How To Use Mod Podge To Seal Paint

If you have created something you love and you want to preserve it it s important to use a product made for that purpose.

How to use mod podge to seal paint. Mod podge can be used as a sealer to protect painted surfaces. Mod podge is basically a type. 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. Paint it on your surface evenly. The rule of thumb tends to be the thicker the paper the more mod podge you can use.

The bristles are very soft and it comes with two brushes. Wait about an hour for mod podge to dry before applying any additional sealer. Wipe the area with a soft cloth. Apply the mod podge of your choice to your surface. Though if an item is going to be exposed to water you ll need to use a waterproof enamel sealer.

Keep in mind that mod podge is not water proof. Once you have finished your puzzle and are ready to seal it simply paint the mod podge onto the front of the puzzle. Mod podge can be used on surfaces such as walls pieces of furniture items that you wear and many more objects. You can paint your base item all one color and mod podge cut paper or lace onto it. Paper fabric wood using a paint brush or foam brush.

I am using a liquitex satin varnish in this demo. But regular mod podge is just diluted permanent w. Make sure to use a generous amount and make sure that it gets into all of the cracks. Mod podge may show brush strokes when dry if it is applied using a brush with thick bristles or of the coat is thick. Then use a base coat brush to apply the first layers.

Pour a little bit of the acrylic sealer into a shallow dish. Leave this to dry completely. If the painted item will get heavily abraded though and therefore scratched a strong tough clear finish might be helpful. Then paint it as desired. I am using a base coat brush in this set.