How to Do a Decoupage Mosaic

Make a mosaic using basic craft supplies.

When you store personal items in a storage box, you do not want to place your special object sand papers into a plain box that seems generic and boring. Instead, make a handmade box specially decorated for your personal objects. Make the storage box exciting and decorative by creating a colorful decoupage mosaic. You can make a decoupage mosaic using a few basic materials that can be purchased from any arts and crafts supply store.

Things You'll Need

• Blank craft box
• Newspaper
• Bowl
• White craft glue
• Spoon
• Magazines
• Scissors
• Paintbrush

Instructions

1. Place a blank craft box onto a sheet of newspaper, which will protect your work area from damage as you decorate the box.

2. Pour 1/2 cup of white craft glue into a bowl, and add in 1/4 cup of water. Stir the mixture with a spoon for 5 minutes to incorporate the two ingredients together completely.

3. Cut 1-inch squares out of magazines using scissors. Cut out squares that are colorful or contain images of animals or flowers.

4. Paint a layer of diluted craft glue over the entire outside surface of the blank craft box using a paintbrush. Use long, even brushstrokes to create an even layer of diluted glue.

5. Place the cut out squares over the glue-covered surface of the blank craft box. Arrange the squares in a visually-pleasing manner. For example, arrange the squares by color.

6. Paint a second layer of diluted craft glue over the entire surface of the mosaic craft box. Use the same even brushstrokes as before. Allow the glue to dry for 20 minutes before using it to hold you personal treasures.

References

• Craft Own: Decoupage
• First Palette: Mosaic Tile Paper Weight