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When making the altered chipboard box and other modge podge projects do i want matte or glossy finish?? The one for paper or general use?? I went out to get it today and had NO idea their were SO many choices!!! So, which one do I need? Do I need both? TIA
Hi.. I've not done this project yet (I want to though)
but if you look at the tutorial there is a link to buy modge podge from Amazon and its the Matte finish that is shown so I'd guess that would be it.. I'm sure someone else could give you better info on if it really mattered.. I'd like to know too!
-Ginna
I've always used the matte, not the glossy. I actually don't use Mod Podge as it dries a little tacky, it tends to show bubbles under the paper, and you can really see your brush marks.
I use Royal Coat Decoupage medium in the matte finish. It is more expensive but I like it better.
I got together with friends last night and we made these boxes. I used the Royal Coat and they used the Mod Podge and they were complaining of bubbles. The end product looked fine and it really depends on how picky you are going to be.
I was like you and didn't realize there were so many versions of modge podge when I went to Mike's to buy some. I bought the glossy but now I think I'd buy matte the next time I buy some. Although it is really cheap so you could buy both and experiment to see what you like best.
I found mine at Hobby Lobby in the same area as the Mod Podge. To be honest, I haven't looked for it elsewhere so I don't know if you can get it at Walmart, Mike's, Joanne's, etc.
I was like you and didn't realize there were so many versions of modge podge when I went to Mike's to buy some. I bought the glossy but now I think I'd buy matte the next time I buy some. Although it is really cheap so you could buy both and experiment to see what you like best.
I was thinking the glossy would be great for the faux buttons in leiu of crystal effects.
Mary, I have used the matte finish mod podge with great results on tins. If you use a foam (instead of bristle) brush, you are much less likely to have problems with brush marks. To diminish problems with bubbles, apply a thin layer of the mod podge and don't try to cover a large area with one piece of paper.
I like the matte finish. I use mod podge for the 12x12 canvasses that I make. It is true that you sometimes get bubbles, but I have learned to be patient. Often when the paper dries, the bubbles reduce in size dramatically. I also paint several thin coats rather than a really thick coat. Good Luck.
just found royal coat at Walmart.... sorry about the reference to Amazon before.. I had just been reading the altered frame tutorial which is the on that directs you to Amazon, not the chipboard box...Id think youd use the same version of Modge Podge anyway
-Ginna
When using Royal Coat or Mod Podge do you just use it under paper to adhere or is it best to also coat the top of the paper to seal? If you want to stamp on the paper is it best to leave the top free of the glue?
When using Royal Coat or Mod Podge do you just use it under paper to adhere or is it best to also coat the top of the paper to seal? If you want to stamp on the paper is it best to leave the top free of the glue?
I use Mod Podge to adhere the paper, but don't put it on too thick. Put it on the paper too, not onto where you are going to put the paper IYKWIM!
If I'm going to stamp I try to leave the paper free of MP, stamp and then MP over to seal it. I have stamped on top of MP using Staz-On and it looks fine.
I use Mod Podge to adhere the paper, but don't put it on too thick. Put it on the paper too, not onto where you are going to put the paper IYKWIM!
If I'm going to stamp I try to leave the paper free of MP, stamp and then MP over to seal it. I have stamped on top of MP using Staz-On and it looks fine.
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