Decoupage Onto Ceramic Tile

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.

Decoupage onto ceramic tile.

The next time you re at your local home improvement store pick up some cheap ceramic tiles. The sky is the limit here. Once you learn to decoupage with napkins you re going to be hooked. With mother s day around the corner i decided to make this special gift for my mom.

Separate the napkin layers before beginning. 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. If you don t have a foam brush you can use an ordinary paintbrush or even a cotton swab. This means peel the typically white layer off the back of the front layer.

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. 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. Apply mod podge to the back of the photo with a sponge brush then press down onto the tile. Don t reverse the images and don t use too much ink which could cause the image to bleed onto the transfer paper.

They make the perfect base for diy coasters. Step 1 selecting what to decoupage. How to decoupage ceramic tile. Use to cut out the pictures and other items you will be decoupaging.

Decoupage coasters from the spruce. I was so happy with the way it turned out and i know she s going to love. First decide what item you want to decoupage. Personalized ceramic tiles add a decorative touch to the home when used as artwork trivets or set into a tile tabletop or backsplash.

Apply a thin layer of mod podge over the top of the photo and onto the edges of the tile to create a seal. Allow the tile to dry for at least 30 minutes longer is better. Once it dries you have successfully decoupaged a ceramic tile. Using decoupage you can personalize each tile to create a stylish and still functional project.

Use thing even strokes as your lines will show. Once the first layer dries apply another. Use this to spread the decoupage medium or glue onto the item you will decoupage. To help with cutting decorative paper with a lot of small details you might want.

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.