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Decoupage Desk

Learn how to decoupage a desk with postcards, or paper that looks like postcards. This is an easier project than you think.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Dry Time14 hours
Total Time16 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 1 desk
Cost: $10

Materials

Instructions

  • Sand the top of the desk using sandpaper for better adhesion. Wipe away dust using a tack cloth.
    Desk top ready for Mod Podge
  • Cut your paper or postcards to fit the desk using the scissors and/or craft knife.
  • Begin at one end of the desk. Place Mod Podge down on the desk and on the back of the paper/cards. Smooth down on the surface.
  • Continue along the length of the desk, adding paper or postcards until fully covered. Leave overhang for now.
    Desk with decoupage postcards on top
  • Trim paper and cards to fit in blank areas or any areas that aren't fully covered.
    Half of a piece of postcard paper over a decoupage desk
  • Let dry for several hours if not overnight (weight down if necessary).
    Desk with paper applied to the top using Mod Podge
  • Trim off edges of the paper or postcards using scissors or a craft knife. Do this around the entire desktop.
  • Give two final coats of Mod Podge to the top of the desk, letting dry between coats.
    Final coat of Mod Podge on the desk
  • Let the desk dry overnight before using. If desired, add a final sealing coat of polycrylic for added durability.
    Top of a decoupage desk

Notes

  • If your desk is dark and your paper is thin, consider using a white primer on the top. If you don't, you might see some of the darkness of the desktop show through the paper.
  • I recommend using Mod Podge Hard Coat on this project.