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Tissue Paper Stained Glass

Learn how to apply tissue paper to glass with Mod Podge - for the coolest stained glass effect! It's really easy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 45 minutes
Dry Time3 hours
Total Time5 hours
Yield: 2 jars
Cost: $3

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Wash your glass with mild soap and water or rubbing alcohol; let dry.
    Two glass candy jars
  • 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).
    Cut tissue paper circle on the Sizzix
  • 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.
    Adding purple circles to the glass jar with Mod Podge
  • 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.
    Painting Mod Podge onto the tissue paper on the glass jar
  • 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.
    Mod Podge over the top of tissue paper with a bottle of Mod Podge sitting next to it

Video

Notes

Trim the edges of the jar with a craft knife before using, if any paper dries over the edges.