What is Mod Podge? What kind of Mod Podge Crafts can I create? Lastly, Where to Buy Mod Podge?
All great questions from a newbie to an experienced crafter who has
that itch to dig deeper in their creative juices. Well first of all it
is not a tongue twister, although I have seen it pronounced Modge Podge
Crafts.
It can be best described as glue/sealant/varnish all
wrapped into one. It sticks to just about anything. Crafters use Modge
Podge for collages, scrapbooking and even interior decorating which
includes decorating walls, floors and even furniture. It comes in many
colors including glitter.
Actually it is nothing new! It has
been around since 1967 as crafters have entrusted their most treasured
decoupage creations to them. Loved by crafters young and old. Best of
all, it's waterbase for easy clean-up, and non-toxic, too--perfect for
young crafters. In addition to the original matte and gloss formulas, it
includes an assortment of specialty finishes for visual effects.
It
is perfect for Decoupage!! Who would believe cut-and-paste could be so
fun, so easy, so very versatile? This glue-sealer-finish, makes it so!
Virtually endless supplies of papers and fabric can be used to decorate
just about any surface imaginable. Decoupage is perfect for decorating
new craft purchases; upcycling/reviving everyday items around the home;
personalizing gifts; and so much more. The art of decoupage is more than
simply gluing paper to surfaces. However, it is as easy as that! It is
about creating items for home décor and gift giving. Surfaces such as
wood, terra cotta, metal, tin, glass, paper mache and fabric are all
surfaces that can be decorated!
Where to buy Mod Podge? Many craft stores and local retail stores sell Mod Podge but my preference is to order off Amazon.com
and I will tell you why? It is pretty quite simple. Amazon in most
cases will give you free shipping for orders over $25 and many times,
depending on the state you are in $0 sales tax. More importantly though,
there are quite a few third party sellers on Amazon, whether that be
small craft stores trying to move their inventory quicker. I have found
prices to be 60% lower then what Amazon also sells the same item for.
Some instances Amazon.com is lower and other instances the third party
seller on Amazon.com is lower. Bottom line you need to compare the
price with shipping to see which method is best for you.
Thomas Kramer has a bachelors of art degree, double majoring in
Finance and Marketing with an emphasis in economics from Loras College, a
top 13 liberal arts college in the Midwest.
Mr. Kramer is founder of "The Supply Economist Think Tank" and
studies people from an economic sociological lens and applies his
economic knowledge to finance, health, relationships and business from
all corners of the commerce world.
