"Sometimes adventure calls and we ignore it. We miss the opportunity for a lifetime of memories. Go ahead, be adventurous" ~Maria Villanueva

March 12, 2010

Glass Decoupage

Join in on the fun at Beverly's Pink Saturday. I decided to show off a decoupaged glass plate. This is where I would serve cookies or cupcakes. Check out the tutorial below, very easy.



First you need your supplies: a clear glass plate or bowl, some tissue paper, a craft blade and, most importantly, one of my favorite products, Mod Podge!!!! it's not secret, I love that stuff. I'm using the Matte finish.
Cover the back of the dish in Mod Podge but don't let it dry.  Remember, you are covering the back of the dish with the tissue, placing the tissue front side down.  This will allow the right side of the tissue to show through the front of the plate. 
You can place your dish on top of something so that it is easier to work with. I used a can with a kitchen cloth so that my plate will not move around or get scratched.


Gently pour some Mod Podge on top of your tissue paper and smear all over with your fingers. You need to be gently as you don't want to tear the tissue paper. In case you do tear, just cut out another piece and glue it on top with the Mod Podge. Smear out all the air bubbles. If you have a stubborn bubble, you can easity pop it with a needle and then smoth the tissue out.


You will have wrinkles but it's okay, it adds character so don't freak out. Let your work dry for about an hour and then come back and carefully tear out the extra tissue. Use a craft knife with or without a handle. If you notice that it needs more glue around the edges, go ahead and apply and smooth out and let dry.


It's that easy! and you have a finished beautiful plate. It's not machine washable but the Mod Podge is also a sealer so you can hand wash it.  Mod Podge is non toxic but it is water based so when washing your plate, don't submerge in water, simply rinse and dry immediately.

24 comments:

  1. I Mod Podge not the best?? My last PS post I did a lamp shade with it! Congrats on your first PS post! Have a great PS and weekend too! Sherri @lavenderfields

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  2. that is a really fab idea thanks for sharing have a fantastic pink saturday off to look for glass plates:)

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  3. Happy Pink Saturday! Love your decoupage- Have a Sparkly Pink Saturday!!!
    Tobi and the Pink Pixies!

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  4. Maria, Happy First Pink Saturday! Welcome to our friendly community. You really brought us a wonderful craft and idea for PS! Your plate is beautiful!!!! I can just imagine all I could do with the option of creating my own plates. Can you safely eat off of it? My dish cupboard is about to get a lot fuller! Thanks for the inspiration and Welcome!
    I would like to post a link to your PS post on my blog. It is a wonderful idea!
    Yvonne
    Yvonne

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  5. What a wonderful idea! It looks beautiful. Happy Pink Saturday!

    Claudia

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  6. You gave s some great instructions today, but I believe I will that to you. You do nice work. Glad you joined in pink day.

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  7. What a gorgeous plate it turned out to be. Thanks for the tutorial as I've just started using Modge Podge.

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  8. That is a beautiful craft. What a wonderful idea.
    Happy pink Saturday

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  9. I loved your post and the how to. Your plate came out so pretty,I love the paper you used. A few years back,I did decoupage something like this and enjoyed working with the pretty papers.
    Welcome to Pink Saturday..have a lovely weekend.

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  10. Welcome to Pink Saturday! I just love this idea - your plate looks fantastic. And it really does look easy. I'm going to have to try this. Stop by for a visit if you get a chance.
    ~Bella

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  11. Love that Mod Podge!! Pretty plate!!
    Debbie

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  12. Hi Maria Sweetie...
    Happy Pink Saturday. Oh my goodness I am so thrilled with your blog. You have some of the most wonderful crafts to share. I have browsed through, I love the washers you used for a necklace, so pretty. I adore the St. Pattys wreath that you made, how creative is that? Now I have to tell you the clay with they stamp project you did? I adore that. How very beautiful. Your plate today is just gorgeous. You could cover plates and use them for the wall. How pretty they would be. I love it so much.

    Thank you sweetie for sharing with me today. I can't wait to see what you share next. I wish you had a follower button, so that I could add myself to it, thus allowing me to come back everytime you post. Please stop by and say hi. I would be so honored if you signed up to follow my blog. I am going to add you to my faves, as I don't want to lose you.

    Have a beautiful Saturday sweetie. Country hugs..>Sherry

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  13. Now that is a pretty plate. Been so long since I've decoupaged anything. This inspires me! Happy PS!

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  14. Happy 1st Pink Saturday, Maria! Welcome to our pink madness! ;)

    Love the transformation! What a darling plate! I love the pretty pink pattern. You make it look so easy! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Enjoy your 1st Pink Saturday! Stop by when you get a chance!

    Cheers!
    Tina

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  15. Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, Maria. I am glad you decided to join us.

    I love your plate. What a wonderful technique. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. Oh this is wonderful! I never know how to make things I see (and I am not one who had lots of crafting talent) so thanks for the "how to" so I too, can do this!

    Happy PS!

    In Shoes We Trust,
    Maggie Mae
    "Do these shoes Match this purse?"

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  17. Hello, Maria,
    What a beautiful plate you have created! Love it! Thank you also for the tutorial. Welcome to Pink Saturday! Enjoy a wonderful weekend! Vicki

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  18. How cool is mod podge? I love that stuff and your plate is adorable, thanks for the tip! Welcome to Pink! Marcia

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  19. This looks like fun! Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday.

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  20. Looks beautiful - Happy Pink Saturday!

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  21. Welcome to PS, Maria. Great tutorial and a fun project.

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  22. Please forgive my tardiness in welcoming you to PS. I didn't want to miss your post, so better late than not at all. Thankyou so much for the tutorial. I also love mod podge. I don't think I could live with out that stuff. Happy Pink Saturday, and great plate. I think I may do that with my grand daughter, Char

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  23. Fantastic plate-I'm sure going to try it. The possiblities are endless.
    Have a great week.
    Ann

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  24. That is so pretty, Maria. I love the tissue pattern you chose. Mod Podge likes to mess with me ;( You did a great job! Happy PS~

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