Make a Decoupage Glass Plate that Looks Like it came from a Museum Store

This project was one of those wonderful serendipities that happen from time to time. A reader asked me how to create a textured surface on a decoupage project and said someone told her salt would do the job. So I set about experimenting.

Salt is not the answer. It dries white so you can’t place it on top of the design. I tried brushing and rinsing the salt off after the Mod Podge had dried but it didn’t leave enough of an impression in the Mod Podge to create the pebbly texture I wanted.

Then I tried putting the salt on the back of the plate. The pebbly texture doesn’t show through. However, I liked the feel and look of the plate with the textured back. It transforms a cheap dollar store plate into one that looks like it came from a fine store.

You Will Need

- Clear glass plate
- Mod Podge decoupage medium
- Glycerin (optional)
- Gift wrap tissue with design of your choice
- Sea salt (coarse grain salt)
- Krylon Crystal Clear Spray
- Mona Lisa Gold Leafing Kit (optional)

Find step-by-step directions March 18 and 19.

Tags: gold leaf, Mod Podge, decoupage