Today I wanted to make a crafter's basic necessity, Mod Podge or decoupage glue. Plus it couldn't be better timed, we ate spaghetti last night, and you need an empty jar (with a lid) for this project!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
-1 1/2 Cup Flour
-1/4 Cup of Granulated Sugar
-1 Tsp Oil (any kind)
-1 1/4 Cup Water
- Empty Jar (w/air tight lid)
Directions:
- First measure out all of your ingredients.
- Slowly mix all the ingredients together over low heat.
- Combine the ingredients until they are well mixed, if it gets too thick add more water. Make sure the water doesn't boil, or the mixture will get very clumpy. If you want a higher varnish, add more oil.
- Pour mixture into an air tight container, and store at room temperature.
Hope you all enjoyed. I borrowed this recipe via instructables. My hubby helped me with all but the last photo. Happy DIYing, chris!
EDIT: I recently (12/12) did a review on homemade Mod Podge vs. the real deal, if you'd like to know more about this mixture, and how it holds up check out this post. Thanks lovelies, have a great time DIYing, chris!
EDIT: I recently (12/12) did a review on homemade Mod Podge vs. the real deal, if you'd like to know more about this mixture, and how it holds up check out this post. Thanks lovelies, have a great time DIYing, chris!
26 comments:
Does this dry clear??
@Anonymous Yes, it does dry clear. No sheen to it though, very matte finish. If you want a glossier finished product, simply paint over the item with a clear high gloss varnish. Or you could add some clear glossy varnish to the homemade modge podge mixture.
@Anonymous
I tried making it and it came out very clumpy. Had to add extra water. I used it yesterday and it left a very odd finish, almost like small clumps of flour. The paper also started to disintegrate once I put it on.
Best receipe I saw was Half Elmer's glue and Half Water. I am iffy about using flour.
I would be interested to know if this recipe would have the lasting results that mod podge gives, I might have to give it a try. The elmers glue/water recipe that I have seen floating around does not work well, most projects end up yellowing or flaking over time.
I used it and it dried yellow...
@Anonymous I've tried a lot of different recipes for homemade Modge Podge, and nothing will be as good as the real thing. This works in a pinch, but the flour and sugar means the mixture will go bad over time, unlike Modge Podge. As you can see in the comments some people have trouble with clumping and yellowing. I didn't have those troubles, but I'm not surprised that this isn't an exact replacement for the real deal.
Just mix glue with water. No need to get all fancy with other stuff.
@Anonymous Unless you don't have glue in the house, then get as fancy as you please! Or if you're a fancy person in general, then just glue and water is extra lame!
Do you put it over or under the paper?
@Anonymous Both.
I'm not a fan of Mod Podge. I prefer Plaid's Royal Coat Decoupage Medium for projects I want to last long-term. But it's pricy and I'm always in the market for more economical alternatives. This was an informative. Thanks!
@Accounting Warrior I'll have to check out Plaid's Royal Coat Decoupage Medium! Thanks for checking out my blog.
Is modge podge and American thing or can I pick up in the UK?? Or is there a British alternative? Thanks in advance :)
@Anonymous Modge Podge is a brand of decoupage medium. It works like a glue, and clear varnish laquer all in one. Which makes it great for collaging, and applying paper or fabric to any type of surface. Not sure what the british equivalent is, but I'm sure your craft/art supply stores would have a varnish or laquer labeled for decoupage use.
Useing this on my christmas orniments let u know how they turn out
I found that using a whisk for mixing was best. Low heat- means LOW Heat ( 1 or 2) setting on the stove. I burnt my first batch LOL.
I only cooked until warm so as to not burn the second batch. I am hoping it works out.
I found that it didn't really work....
This seems like a great idea, and something that was used to decorate piniatas with....Can't wait to try it. As for the yellowing of stuff, I think it would be a great aging effect, or vintage....excited!!
what I don't get is what if you use it on shoes, with sugar it will get all the bugs coming right at you, no? I don't trust this too much.. looks good as mash but not modge pod
@SpecialK Thanks for the positive feedback. A pinata is exactly the type of DIY this would be perfect for.
Happy DIYing, chris!
@Jessy No one suggested you use in on shoes. This isn't an exact replacement for Mod Podge, just a good stand in for simple projects when you're in a pinch. Perfect for kid art. They could eat it with no ill effects, unlike Mod Podge.
Thanks for leaving such a pleasant comment Jessy. You're too kind. Ha! Don't knock something until you try it yourself, and if you don't have anything nice or constructive to contribute, keep your trap shut!
PERFECT for edible items like decorating boiled eggs with sprinkles for Easter! :)
Ashley I like your idea. I'll be sure to try that next yr when my daughter and I decorate eggs. And I think I'll try the piñata idea for her birthday this yr.
@Ashley Burns
I am wanting to try my hand at with this. Have a few ideas to make for Mother's Thanks for the information. I'm gonna PIN this one!
One word of caution, BUGS! LOL, I used this as an alternative and it attracts ants BIG TIME!! So be careful if you are anywhere there is a chance it may attract bugs of any kind and do set your project out in the sun to dry like we did
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