Mod podge is a well-known crafting glue – stronger than Elmer’s glue, but you can use it for so much more than just gluing.
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Mod Podge is a popular all-in-one glue, sealer and finish that’s used for many different art and craft projects. We’ve got matte, gloss and glitter mediums, as well as satin and washable, to use with paper, fabric, wood, tin, glass and much more.
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If you’re into arts and craft, you’ve probably heard of Mod Podge. Considered the holy-grail of many a crafter’s toolbox, it’s a water-based sealer, glue and finish rolled into one that can be applied to a huge range of projects, from paper and fabric to wood, ceramic and DIY endeavours.
Riot Art & Craft stock a range of Mod Podge in different formulas to add to your art supplies and help you get the exact look you need. We have Mod Podge Matte finishes, Mod Podge glitter and gloss finishes for shine, Mod Podge Dimensional Magic for texture and Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium to expertly transfer images onto your chosen surface.
Add our Mod Podge range to your craft supplies wishlist today and checkout in a few easy steps. Get your products delivered to your doorstep in time for your next project with free shipping Australia-wide over $70!
Mod Podge Uses
Mod Podge is a bit of a miracle product when it comes to art and craft. It can be used as a glue to stick items onto other items, such as paper and fabric onto wood and tin. It can also be used as a sealer or varnish that is applied over the top of your finished work to protect it from dust and the elements, as well as give it a matte, gloss, glitter or satin finish.
How To Use Mod Podge
Mod Podge can be applied using a number of applicator tools, but one of the most common methods is to use a paintbrush with Taklon bristles. This soft brush will apply the product to many hard and soft surfaces with an even layer and give you the least amount of brushstrokes.
Shop our Mod Podge Brush Set which comes with one 2.5cm brush and a 5cm brush for covering wide areas.
Mod Podge Sealer and Glue
Mod Podge is a fantastic water-base sealer and glue that can be used to not only stick items onto surfaces, but seal them to protect from dust, fingerprints and the elements. It’s also non-yellowing and will prevent decoupage paper from discolouring over time.
Glue porous materials such as fabric and paper onto surfaces such as wood, glass and tin, before applying multiple layers of the same product over the top to finish and stop it from peeling, cracking and becoming stained.
Matte Or Gloss?
When giving the final touch to your art and craft project, you’ll have the option to decide whether you want a matte or gloss finish. A matte finish will give your work a smooth appearance that is flat and deflects the light. A gloss finish will add a brilliant shine to your work which will make it eye-catching under the sun and artificial lights.
We sell different types of matte and gloss Mod Podge finishes. Get a rustic, time-worn look with our Plaid Mod Podge in Antique Matte or easily protect your work with the Mod Podge Ultra Matte spray that resist dust and fingerprints.
The Mod Podge Paper Gloss Finish is perfect for gluing and sealing your paper craft projects or use the Super Thick Gloss to give your work a hard, glassy finish with a gorgeous shine.
Different Types Of Mod Podge
This wonder product comes in an exciting range of formulas to help you achieve the look and feel you want for your project. All can glue, seal and finish your work – but the one you use will depend on your individual preferences.
We’ve got regular Mod Podge Matte and Gloss Finish to add shine or take it away. There’s Extreme Glitter and Mega Glitter mediums to add sparkle, Antique Mod Podge for a vintage aesthetic, Dishwasher Safe and Mod Podge Outdoor that are water-resistant, as well as Hard Coat for decoupage furniture projects with a satin finish.
We’ve also got Dimensional Magic to add texture, image transfer mediums for photos and Mod Podge Wash Out Kids Glue for all of your kids crafts projects that’s non-toxic and washable.
Is Mod Podge Waterproof?
Regular Mod Podge can withstand a bit of water but can’t be fully submerged safely. To use in washers and dishwashers, you’ll need a special formula, such as our Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge which can be used for glass and ceramics to make them more durable or Outdoor Mod Podge which is highly water-resistant and can protect outdoor craft projects from the rain.
Surfaces To Work On
Mod Podge works on many different surfaces as both a glue and a sealer. Most commonly, it’s used in decoupage to adhere paper to hard surfaces such as wood or glass. However, there are many other porous and nonporous surfaces you can work with, including:
1. Fabric
2. Wood
3. Glass
4. Ceramic
5. Tin
6. Paper
7. Tissue Paper
Mod Podge Uses
The best thing out about Mod Podge is its incredible versatility! It can be used in many different craft projects to brighten up the home and backyard. When you’re in the mood for some DIY, whip out the Mod Podge and consider these fun projects:
1. Home Decor – Add a little extra pizzaz to your home by using this wonder product to create some new home decor items. Decoupage some old furniture, create some coasters, decorate your tabletops, transfer your photos onto cushion covers, make a fabric lamp, add paper images to your coat hangers and make some faux stained glass fridge magnets.
2. Wall Art – Use Mod Podge to seal your watercolour and acrylic paintings before hanging them on the wall or create new art such as name plaques, alphabetical letters and superhero canvases.
3. Canvas – Add Mod Podge as a top-coat to your finished artwork and give it a glittery, gloss or frosted finish. Or stick paper, fabric, doilies, glitter, photos, images and more to a canvas and make something new.
4. Decoupage Furniture – Use as a decoupage glue to stick and seal paper or fabric onto tables, stool legs, dressers and bookshelves. Use a fun Mod Podge formula like our Dimensional Magic for texture or Antique Matte for a warm, distressed look.
5. Collage – Get scrapbooking and use magazine images, book pages, patterned paper and more to make a mixed media collage.
6. Photo Frames – Decoupage plain photo frames or use the Mod Podge Photo Transfer mediums to transfer your favourite photos onto wood, glass, plastic, fabric and more.
7. Homemade Presents – Glue embellishments such as pompoms, glitter, fabric and beads onto a notebook, add texture to mugs and paint over it, decoupage a fruit bowl, make coasters, decorate some mason jars and make fun magnets with scrapbook paper.
8. Party Decorations – Add glitter to celebration glasses, spruce up a champagne bottle by gluing some sparkly embellishments, decoupage ornaments or use Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge to add interest to spoons, bowls and plates.
9. Recycled Crafts – Turn old glass jars into night lights, glue fabric onto old books, add some rustic charm to used furniture with an antique finish, decoupage tins and use for pens and pencils and make a magazine collage.
10. Jewellery – Use Mod Podge as a glue to decoupage metal pendants, earrings and bangles before sealing it with Dimensional Magic for a thick, resin-like finish.
FAQs About Mod Podge
What Is Mod Podge?
Mod Podge is an all-in-one glue, sealer and finish that’s used with many different types of art and craft projects. It can be used to give a gloss, matte or satin coating to finished works and is water-based and non-toxic. Use it on:
1. Acrylic paints
2. Paper
3. Wood
4. Fabric
5. Tin
6. Ceramic
7. Glass
8. Terracotta
9. Plastic and more
Can You Buy Mod Podge In Australia?
While Mod Podge is made in the USA, it’s one of the most widely recognised products in the art and craft industry worldwide and no serious crafter would be without it! Riot Art & Craft have a great selection of Mod Podge products for you to shop online, including matte, gloss and satin finishes, glitter finishes, Mod Podge Dimensional Magic, Mod Podge for outdoor craft projects such as wood craft and sculptures, as well as dishwasher safe Mod Podge.
Is Mod Podge The Same As PVA Glue?
Mod Podge is a type of PVA glue but is thinner with a higher moisture content. It also contains a bunch of other special ingredients that make it more than just a regular craft glue. While it’s commonly used to stick items together, from glitter to paper and fabric, it’s also used as a protective sealer and finish that can give your craft project a glossy, glittery or matte look.
How Do You Use Mod Podge?
The way you use Mod Podge will depend on the type of project you’re working on. It’s most commonly used as a decoupage medium. Follow these steps:
1. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the back of each piece and to the surface you’re applying it to with a paint brush
2. Stick down and immediately smooth to remove bubbles
3. Once all pieces are glued, let dry for 20 minutes, then brush more Mod Podge over the top to seal it and give it your desired finish. Repeat if needed.
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The Effect of Mixing Mod Podge with Acrylic Paint
As I said earlier, Mod podge is water-based and acrylic, it’s not waterproof. What it does is seal the acrylic paint so that it sticks fine to the surface you’re painting.
Though some acrylic paints are self-sealing, mixing them with mod podge adds extra sealing, which prevents chipping or darkening of the acrylic colors.
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To make your artwork waterproof, I recommend that you apply a clear acrylic sealer on your artwork once it’s dry. In a nutshell, mixing mod podge to your acrylic paint does the following:
- It improves the consistency of the acrylic paint by making it flow more fluidly and smoothly. Acrylic paints dry out too fast, adding mod podge prevents this.
- It improves the adhesion of the acrylic paints to surfaces, giving a sturdy painted surface.
- It leaves your painting with vibrant and bold colors.
How to Mix Mod Podge with Acrylic Paint?
Mixing mod podge with acrylic paint is an easy task when you follow these steps:
- Pour out your acrylic paint into a small container. Take note of the quantity. If you’re using different colors, pour different colors into different containers.
- Add 2x the quantity of mod podge to each acrylic paint in the containers. Adding too much may wrinkle and/or smudge your artwork.
- Add little water to each container and mix everything gently using a small-sized spatula until you achieve a homogenous mixture.
- If you want a lighter mixture, you can add a little more water. But be careful not to add too much water. Adding too much water will not only make the mixture too thin but also affect the pigment density and adhesion of the paint. Once you achieve the consistency of honey, you can start using your acrylic paint. Advertisements
Pros and Cons of Mixing Mod Podge with Acrylic Paint
- Priming is not necessary when painting with acrylic paints mixed with mod podge. The mod podge will improve the adhesion of the acrylic paint to the surface so that the surface needs no prior priming.
- Mod podge prevents cracking and crazing of the acrylic painting.
- Being water-based and acrylic, mod podge is non-toxic.
- It gives your work a shiny finish. Advertisements
- It maintains the original color of the acrylic paint.
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How to do Decoupage
Decoupage is the process of beautifying ordinary and everyday objects. Usually one needs to draw or paint to make an item colorful. But with decoupage one can skip the drawing process but yet produce stunning results. Decoupage involves pasting paper or pieces of paper on any surface using glue. Grownups and children alike can learn and practice the art of decoupage.
Basic items for Decoupage – Basic kit
- Flat brush set
- Artist Gesso or White Acrylic Paint
- Mod Podge (Matt)
- Decoupage tissue (as per choice)
- Glass Bottle
These items are available in art and craft stores. For more details please check out this link.
Gesso takes a lot of time to dry. You can use a hair dryer to speed up the drying. Meanwhile you can prepare the tissue paper for pasting. First plan which part of the tissue you want to cut and paste. Trace the outline of the cutting portion with a wet brush. The tissue needs to be torn by fingers to give the desired effect. If the tissue is two or more ply, remove the extra white sheets.
Apply a single stroke of mod podge with a broad brush. Place one side of the tissue gently so that no air bubble are trapped between the tissue and glass. Keep applying broad strokes of mod podge and placing the tissue paper on it. Once the tissue is fully placed, apply another layer of Mod Podge as a finisher. Allow it to dry.
Mod Podge is a three in one decoupage glue. It is a sealer, glue and finisher. Mod Podge is a brand by Placid which is specially made for decoupage. It is the most popular glue used in decoupage.
Finishing decoupage
One can use acrylic colors to enhance the area surrounding the tissue paper. Use a brush, sponge or even your finger to apply color to get the desired effect. Use another layer of mod podge to seal the colors.
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