Modge Podge label says non-flammable
Posted By: Jenn
Date: 2003/10/17 8:53 a.m.

Well, I finally found my bottle of Modge Podge. Needless to say I haven't used it in about 5 years so it is hard as a rock. However, it says on the label that it is Non-Flammable. So, I guess it would be okay for the candles. Just thought I would pass the info. along. Thanks for the idea! Jenn.
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Posted By: karen/kallen/k...
Date: 2003/10/17 10:39 p.m.
Jenn, you can make your own, too!!! Use a mixture of 50% or so white glue and 50% water.

You can use less water, but not much. The only other thing to add ~ which is optional ~ is some glycerin, but just a bit. Works the same way and is a lot cheaper!!! karen/kallen/k
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Posted By: AdeleH Date:
2003/10/18 12:06 a.m.
I've used glue and water, Karen, but I've never put glycerin in it.
Does this give it more of a sheen or keeps it from drying so fast or ? Adele
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Posted By: karen/kallen/k...
Date: 2003/10/18 12:11 a.m.
I don't notice the difference... personal preferance, I think!!!
karen/kallen/k
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decoupaging napkins instructions
Posted By: Carmen B (canada)
Date: 2003/10/2 11:53 a.m.
You know decoupaging with napkins is sooooo easy.
ok first I have to know where do you want to put them?
the base is it wood? flat?
I'll write down a few tips,
If the base is a piece of wood and flat then the first thing you do is paint the base white, then you apply mod podge to the dry wood.

Then you cut or rip the napkin as close as you can.
Then you separate the napkins, some have 3 layers and others have 2.
You only use the printed layer.
if the base is flat you now can lay the napkins on the dry decoupage glue and use a cookie paper to cover it. and now you iron it after you carefully add another layer of glue on it, there you can choose matt or gloss, I prefer matt.

If it is a different shaped base like a flower pot or something not straight, you have to paint the base white, then cut or rip the napkin, separate the layer and lay the napkin on the painted (dry) pot or base. from there you start from the middle with a brush apply glue slowly (be carful) it can rip the napkin.

For cards there is a easy easy did I say easy way to do it *LOL*
I buy "heat n bond" iron on adhesive double sided ( with paper on one side) then I cut the napkin, iron it to one side of the "heat n bond".

Then rempve the paper and iron it to card stock *LOL* then cut it out and apply to the card. I could immagine that the "heat n bond could" work on a piece of flatt wood to, but I have never tried it. What I like for the cards is that I don't put glue over the napkins at the end, and that gives a satin look hope this helps, if my description is to complicated just tell me and I try differently.
((((((HUGS)))))) Carmen
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Posted By: Granny2shoes
Date: 2003/4/10 2:57 p.m.
Not sure if I shared this with you or not. If I did, I apologize for doing it again.

I cut out a picture of a plate with flowers and butterflies and decoupaged it onto a clock board that I had sponged blue, pink and white.

There were 12 shells and flowers evenly spaced around the clock so I had no need to add the numbers. I'd been saving this picture for years to find something to do with it.

decoupage dicussion
Posted By: Patti E. Wisconsin USA
Date: 2003/4/10 2:56 p.m.
I want to decoupage a picture frame for my daughter.
Do any of you water down your decoupage medium or do you always use it full strength ? Anyone have any good tips on decoupage???
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Posted By: Granny2shoes Date:
2002/4/4 5:01 p.m.
If you are using a decoupage medium like Mod Podge, you can use it the way it comes out of the bottle. It is just the right consistency.

Sometimes it has sat and thickened up and I will pour a little out and add a bit of water to it until I can spread it easily. If you use white glue, then you need to thin it with water.

Remember thin applications or the object never dries. In some cases, thick applications will cause things to yellow over a period of time.
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Posted By: Patti E. Wisconsin USA
Date: 2002/4/4 6:28 p.m.
Thanks June.
I have been using mod podge but it just seems a little thick to me, so I was wondering if I should be thinning it down a little.
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Posted By: lynne j
Date: 2002/4/5 7:49 p.m.
Patti...maybe it was in the store for a while and thickened...I agree with June...
I've watered mine a little before,too. Hope your frame comes out good! Post a pic if you've got time!
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Posted By: Granny2shoes
Date: 2002/4/6 10:05 a.m.
Patti, pour some out and water it, just to make sure you get the right consistency. A little goes a long way.
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Posted By: Patti E. Wisconsin USA
Date: 2002/4/6 12:02 p.m.
Thanks June. Have you ever decoupaged a picture frame???? If so, what did you use??? I have some wrapping paper that I think is pretty, but was wondering if there was anything else that might work better.
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Posted By: Granny2shoes
Date: 2002/4/6 1:37 p.m.
I have decoupaged lots of stuff, but I have always used napkins. I like napkins for irregular surfaces.
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Posted By: Granny2shoes
Date: 2002/4/6 7:26 p.m.
In Response To: Re: there is a special glue for napkins isn't there? probably work for paper (Sharon G (Oklahoma))

I've made Christmas balls on styrofoam (not the airy kind of styrofoam), baskets (napkins fit into the weave great), around corners on boxes and things and if you want some texture, wrinkle as you go. I put a thin layer down, lay my napking piece on it (seperate the plys so you only have one ply...and you don't have to cut the pattern on the line, the white is so thin it wont show. Then apply a thin layer making sure you get rid of air bubbles. If you get a bubble you can't get rid of, pop it with a pin.
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Posted By: lynne j
Date: 2002/4/6 9:41 p.m.
Hi Sharon...I used white glue on the eggs...I use it a lot for decoupage...after it's dry...I usually put on a coat or 2 of varnish...what are you decoupaging? And when can we see it?
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Posted By: Sharon G (Oklahoma)
Date: 2002/4/6 10:27 p.m.
Hi Lynne, I love your eggs too. So elegant looking .
I'm not decoupaging anything at present. Just trying to put my 2 cents worth in on the frame thingy for Patti. The only thing I have ever used myself is Modge Podge. I haven't done anything really fragile, mostly fabric and wallpaper stuff. Some of the pictures I posted here earlier were done w/modge podge...the chicken under wire was one of those I think.
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Posted By: Patti E. Wisconsin USA
Date: 2002/4/7 7:05 a.m.
I'm going to look around for napkins. I've always used wrapping paper, but I would like to see if the napkins give it a different effect. The frame is for my daughter, and she isn't getting married until next May, so I'll have time to play around. Thanks for your input. I've learned alot from all the posts.
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decoupage on tin discussion
Posted By: RK
Date: 2003/4/10 2:58 p.m.
I have a project started, but it is tin, and since i am not a freehand painted, i wanted to put something on it. Decoupage is my alternative. Anyone know how to, or have you done this. Do i need to put a coat of something over the decoupage object to seal it. Etc. Etc.
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Posted By: lynne j Date:
02/2/13 5:47 p.m.
Hi RK,I've never done decoupage on tin...but I saw a thing on TV one day and the lady said she uses Book Binding glue on tin...she said it dries clear. Keep in mind....I never tried it!
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Posted By: Sharon G (Oklahoma)
Date: 02/2/14 2:10 a.m.
use steel wool and slight buff the area you plan to paint. Wipe clean w/vinegar and dry.
Paint away. Then apply your decoupage as you normally would. I use the decoupage glue on the top as well...if you don't want the edges to show up as much then you will need to apply clear coat over the top...depends on the thickness of your decal as to how many coats (drying well in between) If you use the rub-on decals or water release ons, then you can just seal and that's all you will need to do.

Someone on the painting board said they used Future floor polish to seal items...bought some, haven't tried it yet though...I do know it takes ammonia to scrub the stuff off your floors when you use it there so it would probably work well...hope this helps.

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