupage a Rock

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