Q&A for How to Decoupage

You can use many different things. I recommend trying scrapbook paper, magazine photos, newsprint, old sheet music, and old book pages.

Yes, though it's best to use those printed on photo paper.

Use the sandpaper to remove the excess once your project is completely dry.

Yes, you can use mod podge on wood. It may be best to get the one with gloss so you don't have to put a top coat on.

Coat the area well with a varnish first and repeat it several times until the roughness of the surface feels smooth. The varnish will fill into the rough surface.

Photo copy each side so it's blank on the back, that way nothing shows through when the paper is wet. Don't use an ink jet printer, and make sure you use a light-weight, thin paper.

Use a damp sponge or cloth to force out the bubbles. Also, apply the pictures slowly from one side or corner, smoothing them down as they lay down naturally, with plenty of product.

They are not flammable when dry, but I don't use this process on surfaces that will get hot like lampshades for instance. The glue/varnish will become sticky.

Decoupage a printed paper of the person or use Mod Podge's photo transfer medium.

If you apply lots and lots of layers of varnish, it should stay intact for a while.

Polyurethane. However, you must make sure that you completely seal the paper or the Polyurethane will seep through and eat the paper and ruin your project.

Yes, but the tray needs to be made of paper. After the vanish is dry, use a gentle cloth to wipe

Fabric is very tricky, but you would use the same steps above. However, the completed product will dry like a hard shell, so don't plan on sitting on the chair or you will crack the glaze. To decorate fabric that you want to sit on, try iron-ons or hand painting instead.

Yes, but you need to seal the fabric with 3 to 5 layers. Only iron on the back side of the material, though.

Yes, you can use mod podge on wood. It may be best to get the one with gloss so you don't have to put a top coat on.

My mom used wallpaper paste as the adhesive. We found it very cost-effective.

Yes, but if the picture is thin and has lots of bright colors, you would be able to see the bottle through it.

You copy the lyrics onto a Word document or Google Doc and print it out on a thin sheet of paper. Then you trim it as you like. After that, decoupage it as in the directions.

Yes. Follow the instructions above. Clean and dry it well. Use a primer if you are concerned it will not adhere well.

Yes. Use a big picture about the size of the plate, stick it down with Mod Podge, which is dishwasher safe. You could also decoupage mini pictures around the big picture to make a frame!

No, you should not do this on anything electronic.

Yes, use mod podge so it will be water-proof and dishwasher safe. Choose a nice bright color, so it stands out and everyone will want to use them.

As long as it is washed with clean, pure water afterwards and then thoroughly dried, it won't matter.

Yes. Old newspaper can be used as a material, but it may not be the best material.

Yes, as long as they are dry you can use real leaves.

Yes, you may. It will make the mirror useless, so you can use the frame, or you can decoupage over parts of the mirror but not all of it.

Polyurethane is a water- or oil-based plastic resin used for coating wood or as a wood finish. Varnish is an older type of finish made from resins, oils, and solvents, but very often, the term "varnish" is misused as a generic name for all types of wood finishing.

As long as the layer of decoupage isn't too thick and the map isn't thick either, you can decoupage over a magnetic board and it will still work.

Yes, you can use whatever cutouts you would like to use.

You can, but it is not recommended as they may not stick well.