Do I use mod podge as a sealer on my decoupage project using fabric??

Shyla Barnes
by Shyla Barnes
I have never used mod podge, and never done any kind of decoupage projects! I will be using fabric to put on top of a wooden spool to be used as a table, so I am just wondering if I just use the mod podge as a sealer as well or is there a better option? (The table will not be used for drinks or food, it’s just a small spool to sit next to my girls bed for a lamp or decor)

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  • Michelle Leslie Michelle Leslie on Jun 24, 2018

    You can use mod podge yes, as long as you buy the correct one. This article might be useful - https://modpodgerocksblog.com/mod-podge-formula-guide-youve-been/. It explains all the different types of mod podges you get and how to apply them

    • Shyla Barnes Shyla Barnes on Jun 24, 2018

      Thank you for providing this link! I bought the furniture Mod Podge on Amazon so hopefully that is the right one.

  • TracyK TracyK on Jun 24, 2018

    Mod podge is a great product. We have used it to adhere fabric to the back of clear glass plate (not my idea). It's permanent and makes the fabric some what see through. Have fun!

    • Shyla Barnes Shyla Barnes on Jun 24, 2018

      Thank you! I’m excited to just be trying new things! If I don’t do good, that’s ok I will try again!!

  • TracyK TracyK on Jun 24, 2018

    There's no such thing as a mistake in Art. It's all fun!

  • Emily Emily on Jun 24, 2018

    decoupage is not done with fabric but with cut outs of paper. Do not put glue on fabric. Use a piece of glass cut to fit, or if you can't use glass with a smooth edge do not use this project in a child's room. If you want an easier way to do it, staple the fabric underneath the edge of the spool then get a nice piece of plastic and staple that over the fabric, again under the edge of the spool.

  • Shyla Barnes Shyla Barnes on Jun 24, 2018

    Ok, other people have said they decoupage with fabric so I didn’t realize it was specific to paper. And mod podge has a fabric kind but I’ve read other people say they have used Mod Podge to our fabric onto wood. That is where I got the idea from. They said they used the furniture kind. I have done one spool already and just stapled the fabric underneath but I wanted to try something different and I wanted to make edges look almsot antique with some dark wax. I see it down on tables and dressers all the time. I guess like Tra said above, I will just have to try it. Thanks for the info!

  • Shelly Moore Shelly Moore on Feb 23, 2021

    I've mod podge over material with good results. Easier than painting, just spread taught and staple, let dry Completely then use hot glue to add trim or extras. I love using liquid laundry starch to do a mod podge wall treatment when either you can't paint the walls or want a wall with a certain pattern. Plain solid color flat sheets work well. I used thumb tacks to hold sheets in place. Just put about 2 parts starch 1 part water and mix well. Put preached sheets in liquid, squeeze enough to get most of the liquid out first. I just did a color above the wainscoting on two walls. It was cute. I added more thumb tacks as needed at the top of the sheets.