How to Decoupage: 7 Steps to Perfect Mod Podging Story

How to Decoupage: 7 Steps to Perfect Mod Podging

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Do you want to learn how to decoupage the right way? This tutorial shows you the seven most important steps to Mod Podging correctly!

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Materials

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Pick your Mod Podge formula.

Prepare Items to be Mod Podged. Cut out the paper or whatever it is that you are planning to decoupage. Experiment with design elements to determine the layout of the piece. Learn more

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Adhere each element with your Mod Podge. Always start with the underlying design elements and work upward (when layering). Apply a medium coat of Mod Podge to the surface. Gray Frame Corner Learn more

Do you want to be a perfect Mod Podger? Who doesn’t want to learn how decoupage and be great at it, I ask!

Smooth from the center outward. Air bubbles can be removed with the Mod Podge Tool Set. See more

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