question about mod podge?

Question

I need a white glue that dries clear for crafting and jewellery making. all the tutorials use mod podge. i cant get it in the shops where i live (ireland) and it works out quite expensive if i buy it online, cos of the postage. would any pva white glue work? or can someone recommend a brand that is similar that i could get in ireland

Answer 1

I hope that some of the ingredients that is asked for is available to you.





How to Make Your Own Mod Podge From Elmer's Glue | eHow.com

If you enjoy creating decoupage crafts using Modge Podge, make your own decoupage glue from Elmer's glue at a fraction of the cost. Decoupage medium attaches paper ...

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How To Make Mod Podge Glue - News Results

Use mod podge to make frightful fixtures for Halloween The Fayetteville Observer - Oct 21 09:04pm

5 drool-worthy DIY nursery projects DeWitt-Bath Review - 3 hours ago

http://www.Boo-it-yourself Halloween pumpkins Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Oct 17 12:34pm



How to Use Mod Podge Glue | eHow.com

Mod Podge isn't just a glue, it is a sealer and finish. It can be used for many different craft projects, from decoupage to puzzle preservation. Mod Podge, by Plaid ...

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do it yourself divas: DIY: Decoupage

Actually this is similar to what I use to paper mache'...2 bottles of glue to 1/2 c. water and get to mache-ing...never thought of using it to make mod podge ...

http://doityourselfdivas.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-mod-podge.html - Cached



Use mod podge to make frightful fixtures for - Road Runner

Use mod podge to make frightful fixtures for Halloween. Published - Oct 21 2012 ... Step 2: Cut out the label, glue the back with Mod Podge and place them on the bottles.

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how to make mod podge - Ask.com

Mod podge is used for glue like substance in many craft projects. It is a glue and a sealer. You can use it to decorate a picture frame, or a fall wreath.

http://how-to.ask.com/make/how_to_make_mod_podge



Babblings and More: Homemade Mod Podge

There is a bit more to mod podge that just varnish and glue. If I'm doing little crafty projects, like tags cards, etc I just go for the diluted glue method.

http://www.babblingsandmore.com/2011/10/homemade-mod-podge.html - Cached



Create Cheap homemade Modge Podge!

[Dec 3, 2010] Meaning, you can't use this or the actual mod podge to make dishes ... Mod Podge and white glue, I think they are the same adhesive in different containers. Mod Podge is ... ~ by nkeda14 ( 20 comments )

http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-Cheap-homemade-Modge-Podge - Cached.



Mod Podge Craft Brand by Plaid Enterprises

Since 1967, crafters have entrusted their most treasured decoupage creations to Mod Podge®, the number one, all-in-one glue, sealer and finish! The ultimate in ...

http://www.plaidonline.com/mod-podge/brand/home.htm - Cached



FayObserver.com - Use mod podge to make frightful fixtures ...

Step 2: Cut out the label, glue the back with Mod Podge and place them on the bottles. Let them dry. Step 3: Brush Mod Podge across the label to seal it.

http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/10/22/1210059?sac=fo.life

Answer 2

Homemade Mod Podge

Answer 3

Homemade Modge Podge

Answer 4

Hmm. I live in Australia so cannot refer you to a place in Ireland, but I can tell you that you can make a Mod Podge substitute using a white glue like Elmer's Glue (it may be named something different to that in Ireland). Here's a page about how to do that:



http://www.ehow.com/how_8568441_make-mod-podge-elmers-glue.html



HTH

Answer 5

First, the brand of decoupage medium called Mod Podge is just thinned-down "permanent white glue" (also called "PVA glue").



You may have other brands of decoupage medium in the U.K. (like Collage Pauge or Clear Seal now put out by Dahler Rowney, etc). Royal Coat is another one sold in the U.S., for example, or just ask at an art supply store which glue/finish is used for doing "decoupage" --or make decoupage medium yourself at home by thinning PVA glue with water.



The most common brand of inexpensive brand/line of permanent white glue in the U.S. is called Elmer's GlueAll.

In the UK you may have another brand like Fevicol, etc, but same thing. In the U.S., those kinds of glues are often just referred to as "craft glues."

That kind of glue is also often used as an ingredient in various kinds of homemade "clays" like salt dough clay and various paper-based clays, and often to make papier mache.



Btw, all of those dry clear as long as they're applied fairly thin.



However, those brands of liquid adhesives (including Mod Podge) are the weakest PVA glues after drying, so for most "jewelry" it would be better to use stronger brands of PVA glue or to use other kinds of glues (depending on what you're doing when making jewelry).

Even the inexpensive PVA glues though are fine for using with porous materials like paper/etc, which won't get too much stress after drying like some items categorized as "crafts."



If you're interested in more info about various glues to use in various situations, as well as better "clear finishes" or sealers than ModPodge/etc, check out my previous answers here and the links in them:

https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20120323230957AADW6kU



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