How To Use Mod Podge On Leaves
Keep smoothing until all of the bubbles are removed.
How to use mod podge on leaves. Add a protective coat of mod podge to the project using a sponge or flat brush. Let dry and apply another coat. Brush a liberal coating of mod podge on one side of a leaf. Avoid boar bristle brushes as they are too stiff and will leave streaks. Then get your scrapbook paper and apply mod podge to the paper with your foam brush.
Place a heavy book on top of the leaves and allow the leaves to dry and flatten for a minimum of two weeks or longer. Once the mod podge layer is dry flip the leaves over. Place another sheet of cardstock on top of the leaves. If you are going to use a paintbrush look for something that has firm but smooth bristles such as taklon. Let dry overnight before using in projects or home decor.
Don t put a top coat on right away. You can either use a flat paintbrush or a foam brush. Paint mod podge onto a leaf and press the leaf onto the bowl. Remove any labels from the jar and wash with warm soapy water. Lay your gilding sheet on top of your mod podge press firmly and let dry 30 minutes or so.
Apply a medium coat of mod podge to the surface. Add as many leaves as you can fit between two sheets of cardstock. Repeat with various leaves overlapping the leaves as you go. Brush a layer of mod podge on the other side of the leaves. Do not overlap or stack the leaves on top of one another.
Repeat step 2 on the other side. Place the leaves between two pieces of newspaper. Now place your leaf on the paper to dry and set. Pour mod podge stiffy into a small bowl and dip a large fake leaf into the mixture and use the paint brush to coat completely on both sides. Place leaves on top of a sheet of cardstock.