How To Use Mod Podge Fabric
Mod podge comes in a specific formula just for fabric and is quite easy to use.
How to use mod podge fabric. 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. Step 4 add 3 or 4 more fabric pieces laying them side by side or slightly overlapping and pressing hard. Sort of like wrapping a gift. Drape or form the fabric to its called for look and let the glue dry. Cut the paper or fabric out using a pair of scissors or a craft knife.
Use a top coat of mod podge to seal. Remove any excess glue and water from the fabric but take care not to twist it. Use the foam brush to apply a generous layer of mod podge on an area of the glass piece to cover with fabric. Press a fabric piece on the mod podge and press it hard with a sponge to make it stick well to the mod podge. Allow enough fabric to cover the entire canvas and over the back trim of the canvas.
It probably doesn t matter what side you mod podge i let the fabric dry thoroughly then cut it to the size of the sewing cabinet top. Use hard coat mod podge to prepare the fabric. Add decoupage medium to both the wood and the back of the fabric. Wash and dry your fabric. Check out this video from amy anderson blogger behind mod podge rocks as she leads you through the process.
I decided that after the entire canvas was covered. Fabric mod podge is really tough very durable and it s washable. You can then trim up where need be. So i always use it for projects that need to be durable like clothing accessories and furniture. When applying mod podge over a design apply one layer of the mod podge with side to side brush strokes.
Work slowly smoothing the fabric down to the wood adding more decoupage medium as you go it dries quickly. Set the frame or box down on the paper or fabric and trace around it using a pencil. Simply paint the back of the fabric and adhere it to the canvas. Smooth the fabric with a burnishing tool or the back of a spoon to remove any air bubbles. Allow that coat to dry for 20 minutes or so before applying another even layer of mod podge in up and down strokes.