Decopatch

[quizzywig]

Just having a go at decorating some little paper mache boxes. I painted them first with an equal mixture of PVA and water then I've started to paint them. I'm using poster paint and just doing the inside first, I've done 2 coats but not happy with the finifh. Should I have used acrylic? (I'm decopatching the outside of the boxes - not so tricky, I think). Anyone done any decopatch?

[mrs_overall]

Hi. Are you talking about decoupage? If not, decopatch is a new one on me

[Lie-in King]

Mrs O - they're excellent, weaned me off DIY for good...

[douglas9401]

http://www.createandcraft.tv/_251113.aspx

[quizzywig]

Definately decopatch.

[silliemillie]

Its a new one on me too. I do decoupage.
So whats Decopatch?

[boxtops]

Ah! This may explain....

http://www.thedecopatchplace.co.uk/page5.htm

[rockyracoon]

Is decopatch a new word for decoupage?. By the way, I'd use acrylic paints, much harder wearing than poster paints, plus a better finish.

[quizzywig]

I think you're right, rocky. Acryllics is probably the best. Thanks everybody, every bit of info helps.

[jonesytwotwo]

Try model aircraft paint. You may get the finish and colour from a model shop.

[hc4361]

"Decopatch is a modern version of decoupage: Decoupage works well on multiple surfaces i.e. ceramics, wood, earthenware, terracotta, glassware, paper, metal, candles and soap"

http://www.countryloveceramics.com/decopatch/

[Ann]

Decopatch sounds interesting, never heard of it before, but tried a Decoupage course some time ago ............

[Ann]

Had a look at the links you gave and it looks brilliant. Does anyone know how it would work on outdoor furniture. I have a terracotta topped cast iron patio table and chairs where the terracotta has chipped off with the frost and looks a real mess but I love the decorative backs to the chairs so want to keep them really.