Decoupage stool

Step 1: Disassemble the stool

-    Begin by removing the Allen screw at the bottom of the stool’s main threaded shaft

-    Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove the 4 screws holding the bottom plate of the seat

-    Set the screws and parts aside for reassembly later

Step 2: Decoupage the seat

-    Apply a consistent coat of Deco Pudge over the top of the seat

-    Most wood surfaces will be fine to apply right away, but if they're thickly varnish, lightly sand first for better adhesion

-    Carefully lay your chosen print over the layer of Deco Pudge. If your print is in pieces, align them next to each other to cover the seat

-    Smooth out any air pockets between the print and the Deco Pudge

-    Use a hobby knife to cut away the excess paper around the seat’s edges

Step 3: Decoupage the top of the stool

-    While the seat dries, repeat the same decoupaging process on the top of the stool (where the seat screws into the legs)

-    Cut away excess print around and metal components to fit the stool’s structure

Step 4: Decoupage the underside of the seat

-    Once the top of the seat is dry, turn it face down and remove the bottom plate by unscrewing the 4 screws

-    Apply Deco Pudge to the underside of the seat and lay down another print

-    Cut off any excess paper around the bottom of the seat

-    Allow it to dry, then reattach the bottom plate using the 4 screws

Step 5: Decorating the stool

-    To add more interest, cut out smaller details like flowers or other patterns from your print and apply them to the seat

-    Seal everything with another coat of Deco Pudge over the entire surface

Step 6: Decoupage legs and gusset

-    The stool has a gusset plate halfway down (it looks like a little shelf!)

-    Apply Deco Pudge to this area and cover it with a print

-    Cut the paper away from the metal components to maintain the stool's structure

-    Once everything is dry, reinsert the seat into the legs and make sure everything is secure

Now, set up your studio with your customised art stool for easel! Now your creative space feels like home 🏡