Tips & tricks
I’ll admit that decoupage seems like a more complicated concept than it really is because the word sounds fancy. “Decoupage” actually comes from the French word “decouper,” which means to cut out or cut from something else.
Decoupaging isn’t hard, but it does take practice. What I LOVE about it is that you won’t need to make a huge investment to get started, and you don’t have to be an expert crafter to try it.
Do you want to learn how to decoupage the right way? This tutorial shows you the seven most important steps to Mod Podging correctly!
Surface Mod Podge Scrapbook paper or fabric Acrylic paint (optional) Paintbrush Scissors Ruler Pencil Craft knife and mat (optional)
1. Prepare your surface. Almost any surface can be used to create a decoupage project. Suitable surfaces include wood, papier mache, terra cotta, tin, cardboard and glass. Optional: basecoat your surface with acrylic paint. 2. Pick your Mod Podge formula. 3. Prepare Items to be Mod Podged.