What Is Mod Podge?

Mod Podge is a PVA glue (Polyvinyl acetate) that is water based. It is AMAZING for use in your collage artwork because it can act as many different things:

• Seal open paper so it is not as porous
• Glue layers together
• Final top coat for protection

I find that it is a great glue for layers like tissue paper or stiffer papers like scrapbook paper that are not as affected by the water base.

I rarely use it for my magazine collage images because the light weight of paper really wrinkles when I use mod podge.

Supplies for decoupage

At its simplest, you really only need your item, paper, and glue. This is a full list of items you may want to think about when trying decoupage.

• Decoupage surface
• Paper
• Cutting mat
• Scissors
• Cutting knife
• Glue
• Brushes
• Brayer
• Wet sponge
• Sealer spray

Not all of these are self-explanatory for a beginner. A brayer, for example, is a tool used to smooth out wrinkles on your paper. Also, you may want to use a wet sponge to smooth larger globs of glue from your project.

How to make an interesting montage?

The following ways are steps to make a good montage.

1. Choose the proper image or footage. Choose an image that fits the narration or point you want to convey in your montage.
2. Create a sketch or storyboard. This will help you determine the locations and sizes of each element in the composition.
3. Use editing software. There are many editing software that can be used, such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or Lightworks.
4. Feel free to crop or edit images. Feel free to crop or edit images or footage as needed to create the desired effect.
5. Play with transitions. Cross-fade, cut, and dissolve to combine images or pieces of films into a single unit to make your montage look more professional.
6. Use visual effects. Use visual effects such as movement speed, color, or brightness to enhance the narrative or point you want to make.
7. Don’t forget to add a suitable soundtrack. A suitable soundtrack can make your montage feel more lively and enjoyable.

In conclusion, both collages and montages are visual art techniques with distinct characteristics and techniques. Understanding their differences can help artists make the right decisions to use the suitable techniques in their own work.

Best paper for decoupage

We’re firm believers in using what’s already in your crafting supply at home, and that’s easier than ever when creating decoupage projects.

Napkins for decoupage

Napkins are seen on crafting blogs everywhere decoupage is mentioned. New ones, of course, not used!

Paper napkins are a creative and popular choice for decoupage. We all have spare napkins leftover from parties and holidays sitting in our cabinets. Crafters love how the thin material takes to the glue. Napkins come in a wide variety of designs and can look gorgeous when used for decoupage.

Check out this creative video on using paper napkins to make Easter eggs.

Wallpaper for decoupage

Leftover wallpaper, shelf paper, or drawer lining paper can be a great asset to your crafting supply bin. We love taking our scraps and making something new.

Wallpaper is a great choice for decoupage projects. You likely have some leftover wallpaper if you recently redid a room in your house. You can use wallpaper to add designs to furniture or other items in the room for a coordinating look by either applying as-is or cutting it into shapes.

Some wallpaper is already sticky. Notice which kind you have, but always finish with a seal for the longevity of your project.

Scrapbooking paper for decoupage

This is a favorite of ours. Who doesn’t have paper scraps from a scrapbooking project lying around? Instead of feeling guilty for throwing away your beautiful but seemingly-useless scraps, use them in decoupage.

Scrapbooking paper is a wonderful choice for decoupage. If you’re upcycling old scraps from a previous project, the scraps will already be cut into interesting shapes. Don’t let your scrapbooking paper get into the garbage can once it’s been cut. Use it in decoupage to give new life to your waste.