We will tell you how and how to decorate your old wallet with your own hands.
Paint decoration
Staining is the easiest way to change the appearance of the product. Here, the option with full coloring or partial drawing is suitable.
Instruments
For work you will need:
- purse;
- brushes;
- alcohol;
- cotton pads;
- stencil;
- acrylic paints;
- masking tape;
- varnish.
Completing of the work
The surface of the wallet should be degreased. To do this, carefully wipe the product with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol. Leave to dry completely. If there are places on the surface that do not need to be painted, they can be glued with masking tape. It will help protect items from paint.
Staining is carried out in several stages. Each layer must be left to dry completely and only after proceeding to the second. In the process of painting should not change the direction of the brush.
Important! Paint is applied in a thin layer. A minimum of 3 consecutive applications is recommended.
Stencils are suitable for creating a drawing. After complete drying, the result must be fixed with acrylic varnish.
Decoupage
Decorating in the style of decoupage is very popular when updating furniture or interior. This option is also suitable for updating the wallet. For work, similar materials will be required, as in the above method. Stencils should be replaced with napkins or cloth clippings that will decorate the accessory.
The surface of the wallet is thoroughly degreased, the fastener places are sealed with tape. We process each side several times with acrylic paint of the desired shade.
Tip . Do not forget that the next layer should be applied after the previous one is completely dry.
We put a cloth or napkin on the surface of the wallet, process it with varnish. Carefully smooth the material with a brush to avoid wrinkles or tubercles . The excess is carefully trimmed with a clerical knife.
Rhinestones and Beads
These materials are actively used when updating accessories. Ready-made stripes, self-made or bought in a specialized store, are suitable for work.
The decor is attached to the surface of the wallet with glue. For application, it is recommended to use a brush. Glue is accurately distributed on the decorated surface. Excess should be cleaned immediately with a thick cloth to avoid drying out and subsequent stains. When decorating, you can decorate the entire surface or distribute the embroidery in the corners of the accessory.
Important! At the initial stage, do not forget to degrease the surface.
Lace and appliques help to completely transform, and sometimes update the appearance of any product. When working with lace, the steps are similar to decoupage. The wallet can be painted, and then pasted over with lace. Cut off excess with scissors or a clerical knife.
Most applications already have an adhesive layer. In order to decorate the surface, remove the protective film and carefully place the selected image on the wall surface. If one is missing, glue is needed. It is applied to the seamy side of the application with a brush. When working, carefully monitor the surplus. When they appear, glue should be immediately removed with a soft cloth.
Useful Tips
- When working with lace, the surface can also be treated with acrylic varnish, and the corners can be decorated with metal inserts.
- Decorating should only be done with a clean product . The fabric wallet must be washed thoroughly, the leather wallet must be cleaned of possible contaminants.
- For fastening leather applications, the sewing option is also suitable. If the wallet is made of soft fabrics, the picture can be sewn manually to the wall of the product.
- When making a decoupage, accessories with slightly smeared edges look original. To achieve this effect, the edges of the paint should be lightly treated with a soft foam sponge.
Each girl approaches the choice of a wallet with special requirements. The product should have an attractive appearance, as well as complement any image. World trends are changing with enviable speed, and therefore it is not always possible to purchase a stylish accessory. A few tricks will help everyone who wants to radically transform any wallet.
