In the tutorial below, I keep it simple with Matte Mod Podge. Use light-to-medium grit sandpaper to smooth the wooden surface. A damp cloth will sometimes cause the wood grain to rise or splinter. For heavy-duty projects, I recommend using a loosely woven cheesecloth tack cloth after sanding. Before or after cutting the napkins, separate the plies to reveal only the top layer. Most napkins have three layers, or plies. You can sand off any long edges after applying Mod Podge, since the paper is thin enough.
For fabric and thicker paper, cut squares slightly smaller than surface area, since thicker materials are harder to sand off later. For napkins, gently lay a square down starting in one corner and working your way toward the opposite corner. Use plastic food wrap see video to smooth out the napkin and prevent wrinkles.
For scrapbook paper, apply a more generous coat to the wood and spread some glue to the back of the paper before applying. Apply up to three coats of Mod Podge on all sides of the tissue box cover, waiting minutes between coats.
For a more protective topcoat, apply a sealer. If using a spray sealer, always do this in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors. This is part of a series of posts covering the art of decorating using decoupage techniques. Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram and tag firstdayofhome! Your email address will not be published.
Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. I consent to First Day of Home collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. Beautiful project. I was just wondering if there is a reason you used regular paper instead of the napkin on top of the box. Really want to try making one myself. Thanks for your ideas. Hi Karen! Thanks so much. I think it would look even prettier with the napkin on top, so you can easily make that change with yours.
Best of luck! Thank you so much! Hi Tracy! Yes, you should be able to spray the inkjet printed image with an acrylic sealer before using Mod Podge. I would spray both sides with very light coats a few times in a well-ventilated area, of course. I use a similar sealer for other craft projects, by the way. It adds a nice protective coat to finish things off. Glad you like the spoons! How long after using Mod Podge do I need to wait before applying sealer? Thank you!
Hi Lucy! I would wait about 30 minutes to 1 hour for the top coats of Mod Podge to try before applying a spray sealer. Perhaps it would help clarify the process. That sounds very long based on my experience. Best of luck to you! Feel free to write back with any more questions.
I am using a gloss finish mod podge to glue, coat an invitation. I sanded wood, sealed with a spray acrylic sealer, used glossy mod podge to attach to wood, then coated with 3 coats of the same mod podge.
Hi Andrea! Acrylic products typically dry right away, or within hours or in humid environments maybe longer. You can touch them, hang them, but you shouldn't expose them yet to rough handling.
Curing is when solvents in a product evaporate and a product reaches its maximum strength. Curing is a chemical process. Even craft paint goes through this process, as does wall paint, etc. You can hang a Mod Podge canvas once it's dried. Wear Mod Podge earrings. Fill a Mod Podged mason jar with candy and gift it. You shouldn't let people use a Mod Podge stepstool or table until it's cured. Or a Dishwasher Safe mug.
This is because those particular items will get handled and "abused" more. So you want your acrylic medium in this case, Mod Podge to have time to reach its strongest state.
Also an item is curing the entire 3 - 4 weeks. That means about 1. But cure time depends on environment where you live and other factors. Use your best judgement on when you can use the Mod Podged item based on how the final product will be handled.
If it's going to be beat up or washed, wait the four weeks. No, you don't need to seal the pages first. However, they might wrinkle. I recommend misting them with water due to being thin. If it's on a table, I'd consider using Mod Podge resin. How do you midge pudge onto glass? Jump to How-To. Continue to Content. Securely Shop Online. Connect With Us. Legal Privacy Policy. All rights reserved.
If you'd like to give new life to a piece of furniture or household object, decoupage it! Choose decorative paper or thin fabric and cut or tear it. Then use a clear-drying glue to apply the material to your clean surface. Let it dry and cover the entire piece with more glue. Once you've gotten the hang of this fun craft, try your hand at decoupaging wooden furniture or terra cotta pots for the garden.
Our Expert Agrees. A great way to decoupage is using extra wrapping paper or other decorative papers that you love and have extra. You can try using a single image, like a flower from a section of wrapping paper, or rip pieces of colored tissue paper and layer them together on your surface.
To decoupage, start by cutting up pieces of soft, flexible paper to decorate your item with. Next, wash and dry the surface of the item so it's nice and clean before you get started.
Then, use a paintbrush to paint glue onto a small area of the item. Once the glue is on, press a piece of paper over it and smooth it out. Repeat with the rest of the paper and then let the item dry for 8 hours. Finally, apply another layer of glue over the decoupage to seal the paper in place. For decoupaging ideas and more advanced techniques, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers.
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Article Summary. Method 1. Cover your workspace with paper to protect it from messes. Lay down several sheets of newspapers or an old cloth. This will prevent damage to your work surface and make cleanup easier. You may also want to put on an old t-shirt or an apron to protect your clothes. Choose the material you want to apply. You can use almost any paper or light fabric material to cover your surface. Wrapping or origami papers are great because they're decorative and a good weight.
Other types of material for decoupage include: [2] X Research source Wallpaper Magazines or catalogues Greeting cards Fabric or paper napkins Pages from old books.
Select the surface you want to decoupage. You probably already have a good idea of the item you want to decoupage. For example, you might want to update a chair, mirror, or box. You can decoupage onto wood, metal, glass, or ceramic. Consider decoupaging: [3] X Research source Vases or pots Plates, trays, mugs, or bowls Lamps and lampshades Frames Hardcover book Glass or plastic bottles.
Tear or cut the material to fit on the surface of your object. Use sharp scissors or a craft knife to cut the paper or fabric into shapes or an outline. If you'd like a rustic look, tear the material so it has rough edges. Decide if you'd like to place just a few pieces of material or if you'd like to overlap several pieces. For example, if you're covering a dresser, you may just want to cut 3 large pieces of paper that fit 3 drawers perfectly.
If you're decoupaging a small box, you might want to rip a variety of materials and overlap them on all sides of the box.
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