How To Use Mod Podge On Burlap

Put the mod podged side of the book down on the burlap making sure there is 2 inches of extra burlap on all sides of the book.

How to use mod podge on burlap. By pam kessler 22 comments. I came up with this method when i decided i needed to come up with a way to stretch my mod podge supply a little and stiffen a greater amount of burlap all at once. You can see how the mod podge soaked through the burlap in the photo below. Let dry for 20 minutes and then trim leaving about of burlap around each edge. Once it dries this holds it all in place and allows you to sew it without unraveling.

A few years ago we had a flood in our basement. Leave a little bit more at the top. The nice thing about this method is that it dries quickly and you can stiffen about 5 yards of burlap with one 8oz bottle of mod podge. Cover the book with mod podge using a foam roller or brush. Well not doo doo exactly just ground water.

This technique would also work well on cosmetic cases wine bags and even clutches or wallets. Pour a tiny small pool of mod podge not too much you can always add more onto the cover of a book. Use a painter s brush or a foam brush to apply mod podge to the wood in an even layer. We live in a high water table area i guess you would call it and if something happens to the sump pumps plural yes we have two sump pumps one as a backup we are in deep doo doo. Using your mod podge decoupage your fabric to your bag and let it dry completely.

3 place the item you are mod podging onto your base item and smooth it down. We often use an old credit card to scrape across the surface and ensure the fabric is fully adhered and pushed into any corners tightly. Let the mod podge dry for a full 24 hours then trim off the excess fabric with a pair of scissors. Add a protective coat of mod podge to the project using a sponge or flat brush. Work quickly to smooth out any wrinkles in the fabric with your hands.

Burlap mod podge project. I found this tote for under 6 at hobby lobby but use whatever you can find this is the perfect project for thrifted or inexpensive pieces. Dip the brush in the gluey substance and run it along the cut edge of your canvas or burlap. Carefully lift the fabric paper or whatever you are using and flip it over. Keep smoothing until all of the bubbles are removed.