Mod Podge is a water-based, non-toxic glue, sealer, and finishing product that can be used on various surfaces. It allows for the transfer of images from printed paper, napkins, and more. Homemade Mod Podge is typically made using watered-down glue, which lacks some of the properties of store-bought Mod Podge. To prepare your project surface, ensure it is smooth and dry before applying Mod Podge.
When applying Mod Podge, apply one layer with side-to-side brush strokes and allow it to dry for 20 minutes before applying another even layer. Smooth out the paper with a finger, credit card, plastic ruler, or pan scraper to keep bubbles out of the project. The water-based formula makes it easy to use and clean up, and it dries clear, providing a durable finish.
There are several types of Mod Podge, each designed for different projects. One common method is to use 1 part Mod Podge to 3 parts water, and a couple of drops of washing up liquid for the sealant. Mod Podge can be watered down, but the choice depends on the project. If you want to make your project waterproof, use a clear acrylic sealer or resin when it is complete.
If using white glue, thin it with water, but if it’s lumpy, scoop out the clotted glue clumps. This quick and easy homemade Mod Podge recipe uses a simple glue to water ratio using equal parts. Save money and have fun crafting with Mod Podge, as it is a versatile and cost-effective solution for transferring images from printed paper, napkins, and more.
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I love all these great hacks! One thing I’ve done with Modge Podge is to cover a print that I like to give it the illusion of an oil painting. My husband used to work for a paper company and he got some wonderful pictures that were used as promotions. One was a huge calendar, and there was a photo of a flower arrangement I liked, so I covered it in MP and framed it. It looks like an oil painting (until you get right up and look at it, of course.)
Kelly I so love perusal you’re articles! Not just for the content, but you’re attitude is so cheerful! I know you’re year hasn’t been the best for you but you continue to bring a happy, cheerful article! You are an inspiration for all of us! And the plus side is we gain a lot of good ideas! You’re hello sign and burlap flowers is beautiful 🥰❤️
Good evening Kelly. Your seasonal decorating skills on a budget are superlative and exceptionally creative. I’m truly impressed . One of the things I used to like to do is bottle cutting. I’d cut glass wine bottles I picked up from a local restaurant to create vases (leaving the label on). I’d hang flowers in a special drying rack. Once they were properly aged, I’d spray them with a can of Dollar Store hair spray as a preservative. The end result was that two beautiful things which normally would have been discarded were merged into one fairly timeless thing of beauty. By the way, the production values of this article are excellent. TYFS and have a great weekend. 😉😉🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Your ideas are amazing, Kelly. You have fresh new crafts not the same old thing and that is a plus. Love the tip on homemade Modge Podge. Prices are getting outrageous and this really helps us cut corners without compromising our projects. Thanks for all to do to keep us happy crafters. Liz from Texas
Well Hello there! I am well, thank you. How are you doing today? I loved your Mod-Podge hacks! I think the shining stars for me in this article were the make your own, the snow on the mason jar, and the burlap flowers you make! You are just so gosh darned stinkin’ sweet and clever! You never stop amazing me!! 🍁🍂🌼
Hello Kelly, I hope you & your family are doing well! I love your hacks! I bought those mini cutting boards as well!😊 I love everything you created! As always Kelly, thank you for sharing all of your hard work, creativity, talent and inspiration! Stay safe, healthy and positive! God bless you and your family!🙏❤️🇺🇸😊
Hi Kelly, well first and foremost I want u to know that I will give u all of my 100% support and then some. My heart goes out to u as I listened to your blog and u literally had me into tears. I couldn’t hold them back. I am an over sensitive person and empath and I literally feel others pain. If feel it in the deepest core of my soul. I will keep your son, u and your family in my prayers and thoughts. I wish u much courage and strength in every sense of the words during this very difficult journey. May u b surrounded with guardian angels to protect your son and all of u. God bless u all. 🙏🙏🙏
This was a great tutorial Kelly… thanks for the money saving tips too! I do acrylic pouring and I mostly top coat the paintings with resin… I am going to try doing the reverse image transfer onto the resin (once it’s completely dry of course)… I have no idea if it will work but, if it does, my plan is to then put a final top coat of resin over the ‘transferred’ image to seal it. I’m looking forward to giving it a go!! 🤞🤞🤞 I hope things are going as well as possible with your son, my thoughts are with your family. ♥️♥️🇦🇺
I usually watch but don’t comment, however I felt the need to on this one. I do a LOT of decoupage projects, and therefore used to use a LOT of Mod Podge. While it’s true that the glue and water mix works well in many such applications, Mod Podge does have a sealer in it which makes it more durable. What I usually do now (since the smell of Mod Podge tends to give me a headache) is glue things down with the glue/water mixture first and let it dry thoroughly. Next I add any hand drawn elements to embellish (like decorative stitching with a paint pen), and then allow to dry. Finally I finish up with a coat of Mod Podge to seal it. This process gives a more consistent matte finish that is also more water resistant than white glue, so it washes up better with a damp rag when needed. When I started my bookmark project for our local library, I had a stash of about 15-4 oz bottles of Elmer’s (from my kids’ school days mostly), and I was amazed how quickly I used it up! So I went looking for a better deal. Because I decoupage a lot for my personal use and to donate, I recently discovered that Walmart carries 1 gallon (128 oz.) of Elmer’s white glue for $11.97. For those of us that use a lot, this is a significant savings over buying 8 oz bottles of Jot glue at Dollar Tree for $1.25. It would run you $19.20 for 16 of these bottles (equal to the gallon jug)! Since perusal your article today, I will be using even more, becauseI have to try making those cute burlap flowers for my cards and other projects.
Thank you for showing economical ways to creative, I VERY much appreciate that. Being on a fixed income and the present economy makes things frustrating. I was wondering if you had a suggestion of a spray for a spray to keep the snow on the craft jar to preserve it? Also is there an economical spray for decopage jars when using diy for add gloss/ preserving it? Appreciate your help.
Kelly, I love your hacks with modge podge. I didn’t know about the burlap flowers being done on the cricut. Please show a article on making them on the cricut. You have the greatest patience showing the step by step process. I really understand by perusal you. Thank you for bringing these hack/dyi’s. Oh! I am going to make my own modge podge now 😁😍
I did homemade decoupage in the early 70s on because I had not heard of Mod Podge yet. I have a couple of tips. I spray the paper before I put it on with acrylic spray to set the ink. I put another coat of spray. Last a coat or 2 of polycrylic on sometimes. ELMERS recommends Elmer’s Glue All instead of school glue. I just ordered a Gallon.
You are my absolute favorite dollar tree DIYer, and I subscribe to them all. I love the hack with transfers of simple printer paper. I’m a vinyl and stencil queen, but I’m always looking for hacks to stop running. Mod podge is my greatest find to keep stencils from running. Just paint the back of the stencils evenly let it dry about 15 mins, then use your pouncer it works 90% of the time. This was a great hack and something new for me to try, which I love. I, too, bought a lot of the cutting boards in different shapes to make Christmas presents. I think this will save me a lot of time. I know it will save me money. Should i still use a matte finish acrylic spray seeler on it?
Kelly, all I can say is THANK YOU! I’m shouting it from the rooftop so you can hear way out west! 😉🤗 First thank you is for homeade Mod Podge! That stuff in the store has gotten SO dang expensive so I love this hack!! ❓️One question: Will this work on jog saw puzzles? We Mod Podge our favorite ones and then stick them on foam board so we can hang them on the wall. I just got a Miter box and saw so I can try making my own frame for the puzzles and display them as art! 🖼 My favorite was the gorgeous Christmas Snow Lantern Jar! Imagine 3 of them on a shelf or if you have a wide window sill? I’m making those this year! And burning off the paper on that gorgeous sign is #2 favorite. So you knocked this one out of the “stinkin cute” park! 🤩💖
Hi Kelly, I really enjoy your website!!! I LOVE these hacks, and especially making your own Mod Podge! One question, does this homemade mod podge have a satin finish? On the mod podge at the beginning of the vid, it had satin finish on the mod podge bottle. Just curious! Thank you sweetie, you take care and God bless you and yours!!! ❤ 🥰🥰🥰
Hi Kelly. How are your daughters doing since you all had Covid?? Hey, can you use the same ModgePoge process on cheesecloth, that you use for burlap?? When checking prices for burlap, they are far more expensive than cheesecloth. I can get 2 yards- 46″ wide for a little more than $7 at Walmart. Their burlap is over $10 per yard. I’m doing a Fall Leaves Wreath.
I once worked for a photographer, and he used gesso over a large portrait phot to make it look hand painted. He just used half swirls all over, but if you were really inspired, you could try brush strokes on parts of the picture at a time. It would REALLY look hand painted, I’m just guessing, though