How to make Crystalline Paper with Mod Podge

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Make You're Own Crystalline Paper using Modge Podge and Tissue Paper 

I must admit I do enjoy searching for new ideas on how to convert everyday stuff into something interesting. Better still loving the idea and using in one of your craft projects. So in my google travels, I came across an idea on making your own Crystalline paper which I just had to try out and found to be super easy.

Did you know when you add mod podge over tissues paper, it turns into a cool translucent paper with a shimmery surface that looks like stained glass. It also reminded me of the clear white crystal stones.

Tissue and Mod Podge?

Process:

1. Patiently coat each side of the tissue with a sealer such as mod podge, or gel medium. I tried both and definitely preferred the Mod Podge. My tissue had 3 layers, so I tried first with two layers and then just one layer. I found that one sheet works best. Two sheets doesn't have the same effect.  It's really hard to capture the true look of what the sheets look like in photos.  However, you can see the difference below in the images.

2. I dried all my sheets with a heat gun.  I flipped it over on my hand from one side to the other. Once each side is dry you will see the "crystal" quality - it's quite transparent.

3. Now add all your favourite paint and texture techniques to make some gorgeous papers. It's that easy!

4.  Leave some spaces to keep the crystal areas of the paper 

Ideas:

Most of these products are available in the store. Just click the links below:

Tissue Paper
Nuvo Shimmer Powders 
Finnabair Sparks Acrylic Paints. 

Finnabair Unicorn Paste
Mod Podge
Clear Gel Medium

I hope you found this post interesting and why not give this technique a try.  Leave a little comment below and tell me what you think?