Muses from Katie

A great sealer for altered work

Some people notice that no matter how long you leave Mod Podge to dry that it can still be "tacky" to the touch and show fingerprints, pick up dust etc.


I had been using a regular decoupage brush on sealer on top of the mod podge as a final coat (or 2).


But it takes more time than I wanted it to so I went on the search for something else.


I am now hooked on a spray glaze from Hobby Lobby.
It is called "Triple Thick Clear Glaze" and is made by Crafts Etc which is Hobby Lobby's own brand. It is $4.99 for a 12oz can.
You need the window open and protection on your surface when you work. You spray a "wet" coat (so more than a light coat) and then leave it to dry.


It takes only a few minutes to do, a few minutes to dry and you need only 1 coat!
I would suggest testing it on speciality paper, but I test that paper with all coatings even Mod Podge as the results can be not what you want.
I still use one coat of Mod Podge over the base paper first as I feel it helps with adhesion but this spray "top coat" is a great time saver and gives a great finish.
As always I add the embellishments, ribbons etc after all the coats of sealer as that is my personal preference.


HAPPY CRAFTING!

posted by Katie @ 8:02 AM