Remodel Fairly Ornamental Napkins Into Stunning Mod Podge Plates

Have you ever ever Mod Podged? I am not a crafter however I made this little cleaning soap dish plate for my lavatory utilizing a quite simple craft method . I simply needed to share it.

A good friend of mine not too long ago hosted a small, casual craft class in her house and invited a couple of of us over to hitch in. 

I’ve to be sincere — I’m not a artful individual. Not even just a little. However I went with an open thoughts, and I’m so glad I did. If I might do that mission, really anybody can. It was easy, relaxed, and surprisingly enjoyable — and all of us walked away with one thing genuinely stunning.

We every began with a plain shell

We painted the again of the shell gold

The method we used is named Mod Podge — mainly a glue-and-sealer that permits you to adhere fairly designs onto totally different surfaces. It’s straightforward to work with and really forgiving (which was good for me!).

I lower the serviette to suit the shell

We used ornamental paper napkins as our design aspect, and watching them rework into one thing beautiful was virtually magical. 

This was the particular glue that glues down the serviette

A good friend made this one with mah Jong tiles on it

I couldn’t imagine how one thing so easy might flip into such an enthralling completed piece.

Slicing away the additional

It is a simple enjoyable mission that may simply be accomplished with youngsters. The perfect factor to do is to look it up on YouTube and observe instructions. 

We additionally made a glass trivet from a transparent glass. 

Clear glass trivet. I put gold paint across the edges and a fairly serviette.

Find out how to Mod Podge a Ornamental Plate

Vital: This system is for ornamental use solely. Don’t eat instantly off a Mod Podged plate except you might be utilizing a product particularly labeled food-safe and sealing it correctly.

What You’ll Want:

• A transparent glass plate (easy floor works greatest)

• Ornamental paper napkins (the skinny, printed variety)

• Mod Podge (Matte or Gloss)

• Foam brush or comfortable paintbrush

• Scissors

• Plastic wrap or parchment paper (non-compulsory, for smoothing)

Step 1: Put together the Plate

Wash and dry the plate totally. Any mud or fingerprints can have an effect on how the design adheres.

Step 2: Separate the Serviette Layers

Most ornamental napkins have 2–3 layers. Fastidiously peel away the plain backing layers so that you’re left with simply the skinny printed layer. That is necessary — solely the highest layer needs to be used.

Step 3: Reduce Your Design

Reduce out the design or sample you wish to use. You are able to do a full-plate design or smaller items organized nonetheless you want.

Step 4: Apply Mod Podge to the Plate

Flip the plate the other way up (you’ll be engaged on the again so the design exhibits by means of the entrance).
Brush a skinny, even layer of Mod Podge onto the realm the place your serviette will go.

Step 5: Place the Serviette

Gently lay the serviette design face down onto the glued floor (keep in mind, you’re engaged on the again). Clean it fastidiously along with your fingers or place plastic wrap over it and easy outward to scale back wrinkles. Go slowly — the serviette is delicate.

Step 6: Seal the Design

As soon as the serviette is in place, flippantly brush one other skinny layer of Mod Podge over all the again of the serviette. Don’t overwork it — an excessive amount of brushing can tear the paper.

Step 7: Let It Dry

Permit the plate to dry utterly. This normally takes at the very least 1–2 hours, however in a single day is even higher.

Step 8: Add Additional Coats (Optionally available)

For sturdiness, apply 1–2 further skinny coats, letting every coat dry totally earlier than including the following.

We used this on the finish for an additional shiny coat to seal it. 

I had a good time making it ! Have you ever ever Mod Podged?