Crafting with Comics: How to Decoupage
I have a confession to make: I’m a huge hoarder. We’re in the process of packing up our flat for a big move right now, and this week I found a huge stack of Free Comic Book Day comics gathering dust under the bed. Now, Free Comic Book Day is great! Who doesn’t like free comics? Once the excitement is all over, though, you probably aren’t going to read most of the books you get again. What do you do with them, then? Or all the other comics you’re never going to pick up again? Don’t be like me and leave them mouldering under a bed for three years – put them to good use!
Decoupage is fun, simple, and comics are perfect for it. The mix of art and text, the variety in colour and style and the thin, glossy paper will leave anything looking fantastic. It’s a great activity to do in a group, particularly with kids, people new to crafting, or those who have trouble with fine motor skills, as there’s no need to be delicate. It’s also the perfect way to get comics into the hands of the non-comics readers in your life!
What You’ll Need:
- Whatever you want to decoupage! I’m decorating a magazine file here because they’re great for storing comics, but you can choose almost anything.
- Comics – your Free Comic Book Day haul would be perfect, but you could also check out your local comic book store’s bargain bins, or the $1 reprints that many publishers release. If you can, try to choose comics with a range of art styles.
- PVA glue (also known as Mod Podge, Elmer’s glue or school glue)