FLORAL CHARTREUX CAT Decoupage Rectangle Glass Vase | Modern Rectangle Glass Vase | Unique Home Decor | Floral Bouquet Container

Decoupage Rectangular Glass Vase works fantastically with all types of flower arrangements, and it's a beautiful display piece either with or without an added bouquet. This modern style rectangle glass vase makes an interesting and joyful addition to any eclectic home decor collection, and it's a cheerful, unique gift option for any special occasion... or just because!

Upcycled 6-inch-tall rectangular glass vase is quite rugged with a thick weighty base, so it will not tip over when filled with top-heavy blooms. It is hand painted white on the exterior vertical sides, and then it is hand decoupaged with designer paper napkins featuring a floral Chartreux cat and matching flowers.

This item is Made-to-Order and will ship-out within a week after order placement, and because it is hand decoupaged and hand painted, it will have slight variations from the images.

WHAT IS DÉCOUPAGE? Decoupage is the art or technique of decorating surfaces by applying shapes or illustrations cut from various forms of paper. According to Merriam-Webster.com, “Decoupage originated in France in the 17th century as a means of artistically decorating pieces of furniture with pictures. It took a few centuries, but by the mid-20th century decoupage became a household name in American interior decoration.”

OUR DECOUPAGE TECHNIQUE is accomplished by first selecting artistic, whimsical images from designer paper napkins. The inked design layer of the three-ply paper napkin is separated, and it is either precut to specific sections of the design, or the excess design will be trimmed after it has been applied. The décor items (such as clay pots, wood birdhouses or ornaments, and glass or metal containers) are always primed with white acrylic paint prior to applying the designs onto the surfaces. Between priming and affixing the designs, a unique acrylic paint color is created to complement the napkin design, and then the areas to be highlighted are painted with the special color-mixture. The decoupage application process requires careful placement of the delicately thin paper napkin over a layer of brushed-on decoupage glue. After the napkin is arranged on the glue, the wrinkles are gingerly but firmly smoothed-out. Then, another generous layer of glue is painted over the top of the napkin design. Once dry, the painted and decoupaged surfaces are completely covered with a clear coat of water-based polyurethane to help protect and preserve all materials from the effects of moisture. Because the finish sealant is water-based, it will not "yellow" over time.

Decoupaged Glass Vases are generally recommended for indoor use. If used outside, the exterior surfaces may need to be recoated occasionally with a water-based polyurethane for extended protection against outdoor elements.