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Mod Podge Teacher Sign

Create a holiday gift your teacher will love using Mod Podge and Plaid surfaces!

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo

At a Glance:

Project #17272 Skill Level: Beginner
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Plaques - Square with Beaded Handle, 11" x 11" - 48167

Number Needed: 1 $9.79
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - 8 inch MDF Letter - M - 63592

Number Needed: 1 $2.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Rich Black, 8 oz. - 34169

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - White Adirondack, 8 oz. - 34150

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Tuscan Red, 8 oz. - 34994

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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Other Supplies

Mod Podge Printables

Ribbon

Scissors

Hot Glue

instructions

  1. Base coat the letter surface using your choice of Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint. 

  2. Once the base coat dries, use another Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint color to distress the edges of the lettered surface. 

  3. Base coat the outer edges of the square wood surface using your choice of Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint. 

  4. Once the base coat dries, use another Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint to create a distressed look. 

  5. Paint the beaded handle using your choice of Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint. 

  6. Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge onto the center of the square wood surface.

  7. Slowly apply a printable design on top of the Mod podge to cover the entire background of the surface. 

  8. Use hot glue to attach the painted letter surface on top of the Mod Podged background. 

  9. Use Mod Podge again to add your choice of Mod Podge Printables around the glued on letter surface. 

  10. Use the hot glue again to attach a ribbon/bow on the top of the beaded handle.

resources

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Related Resources

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FolkArt Formula Guide

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FolkArt FAQs

FolkArt FAQs

Frequently asked questions about FolkArt Paint.

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Related FAQs

Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.
Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
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Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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