Decoupage Onto Ceramic Tile

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Decoupage onto ceramic tile.

The next time you re at your local home improvement store pick up some cheap ceramic tiles. I want to share a bit of the process with you and some tips gathered from my getting crafty with mod podge group on facebook. Allow the tile to dry for at least 30 minutes longer is better. Apply a coat of acrylic polyurethane to the top of the tile.

How to decoupage ceramic tile. Personalized ceramic tiles add a decorative touch to the home when used as artwork trivets or set into a tile tabletop or backsplash. Once it dries you have successfully decoupaged a ceramic tile. I was so happy with the way it turned out and i know she s going to love.

Step 1 selecting what to decoupage. Use to cut out the pictures and other items you will be decoupaging. Due to the issues with youtube and coppa i am making it clear that this video is intended for adult viewers only as some of the craft products us. If you don t have a foam brush you can use an ordinary paintbrush or even a cotton swab.

First decide what item you want to decoupage. With mother s day around the corner i decided to make this special gift for my mom. Apply mod podge to the back of the photo with a sponge brush then press down onto the tile. This means peel the typically white layer off the back of the front layer.

You could create art on a blank canvas of wood plastic metal ceramic or paper or you might use decoupage to decorate an old piece of furniture or a boring light shade. The sky is the limit here. Use thing even strokes as your lines will show. Once the collage has been reduced use a regular color printer to print the image onto the smooth cream side or the transfer paper for inkjet printers.

Use this to spread the decoupage medium or glue onto the item you will decoupage. They make the perfect base for diy coasters. This is the secret to decoupaging ceramic tile as it will prevent your pva based decoupage medium from yellowing or peeling and add durability to your project. Separate the napkin layers before beginning.

Once you learn to decoupage with napkins you re going to be hooked. Once the first layer dries apply another. Four mini collages should easily fit on one 8 by 11 inch piece. Using decoupage you can personalize each tile to create a stylish and still functional project.

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