Make a DIY phone case with glitter and Mod Podge in four easy steps! Make several glitter phone cases – one for yourself and some for your friends. They’re great for gifts!
Skills Required: Beginner. There are just a few steps to this project and no previous crafting skill set is required.
Hi there! Holly here from Club Crafted, and I’ve found the perfect DIY for keeping my phone looking fresh and colorful.
This easy-to-make glittery DIY phone case is worthy of a unicorn, and it’s durable so I won’t track glitter with me everywhere I go (not that that’s a bad thing).
It’s a great craft for teens and perfect for back to school if your kid wants to refresh the look of their device. But of course adults can do it too.
It’s easy to find simple clear cases for just about every phone on the market, and they’re the perfect base for fun projects like these. Here’s how to give your phone case a glittery makeover with classic Mod Podge!
(check out glitter crafts made with Mod Podge!)
Gather These Supplies
- Clear phone case (you can get these at the dollar store)
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Glitter
- Paint brush
I recommend cleaning the case with rubbing alcohol and cotton balls to remove all finger oils before beginning.
If your case is really slick, consider using a fine grit sandpaper to rough up the surface so the Mod Podge adheres better.
Note, I brushed around the buttons on my case. This is optional, but due to high use, the glitter will probably not stick well to buttons that are part of the case.
The last layer of Mod Podge helps seal the glitter in place so that it will last longer and (hopefully) shed less.
Tip: if you are pretty hard on your cell phone cases, I recommend using an additional brush on or spray on clear acrylic sealer over the top – something like Minwax polycrylic (which is a brush on). This will give you even more durability.
You CAN also use a spray sealer on top of the glitter if you want less shedding. A lot of glitter dulls when you spray seal it.
SO my personal favorite is the Krylon Glitter Clear Coat. It works REALLY well from personal experience!
You’re sure to make a statement with this colorful, sparkly phone case, and I bet no one will believe that it’s a DIY.
Get the printable how to card for this project below.
Glitter Phone Case
If you want to decorate a phone case with glitter, I'll show you how in a few easy steps! This project is perfect for beginning crafters.
Materials
- Clear phone case (you can get these at the dollar store)
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Glitter
Tools
- Paint brush
Instructions
- Cover your work surface with newspaper or similar. Using a paint brush, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the outside portion of the phone case (including the sides).
- Immediately pour glitter over the glued area and set down for 2 minutes. Then tip over the case and allow excess glitter to fall back onto the parchment.
- Repeat! Add glue, then glitter, then allow to sit for 2 minutes. This ensures the glitter entirely covers the case.
- Tap off excess glitter and check for bald areas. Repeat the process of adding Mod Podge and glitter; just make sure to add a thin layer of Mod Podge to fill in the bald areas so that you don't cause clumping or unevenness.
- Once you’re satisfied with the case’s appearance and the previous layers of glue have dried, brush one last layer of Mod Podge over the glitter and set aside to dry completely.
Notes
I find that fine glitter works best for this project.
If your phone case is tacky after drying, use a high gloss clear acrylic spray to further seal the case and remove the tackiness.
If you need some sparkly kicks to go with your phone case, try these easy glitter decoupage shoes! I’d also love for you to check out these other ideas:
robert.M
Saturday 29th of October 2022
good idea but how we can mke decoden one similar to this one
Amy
Saturday 26th of November 2022
Check out this tutorial! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNeTAY8AF80
Tilesbay
Wednesday 10th of January 2018
Awesome idea!!! Looks beautiful.