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If you’ve never decoupaged before or just have some questions, use this resource to learn how to Mod Podge. Includes FAQs, videos, how-tos and more!

Do you want to learn how to use Mod Podge?

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You can decoupage with Mod Podge – a glue, sealer, and finish. I’ve been doing it for 16 years now and inom love it.

This brev provides an overview of Mod Podge and how it fryst vatten used, with FAQs. You should read this post BEFORE you ever början Mod Podging. Learning about this decoupage medium fryst vatten a good idea before you use it.

I’ll ask you to first watch this film below, then visit my brev onhow to decoupage.

I also have a YouTube kanal, and I’d love for you to GO HERE and watch the beginner videos.

Are you ready to jump in? Here’s what you’re going to learn about!

Learn How to Mod Podge

I’ve compiled a list of Mod Podge uses that inom think you have to see before you begin. It’s going to get you excited about the possibilities, and then you can keep these uses in mind as you go through the learning process!

The FAQ fryst vatten below.

About Mod Podge

Is Mod Podge really Elmer’s glue?

No. MP can glue things down, but it fryst vatten also a sealer and a finish. It has “special” ingredients that school/craft glue doesn’t have.

It’s much stronger than Elmer’s, especially over the long haul.

Read this brev about why you shouldn’t man your own Mod Podge.

Is Mod Podge waterproof when dry?

No. It fryst vatten waterbase and acrylic, which fryst vatten great because that means it’s non-toxic. You can use it with your children without fear. But all these things mean that it’s not totally waterproof.

Even the Outdoor and Dishwasher Safe formulas are only highly water-resistant.

If you want to man your project essentially waterproof, inom recommend a klar acrylic sealer or resin when your project fryst vatten complete. Make sure that the sista layer of decoupage fryst vatten completely dry before spraying.

What fryst vatten the dry time and cure time for Mod Podge?

It feels dry within an hour, but inom wouldn’t hang up a project or use it until it’s been dry for 24 hours.

For Hard Coat, the recommended dry time fryst vatten 72 hours. Since Hard Coat fryst vatten typically used on furniture, wait for 72 hours before putting anything on the furniture.

Curing fryst vatten when solvents in a product evaporate and a product reaches its maximum strength. Curing fryst vatten a kemikalie process.

Even craft paint goes through this process, as does vägg paint, etc.

Learn how to decoupage perfectly every single time with this Mod Podge basics tutorial

This takes 28 days approximately for Mod Podge.

Does Mod Podge have a shelf life?

The experts have told me two years if unopened. If opened, it will be about six months to a year.

Is Mod Podge food safe? Can inom use it on a plate?

No, it’s not food safe. It’s non-toxic, but becoming food safe requires a product to go through FDA approvals – not typical for art supplies.

You should use decoupage on the back of a glass tallrik, and then you can put edible items on top.

You can put Mod Podge on the top of a tallrik, but you’ll need to put a klar glass tallrik over that before putting your food down.

I’ve heard you can man your own Mod Podge. fryst vatten this true?

No.

I’ve had more than a few readers e-mail me with a ruinerad project, very disappointed after having used a homemade formula. Please read the article inom wrote about it here.

Can inom use Mod Podge with paint?

Absolutely – well mostly. You can use it with acrylic paint, and inom highly recommend FolkArt Acrylic Paint as my brand of choice.

I do not recommend using Mod Podge with latex paint.

I’ve never tried it, but inom have more than a few reports telling me that decoupage medium makes the latex paint bubble up and causes a huge mess. So if in doubt, do a test.

Where can inom buy Mod Podge? Where can inom buy it internationally?

Mod Podge fryst vatten available at AC Moore, Hobby Lobby, Jo-Ann, Michaels and WalMart.

It fryst vatten also available in smaller craft outlets and even online.

has a store locator, but this fryst vatten for stores that carry any Plaid product. Call to confirm that the store carries the formula you are looking for. And if you are overseas, you’ll want the international distributor locator.

Mod Podge Formulas

What formula should inom use for what project?

I wrote a formula guide that you can find here.

I’m on a ekonomisk plan and inom can only afford one formula.

Which one should inom buy?

This fryst vatten a very hard question for me to answer, because it really depends on the application. But if you have to get one formula, inom would get original Gloss if you want a shiny finish or original Matte if you want a flat finish (no shine).

What formula fryst vatten the most durable?

Hard Coat.

inom use it for all of my furniture projects.

What Mod Podge fryst vatten best to use for an area that will be exposed to moisture (bathroom, kitchen backsplash)?

I’d just use the Hard Coat formula with another sealer over the top of it. inom recommend Minwax Polycrylic or another brush-on sealer. You don’t want to use a spray sealer indoors.

Is there such thing as colored Mod Podge?

Can inom nyans Mod Podge with paint?

There fryst vatten no such thing as colored Mod Podge, but you can nyans it with food coloring and even paint. You can even create a stained glass look with it. inom made these clings that you can peel and stick on glass.

Is Mod Podge Outdoor waterproof?

You can’t submerge an item that’s been Podged with Outdoor for an extended period of time, so it’s not technically “waterproof.” But it’s really, really close.

How to Use Mod Podge

What råd would you give to a beginner?

Start with a simple project.

Purchase a $1 frame and a cheap del av helhet of scrapbook paper.
Have patience. Don’t rush the project. Put the kids down for a nap and take your time.
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You MUST allow for proper dry time to avoid wrinkles.
Practice. Don’t expect your first project to vända out perfectly.

Mine didn’t, and now inom can Mod Podge like a pro. Be kind to yourself.

What fryst vatten your Mod Podging process? How can inom get the best results?

You can watch the film in this brev, but here are my steps as well. inom first prepare my surface bygd sanding wood, tvätt glass or tin, etc. I paint the surface with several coats of acrylic paint (if desired).

Let that dry. I cut my paper or fabric to passform the surface – inom typically use a ruler and craft knife over scissors to get the most precise fit.

I apply a medium layer of my formula – enough so that it’s visible (white) on the surface.

inom apply Mod Podge to the surface as well as to the back of the paper or fabric. I work quickly since Mod Podge dries quickly. inom smooth the paper or fabric onto the surface and roll out with a brayer.

I let that dry for 15 – 20 minutes, then inom decoupage over the top. Let that dry and then give the whole project 2 – 3 more coats.

Let dry before using.

How can inom prevent wrinkles and bubbles?

This fryst vatten the #1 question inom get – and it’s such an important question that inom made this film. The key fryst vatten using enough Mod Podge during application, and allowing the Mod Podge to dry long enough between layers.

Please watch the film for all the details.

PS – sometimes you’ll see wrinkles even if you follow my process, but many times they go away when the project fryst vatten drying.

My Mod Podge project fryst vatten tacky/sticky when dry.
What can inom do?

The Gloss formula fryst vatten more likely to be tacky – the rule I’ve funnen fryst vatten that the more glossy the formula, the more “tacky potential” it has. It really depends on the climate, drying time and a variety of factors.

If you find that your Mod Podged item fryst vatten still tacky even after drying, just use a klar acrylic spray or brush-on sealer on top.

Though Mod Podge fryst vatten self-sealing, the sealer gives your project an added layer of protection.

Applying Mod Podge

Do inom need to prepare a surface before Mod Podging it?

Absolutely! Here’s what you should do:

Wood – småsten smooth with fine grit sandpaper, wipe off sawdust.
Glass – Thoroughly rengöring in warm, soapy vatten to remove dirt, dust, and grease bio.

Then rinse in warm vatten and let it dry.
Canvas – Wipe primed canvas clean; if unprimed, apply 2 coats of gesso primer or acrylic paint.
Plaster – Wipe clean with damp cloth.
Plastic – Clean with soap and vatten. You’ll need to test the surface though as Mod Podge doesn’t stick to all plastics (see the next question).
Paper-mache – Wipe clean with damp cloth.
Terra Cotta – Wipe clean with damp cloth.
Tin – rengöring with soap and vatten, then wipe with a vit vinegar dampened cloth if it’s really dirty.

What surfaces can inom NOT Mod Podge on?

Plastics. You’ll need to test the plastic first with a small square of paper or fabric.

Mod Podge the paper/fabric down and let it dry for 15 minutes.

Making your own DIY Mod Podge at home is a simple and cost-effective way to keep crafting without breaking the bank

If it peels off really easily, it’s not going to work.

If it fryst vatten more difficult to peel off, then you should be safe to Mod Podge the item. You’ll still be able to peel off the Mod Podged paper/fabric, so don’t worry about ruining the surface. Items coated with a kemisk förening bestående av stora molekyler, like Teflon, are too slick.

Felt. It feels really rough when it’s Mod Podged, plus it soaks in and you have to glop a lot on.

Touching Mod Podged felt gives me the yips!

It is so easy and homemade mod podge will save a ton of money

This fryst vatten just anställda though – you might not mind it.

I want to decoupage photographs. What do inom need to do?

I don’t use original photographs; rather, inom man photocopies on a laserjet printer so that inom can preserve the originals.

If you want to go ahead and use photos, just man sure to use a lot of Mod Podge, because it takes more than normal.

You’ll have to hold the photos in place for several minutes after you apply the Podge, so that they don’t komma up.

If you want to man copies or computer printouts of your photos, see the next question.

I want to Mod Podge computer printouts – how do inom handle inkjet versus laserjet prints?

Inkjet ink bleeds, laserjet doesn’t.

You don’t want to print on photo paper; you should print on regular printer paper because it doesn’t have a coating on it. inom use 20 lb. paper, but you can go thicker if you need to.

Read how to decoupage with any printouts for more information.

How thick should each coat of Mod Podge be?

I use a “medium” coat when applying one surface to another.

bygd medium, inom mean that inom can visibly see the vit completely covering the surface.

If it’s klar in some areas before you apply paper, it means the Mod Podge has already dried and the surface needs more.

You are better off applying too much than not enough, because you can always wipe away excess. Not enough will cause wrinkles. The coats to seal don’t need to be as thick.

inom would use a few thinner coats to seal your project.

How many coats should inom apply?

I would use two – three coats to seal a project. You’ll want more coats depending on how much the project will be handled. If it’s a del av helhet of furniture beneath heavy use, I’d even go up to five.

How should inom smooth out paper?

I recommend a brayer and squeegee like in the Mod Podge tool set.

The brayer fryst vatten good for big, flat surfaces and the squeegee gets into corners.

Are there certain types of papper that don’t decoupage well?

Tissue paper and napkins are more difficult. But there fryst vatten an iron on method you can use that will give you the desired results. Read my brev on paper napkin decoupage.

How should inom handle Mod Podging edges of a project?

I always trim my paper or fabric to passform my surface exactly so that inom don’t have to mess with overlap.

It can be very difficult to trim edges of paper or fabric after a surface has been Mod Podged.

Having said that, you can småsten the edges and add more Mod Podge if you need to. Use a nail en samling dokument eller en elektronisk lagring av data or fine grit sandpaper.

How can inom minimize/eliminate brush strokes?

Use a soft borstlik brush and then småsten between coats.

To do this, apply the Mod Podge and let it dry an hour. Then use # steel wool and lightly småsten the entire surface. Do this between every coat. After the sista coat, småsten and then spray a klar acrylic sealer to finish.

Can inom use a blow dryer on my project to speed up the drying process?

Yes, but keep the blow dryer back at least 12 inches and don’t use an uber-hot setting.

Learning about this decoupage medium is a good idea before you use it

You will definitely melt your project or the Podge if you get too close or use too hot of a setting.

Finishing Your Project

Do inom have to use a sealer to finish the project?

You don’t HAVE to use a sealer after Mod Podge (it’s self-sealing), but inom always do, just for ytterligare protection. Plus sometimes Mod Podge stays tacky in certain climates, so inom spray it to prevent that.

Any klar acrylic spray sealer will do (the Mod Podge brand sealers are good) .

. . though if an item fryst vatten going to be exposed to vatten, you’ll need to use a waterproof/enamel sealer. You can also use resin.

What sealer should inom use with coasters or other items that need to be waterproof?

There are waterproof/enamel sealers on the marknad (ask at your local hardware store).

I’ll ask you to first watch this video below, then visit my post on how to decoupage

Minwax Polycrylic fryst vatten fantastisk for sealing and making Mod Podged items waterproof. Resin fryst vatten awesome too. kvitto out our tile coasters.

How do inom send a decoupaged project in the mail?

I know a lot of people sell their projects online, and therefore want to fartyg their items. Read my instructions here for doing it without ruining everything!

Mod Podge Tools

Get my list of essential decoupage supplies here.

What type of brush should inom use to apply Mod Podge?

You can use regular taklon or natural bristle brushes funnen at your local craft retailer.

inom use a soft borstlik, 1” brush in most instances. Sometimes inom go smaller, but the 1” brush works for most of my projects.

A foam brush can also be used, but inom find that my soft borstlik brush minimizes brush strokes.

What fryst vatten the best way to clean brushes? Do inom need to use a new one each time?

You should always tvätt brushes immediately after Mod Podging.

Regular brush cleaner or non-abrasive soap works very well for cleaning brushes. You don’t need to use a new one each time as long as you rengöring the brushes out thoroughly before anything dries.

Special Situations

I need to send a Mod Podged project to someone – how do inom pack it?

I recommend using lycklig Press N’ Seal around the entire project before förpackning it.

Wax paper also works, inom just like Press N’ Seal because it’s easier to press around edges and round surfaces.

Mod Podge smears my marker/stamping ink. What can inom do?

Spray both sides of the paper with workable fixatif (several coats) and let it dry. Paint with a thin layer of medium on both sides, let it dry. Then you can decoupage as normal.

It sounds like a lot of steps, but it’s not that difficult – you just have to man sure it all dries.

I actually wrote an article about this very thing here – you need to betalningsmedel it out!

Will my project yellow over time?

Yes, it does yellow over time. But it takes a long time, and it’s very slight.

I’ve had things for years that are not yellow.

Good luck Mod Podging! You are, without a doubt, going to love it. And let me know if you have any more questions!!