tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post8498316958007774240..comments2023-07-16T03:51:02.402-04:00Comments on A Soft Place to Land HAS MOVED!: Calling All Mod Podge Experts: Help Me!Kimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013989296760980717noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-2717842438802280672009-05-12T20:03:00.000-04:002009-05-12T20:03:00.000-04:00I do the mod podge stuff, and have done it before....I do the mod podge stuff, and have done it before... the trick is to do a small area and place it one piece at a time.<br /><br />Put glue on the object, place a single piece of tissue paper and cover it carfully moving from the center outwards to the edges. This will keep it smooth, then move on to the next piece always making sure to go from center-outward. <br /><br />ONE PIECE AT A TIME. <br /><br />That's all there is to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-71658776645748527682009-04-08T21:58:00.000-04:002009-04-08T21:58:00.000-04:00For air bubbles, you can always use a pin to put a...For air bubbles, you can always use a pin to put a tiny hole in the paper and let the air out. This is a last resort, if you can't smooth it to the edge of the paper.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465071029951626792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-33683912383366749852009-04-08T17:12:00.000-04:002009-04-08T17:12:00.000-04:00I love the bunny! I always have issues with flat s...I love the bunny! I always have issues with flat surfaces and bubbles, but was told by a friend to try the brayer. I got a huge pan scraper like thing instead, I'll let you know how it works. ;)Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-64703927299696335912009-04-08T12:53:00.000-04:002009-04-08T12:53:00.000-04:00I think they look pretty darn good! I must confes...I think they look pretty darn good! I must confess though, I'm not very good at modge podge either...I'm pretty good on a flat surface, but give me curves and ...well, that's where things get a little hinky. I think you did just fine!jessievhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527016323811085304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-75842790300297804202009-04-08T09:43:00.000-04:002009-04-08T09:43:00.000-04:00Thanks, Debianne!Thanks, Debianne!Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-91525669866159757802009-04-07T20:39:00.000-04:002009-04-07T20:39:00.000-04:00I have used Mod Podge in the past and now prefer t...I have used Mod Podge in the past and now prefer to use Gel Medium (found in the paint section of Michael's or Hobby Lobby.) It seems to work better. Foam brush is also a biggie. I also like to just use my fingers to apply it and smooth things down. It's messy, but I keep baby wipes handy for clean up.<BR/>I noticed Teresa's comment about her paper smearing (she's printing off her home printer.) If you'll take your pictures to Kinko's (or some place similar) and have them copied on a color printer (either in color or black and white) it adheres the picture to the paper (heat set) and they will not smear when you are collaging or decoupaging. You can also then wet your picture (misting with water) and then use your gluing agent to adhere the damp picture (mod podge/gel medium on back of picture and on item your decoupaging.)They lay down beautifully and looks good.debiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176357608085739828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-69902711710787735452009-04-07T20:01:00.000-04:002009-04-07T20:01:00.000-04:00Your eggs look fab!! As for MP, try letting it se...Your eggs look fab!! <BR/><BR/>As for MP, try letting it set up just a bit (about a min.) before applying the paper. Since the eggs are curved, they are a bit more complicated! <BR/><BR/>For flat projects: Through trial and error, I have discovered that if you put a thin coat on your paper, and a thin coat on the item you are adhering it to (i.e., chipboard), then let them set for a couple of minutes, you can then squash the two items together, smooth out the bubbles and be left with a wonderful, permanent bond . . . with no warping.Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00230152442990770868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-61566310601770580862009-04-07T19:51:00.000-04:002009-04-07T19:51:00.000-04:00I think you may have enough advise at this point.....I think you may have enough advise at this point...but the dry brush over the top of the still dry tissue paper works for me...then I put on a coat of cover. I don't use modge podge, I use Arleenes, matte finish...love it.It' an Evolutionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570829574462103538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-52586272533377926402009-04-07T19:42:00.000-04:002009-04-07T19:42:00.000-04:00Those are some trippy looking eggs. Cute little bl...Those are some trippy looking eggs. Cute little blog.Quoizelhttp://www.lightingtheweb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-30394715349866091942009-04-07T17:09:00.000-04:002009-04-07T17:09:00.000-04:00well looks like you've gotten alot of help.i agree...well looks like you've gotten alot of help.i agree with one of the ladies.i used elmers or off brand elmers and it does just as good a job as the expensive mod-podge...AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-71174546028826249042009-04-07T16:55:00.000-04:002009-04-07T16:55:00.000-04:00I hate to tell you this, but I did the tissue on t...I hate to tell you this, but I did the tissue on the blown egg with a pre-school daycare class. Only we used thinned Elmers glue. Cut your piecies pretty small. I think we only used our fingers or perhaps artists brushes.Karen at Nittany Inspirationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789043947926863264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-78569837572292794652009-04-07T16:47:00.000-04:002009-04-07T16:47:00.000-04:00Is Mod Podge the same as decoupage? I use the jar...Is Mod Podge the same as decoupage? I use the jars of decoupage from the craft store and usually don't have issues with it. I always use a foam brush and you have to be careful not to overbrush it. It is kind of like painting, if you keep going over it again and again it will start to get icky. The imperfections will settle down so for the most part I leave them alone and don't attempt to work them out. <BR/>~MichelleMichelle, All Home and Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389260169050041993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-7847856749042334452009-04-07T16:29:00.000-04:002009-04-07T16:29:00.000-04:00oh, so glad you posted before I joined you in the ...oh, so glad you posted before I joined you in the modge podge failure attempt tomorrow. This exact thing was on my plan to do but I was going to use fabric instead. :)Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlamhttp://inpassionatepursuit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-50471666251038494002009-04-07T15:57:00.000-04:002009-04-07T15:57:00.000-04:00Wow, if you wouldn't have said you were disappoint...Wow, if you wouldn't have said you were disappointed, I would have thought the eggs were just great!<BR/><BR/>I'm not a Mod Podge expert, so I don't have advice, but I think adding glitter would hide a multitude of lumps!Lady Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532012172750866329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-65319659460703867292009-04-07T15:32:00.000-04:002009-04-07T15:32:00.000-04:00Wow, I'm staring at a bottle of Mod Podge, that's ...Wow, I'm staring at a bottle of Mod Podge, that's been sitting on my desk for a couple of weeks now, with wonder. I didn't know you could do so many cool things with it....I am truly inspired now!Mel at Adventures of Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258299279417348511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-66187593136044279492009-04-07T15:16:00.000-04:002009-04-07T15:16:00.000-04:00I'm hit an miss with Mod Podge. Great links today,...I'm hit an miss with Mod Podge. Great links today, love the vase.Carry Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689613679275551210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-79694620434614797712009-04-07T15:06:00.000-04:002009-04-07T15:06:00.000-04:00Foam brush, foam brush, foam brush! I always thin...Foam brush, foam brush, foam brush! I always thin mine out a little too when working with thin tissue. If you're working with a flat surface use a brayer to get the air bubbles out before putting on the top coat. If you're working with a curved surface, make sure you cut a few slits in the sides of the paper to help it lay flat.<BR/>I think they're lovely as is though.Mom in High Heelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16990826038518660941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-78788206638399341772009-04-07T14:30:00.000-04:002009-04-07T14:30:00.000-04:00I'm not an expert either, and I think these look f...I'm not an expert either, and I think these look fab, just the way they are . . . but here is what I can tell you from my experiences with Mod Podge . . .I agree with the foam brush. This works MUCH better. Also, after you put your first coat on, and adhere the paper. AFTER it has has a few moments to start drying/setting up, try to work the air bubbles out with your fingers (if you have a flat surface a round pencil or ink pen works wonderfully).(Otherwise you'll rip your paper.) Let it dry completely before you put the top coat(s) on, and let it dry completely between coats. I don't know if that will help or not, but it seems to work for me. ; )<BR/><BR/>P.S. You've been tagged over at my blog, and you also have an award, if you choose to accept.<BR/><BR/>God Bless and have a wonderful week!thekreativelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511037706309003864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-73938473075025883772009-04-07T13:54:00.000-04:002009-04-07T13:54:00.000-04:00foam brush, coat surface and the paper before appl...foam brush, coat surface and the paper before applying and smooth while you go, use a popsicle stick to help get out air bubbles, go slowly and be patient (the last one is hard for me to do!)sarah mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11682360315488859716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-11993397710590899452009-04-07T13:52:00.000-04:002009-04-07T13:52:00.000-04:00Girl I would just add some glitter to those babies...Girl I would just add some glitter to those babies and call it a day! They look cute the way they are...and you know what Nester would say :) But seriously if you do try it again let us know what works for you.<BR/><BR/>-HayleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-31332571944700565202009-04-07T13:48:00.000-04:002009-04-07T13:48:00.000-04:00Kimba, thanks for asking this question, not becaus...Kimba, thanks for asking this question, not because I have the answer, but because I NEEDED to ask it too! LOTS of great advice here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418652149272984177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-35323845851175162492009-04-07T13:40:00.000-04:002009-04-07T13:40:00.000-04:00I struggle with modge podge also. Love the grass j...I struggle with modge podge also. Love the grass jar in the post bleow.Ele at abitofpinkheavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06182216534531725678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-24972363141071202792009-04-07T13:33:00.000-04:002009-04-07T13:33:00.000-04:00I love modge podge, but I use spray glue first to ...I love modge podge, but I use spray glue first to get the paper where I want, then coat it with modge podge over the top with a foam brush. Works pretty good for me!LisaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12950954491638610387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-2049526514987910172009-04-07T13:17:00.000-04:002009-04-07T13:17:00.000-04:00lol I wish I could help but I am pretty sure mine ...lol I wish I could help but I am pretty sure mine would have looked worse!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319440304347331276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-12973501711426639842009-04-07T12:56:00.000-04:002009-04-07T12:56:00.000-04:00oh, for the air bubbles, I used my Pampered Chef s...oh, for the air bubbles, I used my Pampered Chef stone scraper-i'm sure you have one, too!<BR/>-kristenKristen, pajama mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336908966908604867noreply@blogger.com