In this corner we have a glue, sealer and finish loved by crafters far and wide. Invented in the 60's by interior design shop owner Jan Wetstone.
And in this corner we have an avid crafter who enjoys using a variety of materials, which often includes the aforementioned Mod Podge.
All last week I was covering frames using Mod Podge. Now I have been podging for longer than I can remember so if you asked me last Monday whether or not covering a few frames would have been difficult I'd have said (emphatically) "no way"!
But from the start I was having the dreaded "wrinkle problem". You poders know what I mean- the fabric or paper goes on straight and smooth but soon starts to wrinkle, bubble or lift.
After a little tweaking I was able to fix my problem. It had to do with the weight of the paper (heavier paper worked better for what I was doing) and needing to use a little more podge than I normally do, to account for the extremely hot and dry temps outside right now (I think).
But it got me wondering- are there podge tips out there that would have helped me?
A quick search on the internet gave me fantastic results. And a few new techniques I can't wait to try!
So if you are having some podge problems or simply want a quick refresher- here are some great tips on perfecting your podge.
And here's a tip of my own- if you don't have a brayer (which makes a huge difference in how flat a piece will turn out) try using an old rolling pin- it works great! Just don't use it for food again after you've crafted with it. Sometimes you can even buy a small rolling pin for cheaper than you can get a brayer.
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Hahaha! This is super cute! I love that you kicked Mod Podge in the but. :D Thanks for the mention!
ReplyDeleteHey Amy thanks for leaving a comment! Your videos were great, I can't wait to try the tip about using sealer before I podge.
ReplyDeleteI too make paper covered frames. Well, actually, anything that is wooden, I Mod Podge paper on it. LOL!
ReplyDeleteIf you do not have a brayer, I have found that a simple scraper works. I use one of my many Pampered Chef scrapers to make sure my paper is bubble free. A credit card would work too.
Thanks for the tips!
Ooo GREAT TIP Buffy- I'll have to try using a scraper or old plastic card. Thanks for leaving this tip!
ReplyDeleteHappy to know that there are simple substitutes for brayer.I will try thank you
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