Guys, this wonderful lady took her time to teach us a method of decoupage. She has done this before countless times, has purchased expensive video equipment and planned this video very carefully for our benefit. Do you have nothing better than to criticize? At 69 years old I still can't understand why people hurt others. Spend your time doing something constructive and lifting people up instead of tearing them down. Good grief!

Just discovered a technique by accident. I was making coasters and they were bubbling somthing fierce. In frustration, I pushed the coaster under a desk lamp where the bulb was about 4 inches from the desk top. This was esentially a heat lamp. The Heat relaxed the bubbles! Even when I put on a new layer, and the bubbles re-appeared, I just re-applyed the heat. Now I just use sunshine, so when the bubble appear, take them out for a tanning session....☺

There is another technique where you paint the glue on, allow it to dry, and then place your paper on the surface. After that, you cover it in parchment paper and iron it on (no steam). It re-activates the glue so it sticks, and it gives a flat and perfect finish. 😊

@remlya

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tip. It solved my wrinkling and bubbling issues, and improved the appearance of the poor quality items I had already done. I find it hard to believe that anyone can apply paper over wet Mod Podge and smooth it and still get consistent results.

@chinchilladivine81

6 жыл бұрын

You rock! I always wondered if that would work--thank you!

@lsealey20

6 жыл бұрын

Genius! Trying it this afternoon.

@darion7804

6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@JayJay-sf2wn

6 жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant!!!

Lightly dampen the backside of the paper before you apply it to your glued surface. Works like magic!

Found your blog a few weeks ago and fell in love with it! I've never DIY'ed a thing in my life but today I skipped to Home Depot for wood shims & to Michaels for Mod Podge, a glue gun, mirrors & paint...You are an inspiration, thank you!

I have never decoupaged anything - after this video, I am on my way to Michael's right now to get supplies. Thank you for clear and informative video!

I'm getting ready to try my 1st decoupage, so thanks for the details and tips. I know from past experiences that trying a new craft or decorating technique may seem simple, but this kind of step-by-step instruction and attention to detail has saved me a lot of time, frustration, and materials on past projects!

Researching this for a client. Great video, really useful content, short, simple, calm, no over music, just the facts and the images and helpful use of speeded up. THANKYOU

I tried to do this stuff once, and it came out pretty good. I Scotch Guarded the paper, and I had no problems with bubbles or wrinkles. I applied the Mod Podge to the board and dragged the edge of a metal ruler across it to trowel it smooth and VERY thin. I did the same after applying the Mod Podge to the paper, and again on the topcoat. I also used waxed paper and a rolling pin. After it all dried, I applied carnauba car wax. (I made a hard mouse pad.)

Thank you! I'm doing my first project tonight and am so glad I found your tutorial!

Thank you so much. For the "put a thin layer"..be grateful that people are taking the time to help you or go do something g else but please do not be rude. She is kind enough to do this and if you saw the WHOLE video you would know there is more to it or somehow lost sight of it. Again, thanks so much for showing us this.

Purdy brand brush is number one for sure :) I love using the brush and roller on walls instead of spray painting. The 1" Purdy brush was perfect for edging. I have to pick up some Purdy brushes for decoupaging. It's important to use a good brush where the bristles will not fall out while using the Mod Podge or any other chemical. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks so much. I'm going to do a my first decoupage project soon and am so Happy I found your tutorial!!

Thank you for the lesson. I was planning on doing it the way you did the first time. Now I'll try the new method. Love your dimpled hands.

OMG! Thank you soooo much for this tip! I have done so much decoupage thru the years & ALWAYS get wrinkles & bubbles. I just kind of accepted it:) I can't wait to try this. TFS!! Dawn:)

Thank you, and a HUGE thank you for the first video of this kind where the presenter doesn't say MODGE podge.

@doesitreallymatter8010

4 жыл бұрын

Monty Montgomery so it’s not modge podge ??

@craftsNstuffBamma

4 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

Thanks so much for this. I had planned on doing my first découpage this way, but wanted to make sure I was doing it right. I'll be using dozens of strips on a very large letter. Glad I checked your video out!

I used to lightly spray both sides of the paper with a mist of water then lay it into the Mod Podge, then cover with more and it always worked beautifully.

I've never done Mod Podge before (though I may try it on a gameboard in the near future), but I saw another video where the individual 'painted' it on the bottom part of the paper and then on the board, and then put the paper on the board and used a roller to roll the paper down and mush the excess Mod Podge out where it could be removed. Then (if I recall correctly) after 15-20 minutes she painted over the top. I like the roller idea and it makes sense, so I thought I'd pass it along here too. :)

So glad I stumbled upon this. I was about try this the 'usual' way, but this makes so much more sense. Thank you!

I've only just found out about Mod Podge. I've decided to learn new crafts and found it when I was exploring KZread. I'm sooooo glad that I've seen this video before starting!

I'm thinking of doing a decoupage project for the first time and definitely this tip will be useful. thank you!

Thank you for this great tip!!!!! I have my first decoupage project and am gathering all the best tips I can get.

Thank you so much! I’m just beginning my crafting journey so this helps so much. 🎉

Thanks, this is what I needed after all of the bubbles and wrinkles I seem to create - can't wait to try your techniques!!

Thanks for the tips! You've saved countless projects!

Wow thanks Christie! Very good advice and your work looks really great!

Thank you! I was having the same problem, I am going to try it. Right now I am planning on using decoupage on my craft room table, which is quite large. now all I have to is figure out exactly how I want to arrange it. Easier said than done!

Such helpful advice. I am just getting started on decoupage and I think you saved me a real headache with this video.

Thanks for the tip! I love the dresser you did. I have an old night stand that needs to be refinished, I'll give this a try!

Your chest of drawers is beautiful!! I’ve never done any of this but it looks like fun. Thank you for your informative video. 🌅

Thanks a bunch for this, Addicted2! Helped a lot. I still found a bit of bubbling, but I also discovered that the bubbles were tiny enough to be pressed out easily. From now on, though, it's all about thinner, tackier coats and not slathering the surface.

So glad I found this.....awesome. I had just about given up, but I applied your technique.....perfect results!

VERY informative. Thank you - this will be my first time using M.Podge. Can't wait!

For those of you who mocked this 7 minute video on how to PROPERLY use Mod Podge, I suggest you either make a BETTER video or leave well enough alone. As they say, "put up or shut up." If you are so adept at using this product, why check out a site that headlines: HOW TO DECOUPAGE WITH MOD PODGE. Don't give yourselves away so easily. Clearly, there is a market for elementary videos that provide a step by step process for MOST people who can't even open a can of Campbell Soup.

@dhbnichols

10 жыл бұрын

I take umbrage to your closing line. I am watching this video because I've never decoupaged before. I feel I am fairly intelligent w/ common sense, but as a visual/haptic learner, wanted to see Mod Podge being used before attempting it myself. I will not comment on the criticism this video is receiving as I have no prior experience for this product, but please limit your vitriol to those who feel superior to the video. And yes, I am able to operate both a manual and a mechanical can opener.

@hopesalas4789

10 жыл бұрын

Then you didn't read the review I was commenting about. Someone wrote a nasty review and made fun of this woman's video. I was simply stating that I LIKED HER VIDEO. You misunderstood and did not know the context of my message. Sorry you were offended, but it wasn't for or about you or anyone else. It was protecting the woman who took the time to create this great video.

Very well done. Sometimes even with letting the undercoat dry, when I put on the top coat I've gotten wrinkles. That's when I use my hairdryer on low and cool (which gets just slightly warm) and go back and forth over my project. I do that with as many layers as I need and still allow maximum drying time, esp. with larger objects. Thanks.

@Plantlovr323

4 жыл бұрын

Cathey DeRosa smart! I’m doing seashells that would be perfect

thankyou! this will be my first try at it! Glad I watched you first!

I'm so glad i came across this video! I'm abt to attempt my first decoupage project. I really needed some tips because i don't really know what I'm doing. Wish me luck!:)

I have been making projects with decoupage since childhood. Just recently, I can across your video and think it's great. I have always let it dry before adding the top coat, but others just added the top layer like you did in the past. Waiting for it to dry allows me so see where it's wrinkling and lifting and smooth if needed.

@TheDove212

9 жыл бұрын

Will no no TX zzyf

Thank you for taking the time and effort to do this.

Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to show this video! It was very helpful and *It worked for me*

Thanks. I'm a newbie and have been dabbling in art journaling classes. I was kinda frustrated with the bubbles I was getting while adhering book pages. I tried your tip today with vintage sheet music, and it worked like a charm.

Big Thanks! Getting ready to start my first decoupage project and this was SUUUUUPPPPERRRRR helpful!

thank you so much for this! I am about to start my first letter project! So thankful for your input!

Great video, I just started tonight and wasn't sure if all the color was going to bleed on the color xerox. Luckily they didn't, I was very happy to watch the video and learn about the edge and what can happen with paper. Thank you so much!

How cute is your space!!

Thank-you so much or posting this video. It was exactly what I was looking for. Your directions were clear and the camera was set up perfectly so I could see everything you were doing.. I got all my questions answered all from one video. Next time my nephew comes over we will have a new activity to do together. Thank you again

Thanks so much. I've had trouble with bubbling in the past will use this technique on the current project.

THANK YOU! I am doing some tests with this technique because I want to do a tabletop in old newspaper and book clippings. I'm finally starting to get rid of those annoying bubbles -- great video!

Thank so much the video!! I found it takes a lot of patient but so worth it at the end.

im planning on repainting my room and wanted to change the color of my dresser, without making it plain paint. Thank you this is very helpful

Thank you for this. I was going to try some paper for my first decoupage and I'm glad I looked it up to find this before I dove right in blind.

Thanks for the video. I appreciated the deliberate presentation. It helped me to have the confidence to try my first decoupage project: a white elephant gift for my work Christmas party on Friday. I'm making a toilet seat with a picture of a king on a toilet seat! Woohoo! Seriously, thank you for the help. I've been planning this for a year, and I finally got around to it. Having a video like this to show me how to do it was very useful.

Awesome. I will try it with my next project! I tested out Mod Podge for the first time about 2 minutes ago and knew I was doing something wrong bc of the bubbles and wrinkles. I really hope this works! Thanks!

Thank you for this!! I gave up on a perfect looking project and just accepted the bubbling. I wish I had seen your video a while back. I'm saying to myself, "DUH!" of course we should let the underneath dry before applying the top!

I just tried my first Mod Podge project on a tag sale table, and I did get some wrinkles and bubbles too. I sure wish I'd seen this video first. Next project will be better now. Thanks for the tips.

Thank you for such a concise video that’s straight to the point and perfectly informative! Bomb

Thanks for this video,I'm going to use this technique because I had the same problem as you with a table. Thanks!

Thank you for taking the time to do this for us.

My left ear is really enjoying this

@heyitzmon

6 жыл бұрын

Aiden A LOL!!! 😂😂😂

@-nicole-5728

4 жыл бұрын

Aiden A same

@tokoyanki1088

4 жыл бұрын

And i thought something is wrong with the left side of ear phone. 😂

@ace99spice

4 жыл бұрын

Lol.. Same

@Cafrino

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

This is really good information! Great for beginners. Thank you so much for sharing.

i noticed u drew a picture frame with your index finger (which traps the air bubble inside the paper) around each piece of scrapbook paper when placing on first layer of wet Mod Podge ....try working the air bubbles from the center of the paper outward to each edge with side of a credit card works well....thanks

@avery6691

6 жыл бұрын

im4coupons good idea! Totally trying it

@JayJay-sf2wn

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing out the finger frame trapping air!!! Where is your decoupage channel??? I am sincerely asking this! I suck at decoupage and I need all the help I can get!!!😁 Honestly I'm not trying to sound like a bratty poop head. But I keep reading over my post and I sound like one. If you dont have a channel, get one and share your talents!!!😉

@mayurisignapurkar3683

5 жыл бұрын

Very much true.. that's the mistk she did actually

This was helpful as I certainly have had the same problems before with ModPodge. Have been doing my own "paintings" on cardboard using discarded trash papers in several colors and just Elmer's glue. Now some are starting to come unglued so hopefully 2 carefully applied thin coats of ModPodge will fix that.

thank you so much for this. I'm really thinking about redoing this side table I have and I want to use damask paper. This helps me a lot :)

Thank you!!! I've used Modge Podge to cover a coffee can with cat images from an old calendar, and it turned out cute. Maybe that's why it did better, because it took time to cut the images and apply them to the can. Guess this is one project that is better to do slow! Thank you again!!! :)

Thank you for posting this! I was looking to do some sort of new craft, and i thought Decoupage would be intimidating! I am heading out shortly to buy some Mod Podge!

this really helps! i'm so excited to decorate my room!

Nice video. Thank you for saving us all a lot of frustrations.

Thank you for this tutorial. Im planning on making art prints on wood and wanted to know what proper matte medium to use.

Thanks for making this video, it really helped me out. As the guy below said, making that picture frame with your finger does trap a minuscule amount of air inside. Mod Podge actually makes a Mod Podge brand roller that is soft but firm silicone and it will virtually guarantee a bubble free finish. It works great and is only about seven bucks. I’d recommend that as well. Thanks again!

@barbaralong6776

2 жыл бұрын

I use a silicone rolling pin. Larger surface to do larger pieces of paper

Personally, I cover the surface with Mod Podge, I let it dry, I place my (Napkin) tissue paper on it and then I iron it on. This ensure no wrinkles or bubbles occur. I don't use my clothes iron, I use a decoupage or small plate (a couple of inches long) wax iron. This works beautifully too and is perfect for small rounded areas.

Thank You so much. I'm a beginner with Mod Podge. In fact I got some Mod Podge a a little more than week ago and still haven't used it yet. Because I want to do a lot of research before I dive in. This video really helped.

@jessicalea

9 жыл бұрын

jessicalea Update: I tried your suggestion and I still got bubbles. So what I did was this: I 'glued' down the paper with the Mod Podge. Waited for that to dry. Then I sprayed a layer of acrylic spray over the paper. Waited for that to dry. Then a layer of Mod Podge. Waited for that to dry. And for an extra layer of protection, another layer of acrylic spray. I know this may sound like a long, hard way of doing it. But it really didn't take long for each layer to dry. I would say I waited an hour or so between layers. Also I made sure to apply a thin layer each time. Just enough to cover. My project came out perfect. A wood box with photos of my sister's cat, that I gave to her for her birthday.

Thank you so much-had same experience when I decoupaged a table with Breast Cancer paper in honor of my mom an sister-thank goodness I had a second set of paper-the first try I had to rip off an throw away. This tip would have saved me a headache-thanks for sharing! =0)

This helps so much I have to decoupage something for an art project but I just kept getting bubbles and wrinkles. Thanks a lot.

Great video! Thank you for the tip! I really appreciate it.

Thank you for this great tip. I like to use a wide sponge brush because it's so much faster. I wonder why I haven't seen more people do this? I also watched Amy Anderson use a brayer.

So basically following directions on the mod pudge bottle. Thank you. That’s what I’m going to try for my first try.

Thank you!! I´m just starting with decoupage. Great info ;D

This is very well done, thank you!

thank you for sharing. yesit did help. Beautiful work

Thank you. I hated Mod podge because of that, but now I know how to use it correctly. This is a great tip....:-)

Thanks for a very straightforward instruction. I have decoupaged our little melamine caravan table with snippets of old road maps and tourist brochures. Light sand and 'ESP' coat to make the glossy surface sticky for the Mod Podge and paper.... all good. Now wondering if trying to lightly brush coats of Mod Podge over this (without damaging any ink etc) is too risky, or would a can of expoxy clear spray serve better? ... your thoughts, please.

Thank you for the wonderful tut!

TIP. FOR BURNISHING DOWN THE PAPER. ALWAYS START SMOOTHING IT OUT..."FROM THE MIDDLE" OF THE PAPER. IT PUSHES OUT ANY BUBBLES OR WRINKLES... FOR A VERY CLEAN LOOK.. & NO FLAWS. IF...you do have a lil bubble...take a straight pin, poke a teeny hole in the bubble, allowing AIR to be pushed out thru that teeny hole. GREAT VIDEO.

You sure can! Works great.

Glad I watched your show. Thanks

Thank you! I wish I had seen this informative video BEFORE I executed my one and only decoupage project. LOL.

Yep..a rolling pin or brayer (sp) works for removing bubbles and such. Your video explained the technique perfectly.

Your project with the dresser is exactly what I'm trying to do and why I was looking for a video like this. Thanks!

thank you! i've had this problem so frustrating i will try this

I have to correct you on using it in the bathroom. Years ago we remodeled ours andI used tissue paper and modge podge. I took square pieces of tissue paper and crinkled them up and glued them on with the mp and when dried I went over with a coat and it came out beautiful... I am glad it was just a small section I did because it took forever, but the end results were beautiful. Wish I had taken pictures, but I did not.. and have since sold the apartment. But yes, you can use it in the bathroom.

Thanks for the info. It will come in handy.

your table/ seat is awesome. it's like a restaurant booth.

Thank you. that was very helpful.

Many thanks I will try it soon.

so nice i like it i start to look for learning about it :) thank you

If you use a brayer to take out the wrinkles, that helps too. I also let the paper dry to whatever you're gluing it to first, then apply the mod podge/glue over the whole thing.

@mb-qi3rw

7 жыл бұрын

would a rolling pin work?

Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

I learn the technique! thanks so much!

Thank you so much for this tip🙏🏻