Asked on Mar 2, 2020

How can I stiffen crepe paper?

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HelloIs there anyway I can stiffen crepe paper leaves?

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Michelle Leslie
on Mar 2, 2020

Hi Toni, you can use mod podge to stiffen crepe paper

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Toni
on Mar 2, 2020

Thank You so Much!

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You Michelle
  
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Craft Invaders
on Mar 2, 2020

Spray starch works for stiffening paper too :)

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You Craft Invaders
  
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Homeroad
on Mar 2, 2020

Maybe try painting them with Modge Podge?

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You Home Road
  
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Johnavallance82
on Mar 2, 2020

Hi Toni,

I was going to say Mod Podge? or maybe even Hairspray? but please spray on top of a wipeable surface because of colour runs?? Craft Shops sell a Spray sealer or maybe try a Waterproofer from Good Supermarkets. If you go to a store tell them what you want to do and they will help you find items that may help! Sorry I can't be more certain, but I have never thought to do this myself as yet!

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You John
  
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Vimarhonor
on Mar 2, 2020

Hello. A spray aerosol varnish might be recommended. They come in various sheens choices such as matte gloss and satin.

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You vimar
  
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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure
on Mar 2, 2020

Spray hairspray, varnish. mod podge?

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- Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  You're welcome
  
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Chas' Crazy Creations
on Mar 2, 2020

I would recommend using Mod Podge Ultra - https://amzn.to/32Go7Kd

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You Chas
  
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Tinyshoes
on Mar 2, 2020

Toni....You could probably use floral wire, cut and hot glue on the back then bend as needed. Good lucko

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You so Much Tinyshoes.. I took some advice after I spray starched my first batch of leaves and they turned out very wrinkled so I tried your suggestion on another batch and it worked perfectly.. would you have any suggestions on how to get the wrinkles out of my other leaves?
  
  Thank You,
  
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Cynthia H
on Mar 2, 2020

You're going to want to use something that dries quickly, since the color may run from crepe paper. Spray starch may work, also.

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You Cynthia
  
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Janice
on Mar 2, 2020

School glue rushed o gently will stiffen the crepe paper without causing harm to the paper. Perhaps coat one side then the other....very gently. The glue will dry clear.

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You Janice
  
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TheHoneycombHome
on Mar 2, 2020

I would try spray starch!

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Hi honeycomb
  
  Thank you so much I did try the starch and my leaves turn very wrinkled.. do u have any suggestions on how to get the wrinkles out? Thank You Again
  
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Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
on Mar 3, 2020

I agree, a few thin layers of mod podge will do the trick!

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You Carrie
  
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Linda
on Mar 7, 2020

I would use decoupage.

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- Toni
  on Mar 7, 2020
  
  Thank You Linda
  
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