How To Use Mod Podge With Scrapbook Paper

You can use any method of design that you like i happened to use scrapbook paper and a few steampunk type embellishments.

How to use mod podge with scrapbook paper. If you want to mod podge a round item like a can measure the height of the item and cut the paper fabric according to that height. Blogger amy anderson from mod podge rocks will show you how. Cut the paper or fabric out using a pair of scissors or a craft knife. I apply mod podge to the surface as well as to the back of the paper or fabric. Then place on the wood.

Maybe this book cover craft is for you like this one was for me. Give it at least 10 minutes before you move on to the next step because you don t want it to shift on you. Apply a thin layer of mod podge to the back of your paper with a makeup wedge. I cut my paper or fabric to fit the surface i typically use a ruler and craft knife over scissors to get the most precise fit. Have you ever wondered how to avoid wrinkles and bubbles in your mod podge project.

Don t put a top coat on right away. Cut your scrapbook paper for the desired piece you want to use. This is the process i use to get a perfectly smooth finish. Next wrap the paper fabric around the cylinder and mark where it starts to overlap. Then you will be putting two layers of mod podge on top of the paper and tile about 20 minutes apart you are sealing and protecting the paper.

I love the message and the florals on this piece. Set the paper lightly onto the surface first. Use a squeegee for small objects or a rubber silicone roller brayer for large objects. Add a protective coat of mod podge to the project using a sponge or flat brush. So if your son is a baseball fan or your daughter is into flower power you can decorate it to fit their likes and wants.

Again you don t want it to be too thick or have any heavier spots. Keep smoothing until all of the bubbles are removed. I finally learned how to decoupage paper using mod podge without the paper bubbling and wrinkling. Nudge it into place if needed then gently pat it down. Place the paper onto the mod podged surface and smooth it down.