Create a faux stained glass look with Mod Podge tissue paper stained glass. This is one of the easiest decoupage projects you’ll ever do.
Skills Required: Beginner. Tissue paper can wrinkle (though it’s part of the character!) so it helps to have some experience with Mod Podge.
I get asked quite frequently how to Mod Podge tissue paper without wrinkles. Honestly, I feel that for most people (including myself) it’s pretty difficult. Especially when the paper is in large sheets!
But there IS a way to Mod Podge tissue paper on glass to get a faux stained glass effect WITHOUT wrinkles! You’re going to cut that tissue paper down from big sheets into shapes. Let me show you what I did.
At one point in my life I got ahold of some cool glass jars with fitted lids.
I liked them but not plain – I wanted to spice them up a bit. So what is a Mod Podger to do? Well, of course, decoupage them with tissue paper.
I love tissue on glass because with the light, it gives a bit of a faux stained glass look. As you can see from my first pictures. So how did I do it?
These updated containers are so colorful, and you can make them with any shades of paper and shapes that you like. I’m partial to the blue . . .
Get the printable how to below:
Tissue Paper Stained Glass
Equipment
- Sizzix machine and circle die or circle template
- Scissors or craft knife and mat
Materials
- Glass jars
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Tissue paper various colors
Instructions
- Wash your glass with mild soap and water or rubbing alcohol; let dry.
- Cut circles of various sizes from the tissue paper using either a die cutter or a template. Cut out enough to cover the jar(s).
- Place a thin layer of Mod Podge down on the jar in a small area. Place one circle down on the top and smooth lightly with your brush. Don’t overbrush or you’ll tear the circle.
- Repeat with additional circles, overlapping as you go. Layering circles of various colors and sizes makes a color effect. Wipe away excess Mod Podge when necessary.
- Once the entire jar is finished, let dry. Then apply two coats of Mod Podge over the top of the jar, letting dry between each.
Video
Notes
For additional Mod Podge projects that I think you’re going to like, check out these other ideas:
Your site made me decide to invest in that pot of ModPodge!
i have some candle holders just like the shorter one, except with out a lid. i am going to do the same thing to them!!! thanks so much for the great ideas!!
This would be a great craft to do with my daughter.
This is so lovely! I am visiting you via the party at Somewhat Simple. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas.
I am having my grand daughter over to make Mother’s Day presents and this is exactly what we are going to make in my room from .
too cute Amy! Great idea for mom!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up https://tidymom.net/16-mothers-day-crafts/
Have a great weekend!
Those are very pretty. I wish I had mod podge here.
My kids like to mix up bath salts, those would be great to store it in.
We’d have to use glitter ModPodge of course.
I saw some mason jars coated w/ MP. They were clear but had a rustic look I would like to copy for my storage jars in the kitchen which sit on an open shelf. (i store cornmeal, brown
sugar, etc. in them)This will be my first ever craft so any advice would be appreciated.
I love these! We did these with our daisy girl scout troop to learn about recycling and reusing items. They all brought a jar from home and saved tissue paper left over from Christmas.
Having a week~end with my granddaughter. This should be a great craft to try with her. Thanks, Amy.