? for experienced decoupage & mod podge users
 

I would like to seal my card tins that I've made with designer papers but don't where to start.... I've heard some people use decoupage and some people use mod podge - but have also heard that both can turn your papers yellow.... What is your experience with using these as sealing meadiums..

TIA!
Kari

Hi Kari!
I have used mod podge for clipboards as well as paint cans; I am currently using it on lunch tins. I personally like mod podge. However, the cs has to be SU or of equivalent quality otherwise the paper will wrinkle if it is too thin. Make sure you use a good brush also so that the brushstrokes are even when it dries. :D HTH!
Joni

I use mod podge and a small foam brush. Remember that several thin layers are better than a few thick layers of the stuff.

Use Mod Podge for paper
 

If you are Mod Podging on paper instead of CS, use the Mod Podge for paper. It doesn't buckle the paper or cause bubbles. I haven't had any trouble with yellowing, but I also don't have anything plain white that I've Mod Podged over, I always have colors and/or patterns.
Good Luck!

Someone on this forum told me that Royal Coat by Plaid Ent. was somewhat better than Modpodge, so I got some to try. I did my composition books in my gallery with it and I really like it - it does not end up feeling sticky in humidity and also the brush strokes are not as bad when it dries. I have used Modpodge for years, though and it is fine - I just think I like Royal coat better now - got it at Michaels!

Can anyone offer advice on making a piece of ceramic tile into a trivet with either a stamped or decoupaged design? I'm concerned about the heat on whatever I use to seal it.
Thanks!