Can Mod Podge be used as a varnish?

Mod Podge can be safely termed as one of the most versatile and ensuring product of the craft industry. It is a glue which is known to have magical powers. It can be used as a glue/sealant/varnish all wrapped into one.

Can Mod Podge be used as a finish?

I get A LOT of questions about using Mod Podge as a finish (learn to Mod Podge here!). After all, you can decoupage with it, but after you are done, you can use it as a finish!

What kind of finish does Mod Podge have?

Hard Coat Mod Podge Mod Podge Hard Coat is a Satin finish (so in between Gloss and Matte). Gloss is shiny – very reflective of light. Matte is flat. The way that these Mod Podge formulas work is nearly the same as wall paint in terms of the sheen and how it is described.

Is Mod Podge good for wood?

Mod Podge may be used to decoupage paper onto wood in much the same way it works with paper-on-paper projects, but the wood surface must be smooth and free of dirt and debris for it to adhere well. Mod Podge also acts as a sealer atop your handcrafted creations, so it can be used to seal the decoupaged surface as well.

Does Mod Podge make things shiny?

Mod Podge Gloss has a very simple concept – it is a decoupage medium (what is decoupage?) with a GLOSSY finish. This means the finish is shiny when light hits it.

What is Mod Podge super gloss used for?

Perfect for wood, paper, fabric and other porous surfaces, such as terra cotta, plastic foam, and candles. It’s quick and easy to use, dries clear and holds tight. Soap and water cleanup makes it great for kids. No crafter should be without it.

Can you use Modge Podge to seal furniture?

Mod Podge Furniture is a new formula in a line of recent releases. It comes in three finishes, gloss, matte, and satin. It can be used to decoupage and seal decorations (paper and fabric) onto furniture pieces.

Can I use glue as a varnish?

Use ordinary white glue to make a decoupage varnish. A layer of varnish glue then covers the surface of the object to give it a glossy appearance and to seal in the decorative papers. While there are varnish glues specifically sold for this purpose, creating your own can save you money.

What does mod Podge look like when it dries?

You can see what each of the Mod Podge finishes look like when they are dry below! Mod Podge Gloss – Shiny, glossy finish. This was one of the first Mod Podge formulas. Mod Podge Hard Coat – Satin finish: somewhere in between a Gloss and a Matte (slightly shiny).

Can You varnish over modpodge?

ModPodge dries to a fairly hard finish, and it is a very good basic sealer even when you aren’t coating everything several times, which I usually do. But I also have varnished over ModPodge, usually with a basic poly acrylic. I like Crystal Glaze for an ultra shiny finish.

Can modge Podge be used as an adhesive?

In my experience, Mod Podge can be used this way, but has a thicker texture which allows it to be used as an adhesive as well. It has traditionally been marketed for this purpose more than solely as a protective top coat – to be used in decoupage and collage, or papier-mâché projects – mostly glue, just clear and protective as an added bonus.

How do you sand between coats of modge Podge?

Three things you should do: To reduce brushstrokes from any of these formulas, use a soft bristled brush and then sand between coats. To do this, apply the Mod Podge and let it dry an hour. Then use #0000 steel wood and lightly sand the entire surface. Do this between every coat.