I have seen many tutorials on making your own version of Mod Podge that I just had to try it myself. For those of you that don't know what Mod Podge is: It's a glue that is normally used for decoupaging, but a lot of crafters also use it for pretty much everything else, because it attaches on almost every surface giving a sheer finish.The down part of Mod Podge is, is that it's kinda expensive. It's not as expensive to not make me buy it, but for some projects I could use a cheaper version.
There are a lot of discussions going around saying that the homemade version is not the same thing as the 'real deal'. And let me just be clear by saying that this is not the same as Mod Podge. It's a formula that has similar qualities as the real recipe, but it's not the same. I've read that the homemade version can give a yellow glow after a couple of years and doesn't hold as long as the real podge.
This being sad, I still needed a cheap glue that's similar to Mod Podge for my smaller projects. I wouldn't use this for something that needs to stay intact for many years, but it would be great for experiments and low budget crafts.
And to finish it of, I made a fun label and gave it my own name;)
Want to know how to make my homemade podge? Here's how:
1. Get your supplies: white glue (which is children's glue, I bought it Hema); jar; paper with a fun pattern; paint brush or sponge; scissors; pen and some water.
2. Cut a fun shape out of the paper.
3. Write the name of your podge on the paper.
4. Making the podge: Take your white glue and put it in the jar.
5. Fill the glue container halfway with water.
6. Add the water to the glue.
7. Shake, shake, shake! And the podge is done!
8. Put some podge on the back of your label and paste it onto the jar, let it dry.
9. Apply a layer of the podge over the label to seal it.
All done!
Images by lana
I do this for my decoupage projects because modpodge is expensive
ReplyDeleteHow great that you also use this method! And I agree Mod Podge can be expensive. xx
DeleteI must try this!! Lovely tutorial... and lovely blog too ;)
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Thank you for your kind comment! And let me know how it worked out!
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how brilliantly simple! thank you! i will never go back to store bought.
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DeleteWhat ratio is the glue to water?
ReplyDeleteHi! I used one part glue and half of that in water. Some people use the same amount of glue for the water, but my podge turned out to watery. I guess it all depends on the white glue you got. I suggest that you first put the glue in the jar and add the water bit by bit and see how the substance turns out, just in case.
DeleteI hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask!
xx Lana
Another alternative is to add water to your ModPodge to make it go further I generally make a ratio of 1:1 or something 2:1 water:ModPodge. It's very forgiving and will accept a LOT of water with no negative effects in it's use that I have notices.
ReplyDeleteThat's some great advice! Thank you! I will definitely try that. The only thing that I'm always worried about is making it to watery. Do you have any advice about that? xx
DeleteYou should also add some sort of lacquer or varnish. Mod Podge also has a sealing agent like that. That's why it is pricier.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the advice! Do you have any experience with adding these materials to the podge? I am very curious about the result! Please let me know! xx
DeleteBriljant! En toevallig heb ik nog 5 potten hema lijm staan van een mislukt projectje. dank je!
ReplyDeleteDan zit je de komende tijd in ieder geval nog zeker niet zonder podge ;)
DeleteI am doing my first "mod podge" type of project tonight and I was wondering if you had any advice. I am going to use this due to not wanting to spend all the money on mod podge. I am really hoping it works, but I was reading another tutorial like this and there were a ton of "waste of time and money" comments on it. Have you used it for anything else? Did you have any issues with it?
ReplyDeleteHi, I have used my home podge for some smaller projects and it worked fine. But I don't know how it works out on the long run. I do suggest that you use the 'real deal' on bigger projects. But from my own experience , I should say that the white glue is very inexpensive and for me it was worth the try.
DeleteI hope this helps, let me know how it worked out!
xx Lana
LOVE it! I can say with experience that I used this procedure years ago on a mosaic of eggshells. It has lasted 12 years. Worth the time and saved expense. Have not used it on Large projects and eggshells are light weight. Still none of the pieces have come off. You can see a pic here of it.
ReplyDeletehttp://thecraftyrecycler.blogspot.com/2012/04/moms-podge-and-pinterest.html
I also used it recently when covering a cardboard shelf with pattern paper.
http://thecraftyrecycler.blogspot.com/2012/07/from-keyboard-boxes-to.html
It worked very well indeed! I love seeing posts like this one spreading the word on how to save a penny here and there. KUDO's Lana!
How good to hear that it works, and can last for 12 years! Thank you so much for the comment!x
Deletemuy bueno el consejo. nosotras queremos hacer una pieza con la técnica del decoupage, pero la cola real es muy cara. probaremos con tu consejo. gracias.
ReplyDeleteYou might want to take into account that most white glues are acidic. If your project uses important items you want to preserve for many, many years, you'll be better off using acid-free products. Acid will destroy your pretty things over time. :(
ReplyDeleteI made the podge and after it dries,glaze it and looks beautiful and shiny and will also conserve your precious art.
ReplyDeleteHow great that you made it! And that it's looking good!
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