How To Use Mod Podge On Leaves
Flip leaves over and brush a mod podge coat on the other side.
How to use mod podge on leaves. Add a protective coat of mod podge to the project using a sponge or flat brush. As you layer and press the leaves onto each other excess mod podge will squeeze out and just brush that over the outside of the leaves. Don t put a top coat on right away. Then and this is important let the project dry for 15 20 minutes. It will make it easier to remove the project from the bowl later.
Then get your scrapbook paper and apply mod podge to the paper with your foam brush. Place the coated leaf on the balloon and use the brush to flatten it on the balloon. Place another sheet of cardstock on top of the leaves. Place a heavy book on top of the leaves and allow the leaves to dry and flatten for a minimum of two weeks or longer. Let dry overnight before using in projects or home decor.
First press your leaves until flat and dry. Once the mod podge layer is dry flip the leaves over. If you are going to use a paintbrush look for something that has firm but smooth bristles such as taklon. Repeat with various leaves overlapping the leaves as you go. First put your mod podge on your planter using your foam brush.
Keep smoothing until all of the bubbles are removed. You can either use a flat paintbrush or a foam brush. Also apply mod podge to the back of your leaf. Do not overlap or stack the leaves on top of one another. Apply a medium coat of mod podge to the surface.
Avoid boar bristle brushes as they are too stiff and will leave streaks. Add as many leaves as you can fit between two sheets of cardstock. Carefully remove your gilding sheet brush off the excess gilding material and if desired seal with a clear acrylic sealer to set. Allow to dry and then repeat. Place the leaves between two pieces of newspaper.