October 28 2007 tutorials modpodge tutorial admin.
Mod podge over vinyl lettering.
They can really stand out if only on the vinyl but it looks like it was meant to be that way if you cover the whole mug.
So it is just like working with paint.
I can t think of anything that would remove mod podge but not the paint too like solvent or goof off would do.
To seal vinyl decals on mugs simply cover the entire mug with some dishwasher safe mod podge.
How to use mod podge.
Mod podge is also non toxic and generally safe to use with older kids.
Maybe that s the difference.
Can i coat my vinyl with mod podge or topcoat after applying my 651.
You can also apply a thin layer of modpodge over the top of your finished craft to seal the paper.
It is cheap pretty versatile non toxic and you can find it in a lot of art and craft stores in either big or small bottles.
We recommend that you cover the entire mug and not just the decal because you will see some little brushstrokes.
Your permanent vinyl should well adhere to wood that s treated with a base coat so long as your project is kept inside.
You can find a full range of mod podge products here.
You apply it over your vinyl decal with a brush.
So for this vinyl stencil technique you re going to need some permanent adhesive vinyl in any color matte mod podge don t use glossy acrylic paint and a wood board.
Modpodge step by step.
Find the article here.
Should i use a sealant on my vinyl project.
Wait about 20 30 minutes and then apply your vinyl lettering ontop of your modpodged surface.
We have used mod podge not modge podge as i know lots of us call it successfully for a lot of our projects including sealing over vinyl making custom photo canvases and glittering pretty things.
If you want to try a topcoat i would let the vinyl adhesive cure.
One of the most popular options is mud podge.
It can distort and damage the vinyl.
I ve never put the mod podge under the stencil like you mentioned.
Just know it s not recommended by the manufacturer.
I usually put the stencil on the wood then out on mod podge over the top of stencil where the letters are.
Take a wet cloth and lay it over the mod podge for 3 4 minutes.
She not only puts different sealants to the test but she also explains which one to use and when.
This sheet is included with every order caption you will need to remove the mod podge and decals if changing designs.
A little matte mod podge over your stencil before you paint it will do wonders and i ll show you how to do that in this tutorial.
So you see getting vinyl to stick to canvas doesn t have to be frustrating at all.
There are a lot of mixed responses to this on the internet but my answer is to not bother.
That said i know plenty of people who do apply mod podge or polyacrylic over the vinyl letters without any problems.