Awww, that's really special. One day I'll do a pet video where we can decoupage our pets onto something but I'm trying to get an idea of what else we can decoupage over. :) hugs GF!

You are so welcome!

I don’t see the name of the topcoat. What is it please

I love hearing from you Sandra! I did NOT know you lived in Louisiana. I'm hoping you fared well during that last storm? I am not a fan of the heat at all, so I'm happy with the cooler temps although it got up into the 70s today, even that felt a little too warm for me. It was beautiful but I'm ready for the chilly sweater weather. I want to light the fire place too. ;) See you next week! Patti

Which top coat did she recommend? I couldn’t find it in the links. thank-you in advance!

Very good video but could not find the link to your top coat could you let me know what it is

What topcoat did she use?

Thank you looking for one in uk

Hi Wendy, can you please share with me what the top coat you are using. I have struggled with this girl some time. Thanks in advance- thanks in advance and be safe.

@@margiedurham650 I've tried mod podge, polycrylic, triple thick, some brand of clear spray sealer, spar varnish, and now the engine enamel. I haven't been able to find anything that a hot cup won't stick to. I really wanted to use Christmas napkins to make coasters for family gifts, but I just can't find the right topcoat, so I put it on the back burner! Sorry I can't help you, except to tell you what didn't work for me.

@@wendypierre7987, o wow Wendy I have spent so so wanting to do coasters as well. I just bought the engine enamel by Dupli-Color because I thought the lady I watch recommended, wh n I read your post you had tried this and don’t work my heart sank. If I find anything I will be happy to text you - still time to do before Christmas. Thank you for replying 😊

@@margiedurham650 thank you and good luck with it. I would be interested to hear how it works for you.

sorry about that, I find these napkins in little odd stores I visit in my travels. Sometimes you can find them on Ebay if not Amazon. :)

Hi I agree Polyvine with the shells is the one I use and it works perfectly. I use a sealer like matte medium first to seal the napkin in place first then let it dry completely then I use the polyvine. I tested it with coffee cups and it works. Not sure how high the heat resistance is but it is good enough for coffee cups.

I would like to know this as well. I just used the top coat spray mentioned in THIS video, but I found my heated mug stuck to my coaster. Going to try another coating to see if it works better as the top coat mentioned in her new video is VERY expensive and out of stock. I hope we get a reply from patioelf

@@kathryn4310 I'm curious as to which decoupage glue you used, does it really make a difference?

In the description- there are links for napkins but I could not find those exact napkins. I have napkins from decades ago! ;) Thank you Nee! Patti

the short answer is yes. Hopefully you have a laser printer b/c you may have found that the ink jets prints will run. And yes you can follow all the same steps to get the heat proof coasters.

@@patioelf What was the last sealant for the heat proof coasters???

do not use anything that sprays on mari

Same here. Seems she doesn’t reply to any of the questions. I had the same problem I couldn’t find the TECO Art americana Chalky finish. What’s the good of any of her videos? If we can’t find the product she insists we use?

I can't find it either. It would be nice if you just mentioned the name and showed it in your video. Thank you.

if you click on the word "more" in the description, there is a link to the product that says "Best heat proof Top coat" The company I work for does not allow me to use other companies products in my videos. :) sorry about that.

Im late replying but I have used other methods. I watch here for her best methods and advice but I know what you mean about heat activated. Im 67 now and we did amatuer decoupage in young teens which was late 60s, early 70s. All I knew of then was using "varnish". Not knowing what it was but did know it was the kind needing turpentine to clean brushes. Im the type that when I wanted to make my own chalk paint I also looked up what chalk was! So we used the varnish both under and over the decoupage that literally was pics from magazines that could in todays methods have smeared but not with the varnish? Right now I use elmers cheap glue with water. I find it worked fine for my first project. I did buy the one not talked about but I think watering that one down or even adding a spot of glue may make it work better. I put napkins on a set of those stone coasters supposed to absorb water but they absorbed coffee stains. Used my homemade chalk paint I make with Behr sample paints and plaster patch powder. My glue and water, both under and over. let set and use clear wax on top. Works great. No issues. In this case I wonder at what tiles she used? The only thing good about things that dont work out I usually find whatever it is peels off easy includng paint not sticky or napkins.

Ive also seen people use an iron to stick the item they want to decoupage onto a dried acrylic top coat. Then top coat again. No wrinkles.

Available on Amazon. check her links at the top of the comments.

@@pegcordova7315 I'm in uk. Just wanted an equivalent brand if anyone knows of any? The brand she uses is always unavailable

Yes

I think it's to actually make the surface rougher, chalk paint is not the smoothest

She didn’t say but I don’t see her really answering any questions. Not sure she can’t tell the name without using links unless opening the link givers her a commission

Dollar Tree had the peacock napkins several years ago. I don't know about the other ones she used.

Hi Jan...I used one coat, and I did make sure to give them about 3 days to fully cure near a heat vent (in an unused room) :)

Thank you I will do that, so far they look great can’t wait to see and use them. Love your’e videos. Jan

@@patioelf What was the name of it please.

How many weeks did it cure? I tried 3 weeks and a mug still stuck and left a ring..

@@lisa_marie_1982 it was at least three weeks (maybe more). However, my sister-un-law who Igave them to said they do leave a ring (you have to look for it though). . I was so disappointed. I've given up coaster making because of this. Good luck, hope you figure it out.

That's ok, it was after the decoupage glue. :)

Hi Marjorie... the coasters I used have been on hand for a long time so I'm not sure where I got them but I know that Home Depot, and Floor and Decor have similar ones. ;) Patti

@@patioelf thank you so much for responding

Margie, yeah, my hubby worked HD for years. I got all my tiles for coasters there.

Why won’t you post the name of the sealer?????

I only used one coat for the coasters. Cheers Amapro. ;)

She said she had them from long ago But you can find similar ones from the links provided in the description