How to make glitter stick to wood - button picture frames
This technique is so easy and you will be amazed at how well it works on getting glitter on just about any surface. We are going to make these button glitter picture frames but you can use this same technique for any of your glitter craft projects. So, follow along below to see what our secret weapon is!
Makes 1 frame
What You Will Need
- Wood frame cheap $1 frames from the craft store are fine
- Mod Podge Ultra this is our secret weapon and you can purchase it here
- Buttons I recommend the jars of assorted buttons at Walmart
- Glitter
- Scrap paper
Instructions
- Protect your work surface with scrap paper as this project is messy. I recommend several layers.
- Put the wood frame down on the paper.
- Shake the bottle of Mod Podge Ultra for 10 to 15 seconds. Prime the pump over to the side to ensure it is coming out evenly.
- Then spray your entire wood frame (including the sides) with a good coat of the Mod Podge Ultra.
- Sprinkle with glitter then shake off excess on a scrap piece of paper that is dry.
- Spray the frame again and sprinkle with additional glitter.
- Be sure to get the sides as well as the front. Shake away excess glitter.
- Spray the front of the frame with a really thick coat of Mod Podge Ultra.
- Then randomly lay the buttons around your frame.
- Give your frame one more good coat of Mod Podge Ultra over the top of the buttons.
- Then set aside and allow to dry completely.
- If there are any loose buttons once dry, you can attach with glue or add more Mod Podge Ultra. Some buttons do not have a flat enough surface to adhere properly.
Notes
NOTE: Be sure to clean the Mod Podge Ultra well after use. Take the spray nozzle off and run water through it at the sink. Spray until all water is out of the nozzle and return to the bottle. This will keep the product from setting up and clogging the spray.