How to Decoupage on plastic surface using fabric and mod podge.

1. How to Decoupage on Plastic

2. SUPPLIES
• Desired surface - I used a plastic spoon stand
• Decoupaging material (wrapping paper,
wallpaper, tissue paper, or fabric) - I used Fabric
• Mod Pod (See step 2 to know about mod podge)
• Flat Brush or Sponge Brush
• Cutter
• Scissors
• Surgical Spirit to clean the surface

3. STEP ONE: Prepare your
surface.
• Almost any surface can be used to create a
decoupage project. Suitable surfaces include
wood, paper mache, terra cotta, tin, cardboard
and glass.
• Decoupage on plastic -
Only some plastics are okay for decoupage – I
recommend testing a small area before completing
your entire project to make sure that the Mod
Podge will adhere and not peel away when dry.

4. STEP TWO: Pick your Mod Podge
• Mod Podge is a milky white liquid that can be
applied with a brush or foam brush and dries
transparent in less than 10 minutes. It is water
soluble and easy to clean up with a damp
cloth. You can use Homemade or Commercial.

5. STEP THREE: Prepare Items to
be Mod Podged.
• You can use pictures from magazines or books,
wrapping paper, wallpaper, tissue paper, or
even fabric as possible material. Craft stores
even sell specially made paper for decoupage.
If you have a good printer, surf the Internet
and print out your own pictures or personal
photos.

6. List of Materials
• Napkins
Due to the designs that napkins come with and the lighter paper they are made out of, napkins are a great
option to use for decoupage. Cut out the design before taking apart the layers of the napkins and then use
a single layer for the decoupage. It can look more like painting than other papers.
• Cardstock
Cardstock comes in many designs and colours making it a great option for Mod Podge.
• Photos
Decoupage will work perfectly for adhering your own photos to a project. When decoupaging with photos
make sure they are from a laser printer rather than an ink-jet printer as a photo from a ink-jet printer can
smudge with the decoupage application.
• Fabric
A lighter fabric will work better as it will allow the decoupage to seep into the fabric and stay sealed. To
ensure less wrinkles make sure to make the fabric tight and press it onto your surface a little bit at a time.
Make sure to seal your fabric with a sealer (I used Varnish).
Wash and dry the fabric, Iron (if necessary)
• To avoid frayed edges of fabric- Using a brush, paint a light coat of Fabric Mod Podge onto your
fabric. Allow to dry. This will allow you to cut the fabric like paper without frayed edges.

7. STEP FOUR: Cut your items to fit
your surface.
• Measure as necessary, with a ruler and a
pencil, and trim your items to fit. You’ll be
much happier if you cut everything to fit
before Mod Podging as opposed to after.

8. STEP FIVE: Adhere each element
with your Mod Podge.
• Apply a medium coat of Mod Podge to the
surface or your material. Too little Mod Podge
and you will get wrinkles but you can always
wipe away excess Mod Podge.
• Place your item(s) to be decoupaged on top of
the Mod Podge and move onto step six.

9. STEP SIX: Smooth, Smooth,
Smooth.
• Keep smoothing until all of the bubbles are
removed. Then, AND THIS IS IMPORTANT, let
your project dry for 15 – 20 minutes. Don’t
put a top coat on right away.

10. STEP SEVEN: Add a protective
coat
• After it dries up completely, add a protective
coat of Mod Podge to your project using a
sponge or flat brush.
• Allow to dry and then repeat.
• The number of coats you finish with is up to
you, but I recommend at least two to get the
desired finish. Let it dry for another 20 mins.

11. STEP EIGHT: Apply
Varnish(Optional)
• If you want your thing to be more sturdy or it
need to come in contact of water, apply a coat
of Varnish over it. Let it dry for at least 24
hours. You are Done!