? for experienced decoupage & mod podge users

[KRANSOM]

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

[jonjinko]

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. HTH!
Joni

[Judyw]

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

[GNsMommy]

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!

[trouverletemps]

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!

[bahlg]

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!