How To Use Mod Podge With Napkins

The rule of thumb tends to be the thicker the paper the more mod podge you can use.
How to use mod podge with napkins. 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. Aug 1 2020 explore gail cavallo s board napkins mod podge on pinterest. First i paint on mod podge where i want the napkin to go. Then i sealed the napkins with 2 coats of mod podge. I suggest doing at least one layer of this around the pumpkins seam to create a smoother final product.
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. You may not get them perfect. Work on smoothing from the middle out. There will be overlapping gathers just because of the shape but it will still look fine. At this point i found that the damp napkin in mod podge combined with the mod podge on my fingers was doing more damage than good in handling my pumpkins.
It makes it super difficult to distress the napkins at all. 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. Finally i use my paintbrush to apply more mod podge to the top. For example if you are mod podging an image from a thin napkin onto a dresser use a thinner coat of mod podge. You know the gel stain is my favorite to use.
After i painted the jar with the mod podge i simply adhered the napkin to the jar and lightly painted over it again with the mod podge. Place mod podge on the surface of the item and then place the napkin or portion of napkin design down on top. If you apply the top coat before distressing. This will help you smooth the napkin down without tearing. I did absolutely nothing to this board after i mod podged the napkins.
Again you press the napkin into the mod podge. See more ideas about napkins napkin decoupage mod podge crafts. I prefer using a sponge brush because they do not leave brush strokes and the mod podge goes on nice and even. Use a piece of plastic wrap on top to smooth the image. You can use your fingers to smooth out any wrinkles.