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I bought a papier mache box, and a bottle of mod podge. I want to cover the box with SU designer paper and put embellishments on it etc... But I'm kind of unsure how to do this. Do I use the MP like ruber cement, and brush it on the box, then put the paper where I want it? I feel kind of dumb, but I've nver tried this before.
I use Modge Podge to hold layers of stamped jewelry together. I use part of a sponge and rub on the modge podge where I want it and give it a bit to dry. Be sure if you get it somewhere where it is unwanted you wipe it up quickly - it sticks very well!
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also, don't try to speed up the drying process by heat setting it. It will make the mod podge sticky!! I just brush it on where I want it. I glue my paper down first (usually with mod podge) wait 15 minutes, then mod podge the whole thing.
I have a related question. I've only used mod podge on non-porous surfaces like clipboards. If i want to use it on a wood or papier-mache box do I need to prep the surface first?
also, don't try to speed up the drying process by heat setting it. It will make the mod podge sticky!! I just brush it on where I want it. I glue my paper down first (usually with mod podge) wait 15 minutes, then mod podge the whole thing.
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Becky
So you also mod podge over all the paper? Does it distort the look of the paper? How long do you let it dry? Then after, is this when you would put your 3-dimensional embellishments ie. hodge podge hardware or other stamped stuff?
Here's how I've done it on the non-porous surfaces. I paint or whatever I want to do to the base. When that's dry I apply a layer of mod podge. While that is still wet, I lay on the paper and then brush on another layer of mod podge over the paper. I do this for each layer of paper. Let that dry thoroughly and then glue on any of your other embellishments, etc.
If you will email me your email address I'll send it to a friend of mine who is the queen of mod podge and she can tell you how to use it. I've been practicing with it, but am not too great with it yet or I'd help you out. I've used it on cards and it warps them a little, but not too badly if you use it correctly. I posted a card today and it turned out great. I just used a thin layer and it was fine. Mod podge is like a sealer.... works great and sounds like just what you need for your project. My email is [email protected].
I have used Modge Podge on old lamps and wooden tables from the "junk" store. When doing one of these projects, I always clean the surface first of the object that I will be covering. Then I cut out the paper pieces and mentally arrange them using a focal point slightly off center and to the right or left. Be sure to overlap the pictures. I "glue" them by using a small foam brush and covering the paper with the Modge Podge just as if it were white glue. Be very careful to press the paper down getting out all air bubbles. Allow to dry. It does dry rather quickly, but do not try to rush it. Adding fresh Modge Podge on a layer that is not truly dried will result in a sticky mess. After covering the entire surface, paint a coat of Modge Podge all over. Allow to dry thoroughly. After two coats, I lightly, very lightly sand with the finest grit sandpaper to remove any bubbles that occur....and they will, believe me. Then take a clean cloth and gently wipe away the sanded powder that happened when you sanded. Then apply a couple of more coats. I let this dry for several days and then spray with a clear acrylic sealer such as Krylon. I use pictures that I cut out of magazines, catalogs and or old books. It is a lot of fun to do this, and covering an old table, legs and all, is astonishing when completed. Good luck to you!
PS...I forgot to tell you to clip all around the edges of a picture "IF" you are applying to a curved area. This makes it ever so easy!
Now I have to go home and bust out the Mod Podge. I did ornaments a few years back covering the glass round ones with mulberry paper. It was messy but so much fun. I used blue paper and embossed in white snowflakes. I never thought about using the patterned paper. I have some left from a camp a few weeks ago and I wasn't sure if I would use it on an actual card. Yippee!
Now I have to go home and bust out the Mod Podge. I did ornaments a few years back covering the glass round ones with mulberry paper. It was messy but so much fun. I used blue paper and embossed in white snowflakes. I never thought about using the patterned paper. I have some left from a camp a few weeks ago and I wasn't sure if I would use it on an actual card. Yippee!
Oooh! that sounds totally cool! So you just tear the mulberry into little chunks? (see I told you I was very ignorant about all this!) Would patterned paper be too heavy to do that? Plus by tearing, would it take away from the pattern?
Now I have to go home and bust out the Mod Podge. I did ornaments a few years back covering the glass round ones with mulberry paper. It was messy but so much fun. I used blue paper and embossed in white snowflakes. I never thought about using the patterned paper. I have some left from a camp a few weeks ago and I wasn't sure if I would use it on an actual card. Yippee!
OOO! I like that idea!!! I'll have to try it myself. I haven't had much ornament success in the past. (well, maybe if I had followed some directions - LOL!)
you can get the plates at your local dollar store, and you've got a beautiful inexpensive gift for those holiday hostesses...just put some cookies on it, and you're ready to go!!!
I love the plate, can you post the directions. I just made 3 boxes using Mod Podge. I love the way they turned out. I got a bottle of it last year and had never tried using it. It was a lot of fun and I am going to use it for more projects.
Chris
Thanks Dawn for posting this thread...and thanks to all of the ladies who shared the great tips! I am doing Mod Podge (for the first time) on plates for holiday gifts and this thread has been VERY helpful! I will keep an eye on it to see if there is anymore tips to come.
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The plate is quite simple:
first you use a clear glass plate, make sure to clean it with windex (or whatever you use to cleean glass) Stamp your design onto your mulberry paper. spread a coat of mod podge onto the plate, sprinkle a little glitter all over the plate. The you apply your mulberry paper, making sure to get rid of as many air bubbles as you can (especially around the ridge of the plate, where the rim meets the 'flate' part) apply more mod podge over the paper, and let dry...simple as that. It IS messy though. I usually have overhang, and I wait for the plate to dry, and trim around the edge of the plate with my cutterbees...
also, I get 12x12 mulberry paper from www.createforless.com it's a pretty good value too!
On your plate, some of the snowflakes seem "brighter" than others. Were these stamped on the glass directly (underside of plate)? Or did you do it some other way?
And can you clarify - did you tear your mulberry first into smaller pieces? Or did you just use one large piece?
Sorry for being a pest, but this plate is SO pretty.
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No worries! I only stamped on the paper, I think it's just the ink colors that I used that some looked brighter than others. I noted in my last post that I ordered 12x12 mulberry paper and one sheet will cover the whole plate w/o tearing. The very first plate I did I used the SU mulberry and did have to tear it, and use pieces and wound up using 1 1/2 to 2 sheets of paper. HTH!
How do you use Mod Podge?
