FOREST RABBITS - Decoupage Long-Stem Flower Vase | Kitchen Utensil Container

Decoupaged Tall Terracotta Vase is a large versatile container, perfect for long stem cut flowers in water or for dried flower arrangements. It's also a fantastic kitchen container for wood cooking utensils... or as beautiful stand-alone accent piece to compliment home decor. Our decoupage long-stem flower vase makes a thoughtful, unique gift option for any special occasion... mothers, birthdays, housewarming, anniversary, dorms, studio, patio, or just-because!

Upcycled 8.75-inch-tall, terracotta vase is hand decoupaged with designer paper napkin prints featuring sketched forest rabbits in a classic green. The vase is hand painted with our unique color mixture of "moss green" to accent the lovely forest scenes.

This item is Made-to-Order and will ship-out within a week after order placement. 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 items are generally recommended for indoor use. If used outside, the surfaces may need to be occasionally recoated with a water-based polyurethane for extended protection against outdoor elements.