So I really want some Mod Podge for a project I have in mind... I pinned this a while back with my project in mind. Today after being up since 4:30 am I decided, "why not?"
What you'll need:
Elmers Glue
Water
empty jar
(for gloss finish add 1 tablespoon varnish) I wish I had paid attention to this part because I wanted it clear and don't own varnish. It doesn't make any sense to go buy any either. In the long run it would be cheaper to go buy it with a 40% off coupon at Michael's
empty out all of the glue into the jar
add the exact same amount of water ( I measured mine with a ruler and marked the bottle to make a fill here line) and shake it up.
Now this is where mine got confusing. I mixed mine and decided to test it. I drew a little picture and placed it inside an empty bottle cap. This was a fake project that I could test the mod podge for what I really want to do with it. I was glad I tested it because an hour later it was still foggy.
Right after I poured it:
In fact all last night it was still foggy. Then I touched it with my finger and it was still wet, so I lifted the piece of paper out and let some of the glue go under and replaced the picture.
Well, this morning (March 14th) I noticed it was clear FINALLY :
Later tonight:
vedrict: It works. I think it would look BETTER if it had the clear varnish..but for 97 cents I can buy clear paint at Wal*Mart... I think I'll stick with it.
So Today (March 15th) The "foggy" edges are gone and the picture it still glued in. It doesn't have that "bubble" look that I was going for and have seen with Mod Podge...I also don't know what kind they used (I'm assuming glossy).
Here is my glued on project:
You can also use clear nail polish to seal it and give it a shiny coat, instead of buying clear gloss paint.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I ended up using puzzle glue.
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