Lately I’ve fallen in love with creating comic crafts and superhero crafts. I’ll admit, I was never really into comic books or superheroes until the DC Comic movies started appearing several years ago. Sure, when I was a kid I watched the heck out of the Batman TV series starring Adam West, but that was all I really knew. Here lately though, I’ve been learning more and more about the in depth characters and stories in the comics.
Comic Craft: Decoupage Frame
Do any of you watch the FOX TV series called Gotham? The show is based in pre-Batman time and begins with the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents. The storyline covers Bruce Wayne as a child struggling with the mystery behind his parents’ unsolved murder, and also follows Detective Gordon (long before he becomes commissioner) as he battles the underbelly that is the corrupted city of Gotham. It’s a lot different from the television series I watched as a child, but I find it completely enthralling and love watching the story behind it all.
During the warm months I love to hit the local flea market. There’s definitely no shortage of comic books, with prices starting at a quarter a piece and going up from there, depending on their rarity. Comic books and decoupage just seem to go together so well, much like maps, so I grabbed myself a healthy stack and keep them in my craft room waiting for inspiration.
By the way, in the photo below you’ll see some round comic book covered boxes. The link for that tutorial as at the end of this tutorial. :)
And as much as we love watching The Big Bang Theory, my teenage boys are not quite geeky enough to dress up in costume, like Howard, Sheldon, Raj and Leonard would be. So I borrowed this darling little boy in his easy no-sew superhero costume from my friend Courtney to show off my new comic book frame. Isn’t he cute!?
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As always, a full printable supply list and instructions are at the end of this post.
For this project you will need the following supplies:
- Comic books
- Wood frame
- Mod Podge
or other decoupage medium
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pen or pencil
You can find wood frames at both Joann’s and Michaels
as well as at WalMart.
- Trace the frame onto the section of comic book that you want to use.
- Cut out those sections, trimming to fit the frame.
- Apply a thin layer of decoupage to the back of the comic book pieces and to the frame to prep them.
- Allow them to dry for 5 minutes.
- Position the comic book section onto the frame.
- Once it’s in place, carefully lift one side and apply some Mod Podge to the center.
- Working your way from the center outward help eliminate the possibility of air bubbles under the paper.
- Press the comic book into the Mod Podge.
- Continue working outward, attaching the comic book to the frame with the Mod Podge.
- Allow to dry for 20 minutes.
- Apply a generous, but not dripping, layer of Mod Podge over the top of the comic book pieces as a sealer.
- Let dry for at least one hour before adding a photo to the frame.
Hope you enjoyed this project! Here are more projects you might like. Have fun!
More Comic Crafts
- Superman & Batman Boxes
- Superhero Comic Book Magnets
- Toilet Paper Roll Superman
- Toilet Paper Roll Batman
- Batman Wrist Cuffs
- Batman vs. Superman Checkers
- 20 Kid Friendly Mod Podge Projects at Mod Podge Rocks
- Comic books
- Wood frame
- Mod Podge or other decoupage medium
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pen or pencil
- Trace the frame onto the section of comic book that you want to use. Cut out those sections, trimming to fit the frame.
- Apply a thin layer of decoupage to the back of the comic book pieces and to the frame to prep them. Allow them to dry for 5 minutes.
- Position the comic book section onto the frame. Once it's in place, carefully lift one side and apply some Mod Podge to the center. Working your way from the center outward help eliminate the possibility of air bubbles under the paper.
- Press the comic book into the Mod Podge. Continue working outward, attaching the comic book to the frame with the Mod Podge.
- Allow to dry for 20 minutes.
- Apply a generous, but not dripping, layer of Mod Podge over the top of the comic book pieces as a sealer. Let dry for at least one hour before adding a photo to the frame.
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Such an awesome gift idea! I’ve included it in my roundup of best Father’s Day crafts for the Dad who’s a superhero :) Love your site btw!
http://grumpymommy.com/fathers-day-crafts-for-dad-superhero
Thanks so much for including my project!
awesome idea