How do I apply decorated napkins to a table to make them look antique?

Myrna Villalta
by Myrna Villalta
Permanent decorated napkins on table, so they can look stenciled

  4 answers
  • Janet Panos Janet Panos on May 09, 2018

    Hello Myrna! You would apply those decorative napkins to your table using Mod Podge. It has various types of finishes. Use the one that’s called mod podge antique. I am attaching information and how to use it, but be sure to follow instructions on the bottle. My badge can be purchased at your local craft store and, I believe, even Walmart carries it. Good luck!


    https://plaidonline.com/blog/october-2016/5-tips-for-using-antique-mod-podge


  • Jcraw Jcraw on May 09, 2018

    If you want to “antique” the white linens a bit, soak in weak tea.

  • Jcraw Jcraw on May 09, 2018

    Rinse and dry flat. Iron, or ”hand” iron, depending on the surface you like.

  • Emily Emily on May 10, 2018

    I would recommend against doing this. Paper napkins are very porous and that means they absorb the water etc that is in Mod podge. This application might be o.k. for the front of something but for a table top, esp a dining room table you will be creating a problem.