How To Use Mod Podge To Seal Paint
Make sure to use a generous amount and make sure that it gets into all of the cracks.
How to use mod podge to seal paint. The bristles are very soft and it comes with two brushes. Leave this to dry completely. Mod podge is basically a type. Mod podge is a favorite sealer for crafting for many people. Wipe the area with a soft cloth.
Once the mod podge is dry your item will look great but as you can see from the picture above as soon as you pick it up glitter gets transferred to your hands and then everywhere else too. Once you have finished your puzzle and are ready to seal it simply paint the mod podge onto the front of the puzzle. Keep in mind that mod podge is not water proof. When i seal my puzzles i paint the puzzle very sporadically at first and then i paint over the edges to make sure they are gotten too. It is a sealing medium that is primarily used to glue decorations and other elements to a wide variety of surfaces and objects.
Though if an item is going to be exposed to water you ll need to use a waterproof enamel sealer. Paper fabric wood using a paint brush or foam brush. You can also paint designs onto it and use mod podge as a finish. I wanted to start by asking if you are a professional artist but it doesn t matter really. For example if you are mod podging an image from a thin napkin onto a dresser use a thinner coat of mod podge.
If you want the mod podge to be smoother than it is before you paint atop it gently sand the area you wish to paint using 0000 or very fine steel wool. It will dissolve if you leave it in water too long. Any clear acrylic spray sealer will do the mod podge brand sealers are good. I am using a base coat brush in this set. Acrylic paint becomes permanent once it dries so it doesn t need a sealer.
Mod podge can be used on surfaces such as walls pieces of furniture items that you wear and many more objects. Paint the item you want to cover in a thin even coat of mod podge and shake over your glitter until the item is covered. I am using a liquitex satin varnish in this demo. Then paint it as desired. You can paint your base item all one color and mod podge cut paper or lace onto it.