everything you need to make decoden phone cases
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What is decoden?
Decoden (also written as dekoden) is a Japanese design style of covering surfaces with flat-backed objects like cabochons, charms, gems, pearls, and rhinestones. Deco comes from โdecoratedโ and โdenโ comes from โdenwa,โ meaning phone in Japanese. You can make decoden crafts at home or at a DIY studio. You can also buy decoden creations from artists and small businesses.
Decoden craft projects are especially fun to make with friends, since you can share materials and collaborate on ideas.
What supplies do you need to make a decoden phone case?
To make a decoden phone case, you will need:
A phone case โ Decoden works well on hard plastic phone cases, but some artists prefer the flexibility of soft rubber phone cases.
Decoden cream โ Also called simulation cream, whipped cream glue, or cream glue, the best decoden cream is 100% silicone. Decoden cream looks like edible cake frosting and comes in small tubes. You can buy decoden cream on sites like Etsy or Amazon or from DIY studios, hardware stores, and small businesses.
Rainbow Shimmer Cream Glue
$4.47, Northcrafthome
Pastel Unicorn Cream Glue
$9.99, WingCharms
Sparkle Jelly Cream Glue
$4.99, Creamyard
Piping tips โ Just like when decorating a cake, you can use piping tips to make pretty designs.
Decorations โ Everything from cabochons to rhinestones to stickers to polymer clay can be used to decorate a decoden phone case.
Sanrio Cabochons
$6.22, Janswallet
Cherry Blossom Tree Cabochons
$3.50, VelvetKumo
Bakery Cabochons
$5.23, KawaiiSweetHouse
You will also need a flat, sturdy surface to work on, and a dry, protected place to store your decoden phone case while it dries. DIY shops sometimes use stackable containers to store decoden phone cases as they dry.
You might also need tissues, Q-tips, or a paper towel or rag nearby in case you need to correct a mistake on your case or wipe off your piping tips.
How do you make a decoden phone case?
Step One: Begin by assembling all of your supplies. You might want to sketch out design ideas, collect reference photos, and lay out your decorations the way you want them before you begin.
Step Two: Start by piping cream glue onto your phone case. For interest, vary your pressure and speed, and experiment with different piping tips.
Step Three: Gently press your decorations into the cream glue. A pair of precision soft-tipped tweezers can make this process a lot easier.
Step Four: Place your decoden phone case in a safe place to dry. It can take a few days for your phone case to fully dry, so be patient! Soon you will have an adorable new decoden phone case!
What are some decoden phone case themes?
Common decoden phone case themes include candy and food, Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty and Kuromi, Pokรฉmon, and Disney. It can be fun to base your decoden phone case around your favorite colors, characters, shows, or seasons, or make a decoden phone case to carry with a specific outfit.
How long does it take to make a decoden phone case?
I recommend planning to spend at least 20-30 minutes decorating your decoden phone case, depending on how fast you work and how many charms you add! Your decoden phone case will then need to dry for approximately 3-5 days.
What are some other ideas for decoden craft projects?
You can decorate all kinds of surfaces in decoden style, including hair brushes and hair accessories, picture frames, mirrors, jewelry boxes, Switch cases, AirPods cases, and nails! Decoden is easiest on relatively flat surfaces, especially if you are using flat-backed decorations.
Where can you find decoden craft ideas?
I like to browse TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest for decoden inspiration! Some of my favorite artists include @fairiespop, @pastelprincessdeco and @browndecobunny.
