Decoupage Jars and Vases

Description

Decoupage a baby jar with colored tissue and you can make this pretty decoration. A few small branches were added and sequins put on a few branches. This can be done with any glass jar or vase. With parental assistance this can be done with very young toddlers.

Materials for Decoupage

• Baby Food Jar
• Tissue Paper in various colors
• Decoupage with Mod Podge Glue or you can use a mixture of 3:1. Three parts glue to one part water. Some recipes suggest a 1:1 ratio of glue to water. It won't be quite as shiny as Mod Podge but works great in the classroom. /li>
• Brush or foam sponge brush
• Acrylic Spray (optional)
• Sheer Glitter Glue (optional)
• Small Branches (from outside or craft store)
• Large Sequins
• Plaster of Paris
• Container and spoon to mix plaster

Other Materials

• Small dish
• Newspaper to work on
• Paper Towels or wet wipes for wiping fingers
• Single Hole Punch

Steps

• Tear small pieces of tissue paper.
• Add Mod Podge.
• Brush a small area to be glued.
• Add a piece of tissue.
• Brush over entire piece with Mod Podge. Repeat with a second piece of tissue.
• When jar is covered to your satisfaction, coat entire piece with a coat Mod Podge.
• Let dry and repeat a second coat for best results.
• An iridescent or glitter paint will add shine or you can spray with Acrylic Sealer.
• When jar has been dried completely, you are ready to add your branches.
• Select branches.
• Mix plaster as directed on package.
• Fill jar a little over half way with plaster using a small plastic spoon to avoid getting onto the jar. (Adult recommended)
• Stick your branches into the plaster, you may need to rearrange the sticks when it starts to dry if it doesn't stand in place where you like it.
• Let plaster of paris dry completely.
• Punch holes in large sequins and hang on several of the branches.

Tips and Suggestions

• You can use Elmer's Glue and water in place of mod podge with great results as well. Mix in a ration of 1:3 water/glue.
• For young children, tear the tissue into pieces for them.
• Mod Podge is available in a gloss or matte finish so be sure to read the label on the bottle before to make sure you have selected the one you want prior to purchasing.
• Due to the powder consistency of Plaster of Paris before adding water, mix out of reach of children. You might even consider using a face mask to prevent breathing in the powder.
• Older children can do vases with supervision