How To Use Mod Podge On Poster Board

Brush the cardboard with mod podge covering the entire surface.

How to use mod podge on poster board. Paint mod podge on both your plywood and the back of your poster. I apply mod podge to the surface as well as to the back of the paper or fabric. I found that it helped to start in the middle and roll out. I want to do a wall similar to the one in the photo using family lake pictures but don t want it to mess up the wall if i don t like it. Let me hear your opinions.

Cut the paper or fabric out using a pair of scissors or a craft knife. Set the frame or box down on the paper or fabric and trace around it using a pencil. I cut my paper or fabric to fit the surface i typically use a ruler and craft knife over scissors to get the most precise fit. You want the poster and the plywood to stick to each other but not to the paper. I apply a medium layer of my formula enough so that it s visible white on the surface.

Foam board would be lightweight and easy to hang and remove when changing things up unless i love it and it will stay as long as it lasts. It should be barely tacky. You need to use water just the way she suggests to avoid wrinkles and if you are experienced and do it the way she says you ll be fine. If you put enough mod podge you will be able to shift and slide it around to line up with the edges of the poster. Affix the top corners of the poster in place then press down the rest of the top half of the poster using the palm of your hand to keep the poster smooth.

Place the poster onto the plywood surface. Brush a thin layer of decoupage over half the poster area. Leave to dry for 10 minutes. I used an ink roller to smooth everything down. If you want to mod podge a round item like a can measure the height of the item and cut the paper fabric according to that height.

Wasn t sure if modge podge would work on foam but i want some sort of seal. Using a roller of some kind a rolling pin would work well too roll out any air bubbles. Next smooth out the poster and get as many bubbles out as you can. Quickly pour some mod podge on the face of your plywood and spread it evenly. Carefully place your poster on top of the cardboard and smooth the poster down from the center to the outer edges.