Learn how to make Mod Podge fabric bowls the easy way! This is such a cool and easy craft idea, perfect for both kids and adults.
Skills Required: None. This is a perfect beginner craft if you’ve never used Mod Podge before! You’ll be overlapping fabric strips dipped in decoupage medium to make this fabric bowl.
I’ve never made a bowl with Mod Podge, but I’ve always wanted to! I don’t know if you are like me, but I have a list of Mod Podge projects that I want to accomplish but have yet to do, and a fabric bowl has been on the list for a while.
It’s not difficult and I have plenty of fabric, so it just might be time to make one. Visit the tutorial below to learn what an easy craft it is. To be honest, it’s also an easy craft for kids or a great craft for teens. Yep – anyone can do it!
Note: You can use Mod Podge Stiffy for this project instead of regular Mod Podge. Stiffy will make the fabric bowl harder than regular Mod Podge will.
It will still work as a bowl with regular Mod Podge, however. I’ll leave it up to you! Also you don’t have to use Fabric Mod Podge – but you can.
Mod Podge Fabric Bowl
Equipment
- Bowl
Materials
- Fabric lightweight, cut into 2-inch wide strips- two different patterns
- Plastic wrap
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Disposable container
- Bias tape
- Craft glue
Instructions
- Cover your bowl entirely with plastic wrap. You’ll use this as a mold so be sure it’s well covered.
- Pour the Mod Podge into the container and thin slightly with water.
- Flip the bowl upside down. Paint a two-inch wide strip from edge to edge on the bowl and lay a strip of fabric, print side DOWN. Continue to add strips of this pattern, print down, until the bowl is covered.
- Paint another section of the bowl, over the first layer of fabric, as before, this time adding strips of the second pattern of fabric print side UP. Continue until the second layer entirely covers the first.
- Allow the bowl to dry overnight.
- Once dry, remove the bowl from the mold and peel the plastic wrap away.
- Trim the edge of the bowl to the height you want. Add a bead of glue to the outer edge and press the bias tape around the bowl, trimming the excess.
- Once dry, fold the bias tape over and glue along the inside edge. Allow the glue to dry before using.
If you enjoyed this fabric bowl, I’d love for you to check out these other project ideas. There are so many ways to make bowls with Mod Podge!
Karen
Wednesday 17th of July 2024
Does the Mod Podge make the bowl feel stiff/as in sturdy? I know you shouldn't put food in it or put it in the microwave, but would this be sturdy enough to see in a DIY/craft small business store?
Maddie
Wednesday 14th of February 2024
Also, many kids have computers these day so you will probably get more views foryour website. 😁
Maddie
Wednesday 14th of February 2024
You should make a page on things kids can do.
Amy
Wednesday 14th of February 2024
I've got tons of kids crafts! https://modpodgerocksblog.com/craft-ideas/crafts-for-kids/ Let me know if you are looking for anything in particular.
Abby
Friday 1st of September 2023
Can you substitute the modge podge for glue instead?
Lorna
Friday 24th of November 2023
@Abby, Have to say I do a lot of crafts and find a good PVA glue just as good as Modge Podge unless it’s for outside use, then I use M.P of external use too.
Amy
Tuesday 3rd of October 2023
You can try it!
Ramona
Tuesday 24th of January 2023
What can you use this bowl for? Can it be used in the microwave, dishwasher etc? Can food be served in it?
Amy
Tuesday 24th of January 2023
It's decorative use only. You would put it on the coffee table with balls in it, for example. It could hold candy too.