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Kayce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kayce
Sebring
FL
USA
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 Posted - Dec 23 2009 : 5:05:02 PM
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Is there a trick that does not leave the dried glue ridgy but with a smooth look? Is there something that kinda selflevels?
This is my project that I am working on and of course I have never mod podged before.
Memory game with family photos for a todler.
So I have cut thick fun foam into 2in squares and my intention is to adhere 2 of each family member on one side and patterned paper on the other.
Problem: on my practice square the mod podge leave ridges not a nice smooth finish.
Is there a better product to use for a nice smooth finish?
Please Please help. Of course this is a Christmas gift
Why cant anything just turn out like I see it in my head
Learning to appreciate having a glass..not half full or empty..just thankful for a glass :) |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 23 2009 : 6:01:46 PM
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What are you using to apply the mod poge? Have you tried a foam brush or very soft brush? I find I like a sable type brush rather than a nylon one. I usually lightly sand using 220 grit sand paper between coats. Also, better to do very thin coats and do several than one thick coat. I have never tried it on a foam product always on wood or metal. I don't know if that helps or not. Good Luck.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Kayce
True Blue Farmgirl
290 Posts
Kayce
Sebring
FL
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2009 : 6:18:15 PM
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I tried using a foam brush. I tried a nylon soft brush. It sticks to the foam VERY well. I was surprised cause gluing stuff to foam is normally not easy. I have 400 grit sand paper, would that work? Ok, So I gonna use thinner coats and sand inbetween. I wont have 220 grit till in the morning but I will report back progress and if everything goes well I'll post a pic.
{squeeze}
Learning to appreciate having a glass..not half full or empty..just thankful for a glass :) |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2009 : 8:21:28 PM
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The 400 might be even better since you are on the foam. Just sand enough to knock down the ridges, dust off, and then apply next thin coat. Let me know how it goes.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2009 : 8:22:54 PM
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Oh - one other thing that might help - put the finish on in opposite directions ie one coat brushed horizontal, the next coat vertical.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Kayce
True Blue Farmgirl
290 Posts
Kayce
Sebring
FL
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2009 : 8:51:12 PM
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Thanks, I will work on them in the morning. I let you know.
Hehe Ive been working on cutting apart a puzzle that I mod podge a picture on. It is a clue leading to the next puzzle piece clue to assemble and reveal my daughters surprise destination that she will be wisked off to on Christmas. I had to do something cause she is only opening a pair of long johns and a plane ticket. 
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