SKI SLOPE 4-Inch Circle Ornament | Joyful Double-Sided Decoupage Ornament | Includes Wood Bead Accent and Ribbon Loop at Top for Hanging

Decoupaged Circle Ornament is a wonderfully cheerful and joyful addition to any seasonal ornament collection... and it's perfect for a unique holiday gift.

Upcycled 4-inch-diameter acrylic circle ornament includes an attached wood bead at the top with a loop of ribbon for easy hanging. This flat disk ornament is hand painted and hand decoupaged with designer paper napkins featuring winter ski slope with skiers and snow-covered cabins... visible on both sides of the ornament!

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, and glass or metal containers, and acrylic or wood ornaments) 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.

Decoupage ornaments 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.

Our decoupage products are individually hand crafted and will have slight variations from the images.