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Best base colors for decoupage
The base color determines how the decoupage sheet will look in the end. When the sheet gets wet during application, the base color shows through, especially in lighter shades. This is particularly noticeable in faces and other light details that you want to keep clear.
On the other hand, now that you know this, you can use any base color as a special effect to change the overall color appearance of the sheet.
Read our guide here to get started:
White base for the entire sheet
Best choice when:
- the sheet is light overall
- you want bright, clean colors
- you want to preserve the original details of faces and other light areas
- Good white base shades: Whitey White and Wedding Cake
Use a light shade on parts of the base to highlight
Works well when:
- the sheet doesn't cover the entire surface
- the sheet has only some light areas
- you want a natural blend
Dark base or dark furniture
A dark base doesn't really suit sheets at all, but you can certainly paint a dark piece of furniture and choose a light or dark image
- the sheet is dark or vibrant: still apply a light-colored paint underneath so the image on the sheet shows through accurately and in greater detail
- you intentionally want a dramatic effect
Rule of thumb:
The lighter the sheet or the more detailed the image, the lighter the base should be.
