The napkin technique, also known as decoupage, is a great way to create pretty things in a quick and, above all, easy wayMotifs on the Easter egghave it brought. It's not just us adults who enjoy this technology. Because it is so easy to implement, children can also use it and create their own beautiful Easter eggs that look so beautiful that they are almost too good to eat. So it's good that you can also use blown or plastic eggs for the napkin technique at Easter.
But of course eggs are not the only suitable objects that can be designed in this way. For example, make a beautiful Easter candle for the Easter table or stick flower motifs on a wooden planter, a flower box or a picture frame, or look for Easter motifs if the decoration is specialfor Easteris thought. Do you need some instructions, tips on glue and inspiration for napkin techniques for Easter? We can help you with that!
Napkin technology for Easter – which glue?
There are special glue for decoupage that you can use (e.g. Mod Podge). It is suitable for blown eggs,if you want to stick napkins on plastic eggs, for papier-mâché and wooden eggsand other materials. However, if you want to create boiled eggs that will be eaten later, it is recommended to use natural glue for the Easter eggs using decoupage technique. Protein and sugar have proven to be a good combination for this purpose.In this articlewe explain how to make the glue to create boiled Easter eggs using napkin technique and egg whites. Glue is even unnecessary for candles. The motifs are simply sealed directly into the candle wax with a slightly heated spoon.
Napkin technology – ideas for Easter
So you can be beautifulMake your own decorations, without you having to be a crafting professional, because decoupage is really easy, but still a lot of fun. Below we show some great Easter craft ideas using napkin technology for Easter eggs, coasters, candles and vases with instructions. Simply find napkins with motifs that meet your requirements as well as the necessary glue and a few other supplies and you can get started with the napkin technique for Easter.
Design Easter eggs for Easter using napkin technology
How nice that there is such a large selection of napkins these days. Because this way you can quickly find something suitable to create unique motifs withNapkin technique for Easter eggsto find. You don't need to be an experienced artist and draftsman for this. Would you likeMake vintage Easter eggs yourself, choose floral or other motifs in this style. But of course you can also choose typical Easter motifs, for example playful onesDesigning Easter eggs for children using napkin technology. Here's how you can use the napkin technique on eggs at Easter:
- blown or artificial eggs (e.g. made of plastic, papier-mâché or wood)
- napkins
- Glue for decoupage (e.g. Mod Podge)
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Document
Easy instructions for decoupage eggs
Take the napkins and remove the top layer (the one that also has the designs printed on it). Then roughly cut out the motifs. Lay out your mat and you can start using the napkin technique for Easter and decorate the Easter eggs. To do this, apply glue to the desired area of the egg with the brush. Place the motif on top.
Arrange Easter eggs nicely
Then use your finger or a slightly firmer brush to gently stroke the design to smooth it out. The glue is absorbed by the paper and comes through. The motif should be completely wet. If not, apply another layer of glue on top. Allow the eggs to dry thoroughly, then display them proudly in a matching Easter basket or basket (or how about the bucket below). Or decorate with itthe Easter bouquet!
Beautiful pastel colors
With flowers and lettering
With tree blossoms
Easter napkin technique for buckets instead of Easter baskets with fabric instead of napkins
Not only can you use the napkin technique on eggs, but alsoon many other items. How about a bucket like this that can not only be used instead of a basket to store Easter eggs, but in which the children can collect all the eggs from the garden at Easter. Decorated with matching motifs, the bucket creates the perfect Easter atmosphere. How to perform the napkin technique for Easter:
- Handkerchief (long enough to fit around the bucket)
- Bucket
- Mod Podge
- Paint brush
- Scissors
Crafting with fabric – instructions
Measure the height of the bucket and mark it on the handkerchief, allowing for an additional 2.5 cm at the bottom. You can also simply hold the fabric up to the bucket and mark it. Then cut the fabric to the measured height. Apply glue to the sides of the bucket and adhere the fabric to it, starting just below the rim. You have to cut the fabric a little in the area where the handle is. Then fold the protruding fabric at the bottom edge of the bucket over the bottom of the bucket and glue it in place in the same way. Once the fabric is in place, spread another layer of Mod Podge over it and allow the glue to dry thoroughly for several hours. The perfect oneAlternative to the Easter basket!
Coasters with napkin technique for Easter – instructions
Just as you can design Easter eggs with decoupage, you can do the same with other objects. A white color like that of the eggs is the best basis here, as the layers of the napkins are very thin and any other base color would show through. Unfortunately, not every object that you would like to design is white or light. In such cases, you can either use thin fabric instead of paper or you can first apply a layer of white paint, as in the following exampleEaster coasters.
- Coasters of any shape
- Mod Podge
- Easter themed napkins
- Paint brush
- white acrylic paint and possibly other colors for any backgrounds
This is how you make the coasters yourself
Since the coasters you can design yourself have a relatively light color, depending on the motif you choose, you could leave them that way and attach the napkin motifs straight away. Since a white rabbit was chosen in the example and a colored background was also desired, the coasters were made firstwith acrylic paintsprepared. Apply a coat of white paint and let it dry. In the meantime, cut out the design. As soon as the paint has dried, place the motif on the coaster, trace the outline very finely with a pencil and remove the motif again.
Use any Easter and spring motifs
Then you can paint the desired background around the motif and let it dry thoroughly. Next, apply a thin layer of glue and place the design on the prepared outline. Apply another layer of glue on top and allow the finished coasters to dry.
For the modelswith floral patternBy the way, only a layer of white acrylic paint was applied (if it doesn't cover enough, apply another layer after it's dry) and then the napkin with the flowers on top.
With wooden discs
Also wooden discsare ideal as coasters and can be decorated with napkins. After the first layer of glue, place the entire layer of the napkin (or just certain motifs if you like) on the window, apply another layer of glue and let it dry. You can then use sandpaper to remove the excess napkin along the bark, creating an even transition. The result is a rustic table decoration with a vintage touch.
Homemade vases with napkins
A pretty one also belongs on the Easter tableBouquet of seasonal flowers. But if you would like to use a special vase this time, you can simply design it yourself. A wide variety of containers are suitable for this: normal vases, bottles, cans, jugs and much more. It is best to choose a white or transparent model or apply white paint before starting the Easter napkin technique. Either way, the surface should be cleaned well and dry beforehand.
Then apply glue to the desired areas, fix the motifs and then seal them with another layer of glue. Once everything is dry, you can arrange your bouquet in it. If you put twigs in the vase, you can also create a pretty Easter bouquet, use the napkin technique for Easter eggs to create matching eggs and then hang them on the twigs. Or how about youDesign plates?
Design candles with decoupage
No matter whether flowers and other spring motifs or typical Easter motifs such as chicks, rabbits and lambs - everything looks beautiful on a candle and turns it into a unique eye-catcher. And the best thing about decoupage with candles is that you don't even need glue. You can also use candlesdo it Yourself.
- Candle to design
- Tealight
- Spoon
Use the napkin technique for Easter with a spoon
Cut out the chosen motifs from the napkin. Light the tea light and place the candle you want to create in front of you. Briefly heat the inside of the spoon, quickly place the motif on the desired spot and carefully stroke the outside of the spoon over the motif. By heating the inside, you prevent any soot on the heated side from getting onto the motif. As you work, you'll also quickly get the hang of how long you need to heat the spoon for to get a sufficient temperature to melt the wax as you paint. As it melts, the napkin penetrates the candle and becomes trapped in the wax once it solidifies again.
