What is Mod Podge?
Mod Podge is an acid-free brand of glue made by the Plaid company. It has many uses and is very handy when it comes to making a collage or for decoupaging. It can be used to glue something down as well as to make a clear protective coating over it. It is available in a gloss, satin, or matte finish.
There are many ways to use Mod Podge as shown below!
Upcycle Boxes – Any type of sturdy box with a lid can be turned into a unique keepsake box by using decoupaging techniques and mod podge. Browse the internet for techniques and ideas on how to decoupage a box with mod podge.
Embellish your Clothing and Shoes– When it comes to making unique clothes I bet you’ve never thought of using Mod Podge! Fabric Mod Podge was designed to help you easily add appliques to denim or other sturdy fabrics. Use Fabric Mod Podge to create unique shoes!
Make jewelry – Use Mod Podge to create Unique jewelry. There are several ways to make jewelry using Mod Podge and is great to glue things together, as well as to seal the jewelry. Mod Podge is a major component when creating scrabble tile necklaces.
Scrapbooking– Create your own embellishments for your scrapbook using Mod Podge. Plaid also offers a Mod Podge that is perfect for sealing your photos and other paper products.
Picture Frames – Decoupaged picture frames are a great touch to any home and the technique is simple. Gather the paper, fabric and embellishments that you plan to use for your frame, arrange them, glue them on with Mod Podge, then seal with Mod Podge.
Decorative Light Switch Plates – This is the reason that I started using Mod Podge. Designers love to use this technique to add an expensive looking touch to a room at a very inexpensive price. Use a plain switch plate, measure and cut your paper or picture that you plan to use. Glue the paper on the switch plate and then seal it! I once saw a tutorial that used old Candy wrappers, they ironed the wrappers flat then decoupaged them onto the switch plate.
There are many more ways to use Mod Podge, with a little creativity and a little guidance you can create many beautiful things using Mod Podge!