How To Use Mod Podge On Leaves
Keep smoothing until all of the bubbles are removed.
How to use mod podge on leaves. Then get your scrapbook paper and apply mod podge to the paper with your foam brush. If you are going to use a paintbrush look for something that has firm but smooth bristles such as taklon. Now place your leaf on the paper to dry and set. Place leaves on top of a sheet of cardstock. Add as many leaves as you can fit between two sheets of cardstock.
It will make it easier to remove the project from the bowl later. Clean and dry leaves so they do not mold while they are being pressed. Carefully remove your gilding sheet brush off the excess gilding material and if desired seal with a clear acrylic sealer to set. Lay your gilding sheet on top of your mod podge press firmly and let dry 30 minutes or so. As you layer and press the leaves onto each other excess mod podge will squeeze out and just brush that over the outside of the leaves.
Also apply mod podge to the back of your leaf. Place the coated leaf on the balloon and use the brush to flatten it on the balloon. Brush a layer of mod podge on the other side of the leaves. First press your leaves until flat and dry. Place another sheet of cardstock on top of the leaves.
First put your mod podge on your planter using your foam brush. Remove any labels from the jar and wash with warm soapy water. Place the leaves between two pieces of newspaper. Let dry and apply another coat. Don t put a top coat on right away.
Let dry overnight before using in projects or home decor. Add a protective coat of mod podge to the project using a sponge or flat brush. Flip leaves over and brush a mod podge coat on the other side. Repeat with additional leaves layering them on top of each other until the entire bottom of the balloon is covered. Avoid boar bristle brushes as they are too stiff and will leave streaks.