In creating a decoupage craft, proper media is needed. Because not every media or surface can be used in creating a decoupage craft, it has different characteristics for each media. Proper selection of the media can provide a maximized, durable, and interesting decoupage product. Therefore, this article will discuss several materials that are suitable to be used as the media for decoupage products.

Generally, the media that are often used to apply the decoupage technique are wood, woven pandan, woven plastic, and bottles. Wood is one of the most used materials to apply this technique. It is because of the ease to find, and the surface that is easy to paint and coat. Other materials are woven pandan and woven plastic. Those two materials have sturdy characteristics so that the decoupage tissue and paper can be easily attached to the surface. Another material that can be used as a medium for the decoupage technique is a bottle. Bottles are usually used for decorative products as a display or a recycle.

This proper media selection also can be adjusted with the need of the product or output. Because every media has its pros and cons. For a beginner who wants to apply this technique, you may start with the selection of media that is easy to find and has sturdy surfaces so that the process of attaching decoupage tissue or paper can be done easily.