[TER] Modge-Podge

Can't get Modge-Podge in the UK local craft shops
what actually is it made from so I can find an equivalent

is it a powder or liquid, who makes it?

> On 25-Aug-99 at 12:24, Tim Jones (Tim.Jones@Smallworld.co.uk) wrote:

It is a liquid. As far as I can tell it's a good quality white glue that has
been thinned with water and is sold in bulk. You could probably accomplish the
same thing by cutting normal white
glue about by adding about 1/3 water.  It probably wouldn't be
as inexpensive though.

> -----Original Message-----

Thanks Roger - I found out that ~ 50/50 PVA/Water is equivalent to
to Modge Podge and that its designed for Decoupage.

Modge Podge also needs sealing as it dries tacky.

I'm still convinced that using some fibre such as tissue as a laminate would
be a *lot* stronger than just the sealant if its only thinned PVA.

> On 25-Aug-99 at 13:31, Tim Jones (Tim.Jones@Smallworld.co.uk) wrote:

Not in my experience, although it does take awhile to dry. When it goes clear
it is dry and not in the least tacky.

One possible problem if you don't seal it is that it is water soluble, it
takes a long time soaking but eventually it will dissolve.

> I'm still convinced that using some fibre such as tissue as

Well, if strength is a concern then I would start looking into fiberglass. It
isn't that difficult, although the sanding would be a nuisance.

> At 06:31 PM 8/25/99 +0100, you wrote:

I use a mixture of PVA, spackling paste, and water. I have used it to make
asteroids, muddy terrain, and on styrafoam buildings. You can add sand or
whatever for more texture or sand it down to make it smoother. Works best if
you use it in layers though.

On Wed, 25 Aug 1999 17:54:27 -0700, Ndege Diamond <nezach@earthlink.net>
wrote:

> At 06:31 PM 8/25/99 +0100, you wrote:

I can't remember the original poster, but I took this from Ndedge's post.

I used another brand of decoupage stuff. Be careful, it isn't EXACTLY like
50/50 white glue/water. I found that the podge stuff was glossy or
semi-glossy. Slightly bare (or thinner) patches are shiny on some of my
miniatures. I don't like the result.

Instead I bought model railroad glue. It is essentially white glue and water,
but gives a better, flat result.

As in anything in the hobby, try it first on a scrap miniature or a piece of
cardboard before going whole hog.