How To Make Mod Podge (Simplest Method)
Mod Podge is a versatile and easy-to-use solution that serves as an adhesive, sealant, and finish for various craft projects. Craft lovers trust it for its flexibility in use; it can be used to embellish scrapbooks, design jewelry, or even safeguard your art pieces with a clear coating. If you are also a crafter and don’t want to buy sometimes expensive Mod Podge, you can follow this creative DIY idea. This guide covers all the necessary procedures, ratios of materials, and facts for making this crafting accessory.
What is Mod Podge used for?
- It simultaneously acts as a glue, sealer, and finish.
- You can use it on various surfaces, such as paper, fabric, and glass.
- People commonly use it in a craft called decoupage. This technique involves sticking pictures from printouts onto different materials.
- It can be used in various crafts, such as fashioning jewelry, decorating your home, or making furniture pieces unique.
Making DIY podge
What you need:
- Glue
- Water
- Mason Jar
- Chop Stick
Getting a Mason Jar:
- To start making handmade Mod Podge, find a clean Mason jar or similar with a tight lid. This jar will be used for mixing and keeping your Mod Podge. Make sure the jar is clean and totally dry before you start.
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Filling the glue:
- Once you have your mason jar ready, it’s time to fill it with glue. Pour white school glue or PVA (Polyvinyl Acetate) glue into the jar. The amount of glue used should take up about half the jar’s volume. This isn’t a random measure but a crucial ratio you need to maintain for the correct consistency of your homemade Mod Podge.
Adding the water:
- This process should be done carefully to maintain the necessary ratio. Pour water into the mason jar containing the glue.
Proportion of water:
- The water should be in equal amounts to the glue. If you fill the jar half with glue, then fill the other half portion with water. For example, if you fill the jar with 4 ounces of glue, you’ll use 4 ounces of water. If you fill it with less glue, it’s ideal to measure the water with the same jar by filling the same amount of water in it.
Mixing it well:
- To create the Mod Podge mixture, use a chopstick or a plastic spoon to mix the glue and water together. Stir the mixture until the water and glue are evenly combined and there are no visible clumps.
Adding lid and sticker:
- Once the mixture is ready, close the Mason jar with an airtight lid. To identify the jar’s content, create a sticker or label with the words “Mod Podge” and attach it to the jar.
