How To Use Mod Podge With Napkins
Oh for the record i like to call mod podge modge podged.
How to use mod podge with napkins. See more ideas about napkins napkin decoupage mod podge crafts. Then i sealed the napkins with 2 coats of mod podge. I prefer using a sponge brush because they do not leave brush strokes and the mod podge goes on nice and even. Again you press the napkin into the mod podge. Using mod podge with napkins can be a little tricky but with a little practice and some patience you can have it mastered in no time.
But if you are mod podging words from a thicker paged magazine onto say a terra cotta pot you would use a bit more mod podge to glue them in place. You know the gel stain is my favorite to use. Finally i use my paintbrush to apply more mod podge to the top. I get asked my tips on decoupage with napkins and i definitely recommend trying a test first using a cheap tile you can get from a home improvement store they cost about 50. I suggest doing at least one layer of this around the pumpkins seam to create a smoother final product.
The rule of thumb tends to be the thicker the paper the more mod podge you can use. You may not get them perfect. Once i was done distressing i drilled a new hole for the new drawer knobs. You can use your fingers to smooth out any wrinkles. If you apply the top coat before distressing.
Use a piece of plastic wrap on top to smooth the image. There will be overlapping gathers just because of the shape but it will still look fine. It makes it super difficult to distress the napkins at all. Aug 1 2020 explore gail cavallo s board napkins mod podge on pinterest. This will help you smooth the napkin down without tearing.
Place mod podge on the surface of the item and then place the napkin or portion of napkin design down on top. Do not apply the top coat of mod podge until after you have already distressed the napkins. It dries quickly and is not messy like the other stains. For example if you are mod podging an image from a thin napkin onto a dresser use a thinner coat of mod podge. The texture is fabulous on the stained board with the napkins i used from marshall s.