How To Mod Podge Light Switch Covers
I was only off a little so i m pretty pleased.
How to mod podge light switch covers. Just in case you re as interested as we were in the idea of making diy switch covers in all kinds of creative colours and styles here are 15 of the best designs we ve come across so far in our search. I brushed two coats of mod podge on the top. If you ve ever done decoupage projects before then you ll be pleased to know that you re already familiar with all the. Wait for it to dry and then put it back over the switch. Line up the fabric cutouts wrong side down on the podged light plate covers.
Add mod podge on the edges and fold the fabric over. Use the pencil and gently rub around the rectangle to smooth the paper out. Fold the edges over and let dry. Match the screw holes and smooth with your hands or a brayer. Make cuts and fold over the back of the cover.
I tried to center the pattern over the switch. Turn the covers over and add some mod podge along the edges of the back of each cover. I set the cover on a container so the sides would not stick to the newspaper i was working on when the. Brush on a coat of mod podge onto the front of the switch cover and onto the back side of the decorative paper. Line up your fabric cutouts and place wrong side down.
Paint a layer of mod podge on your plate covers. Then holding up the cover to the light i positioned it until i was happy with the position of the two holes that would be cut out later. Plaid is the manufacturer of mod podge and several other do it yourself products. This will seal the cardboard and tape and make the light switch cover easy to clean with a damp cloth. Use exacto knife to make a small cut in the middle for switch.
I put about 3 coats on so the image would really stick. Ok now that i ve expressed my love for mod podge i m going to show you a step by step tutorial on how to decorate your light switch and outlet covers using mod podge and scrapbook paper. I got a light cover from my local electrician and painted the front of the cover with mod podge. I really like it. Give it ample time to dry.