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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
2173 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 26 2005 : 3:40:33 PM
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Help! Even after reading the how to section at About.com on decoupage, I am discouraged with the air bubbles that I cannot get out. I have tried my finger, and also a flat hard surface to no avail. Now I'm considering a pin prick. Can any of you more experienced at this offer any advise? I'm using ModPodge medium. Thanks!
****Gardener, Stitcher, Spiritual Explorer and Appreciator of all Things Natural****
"Begin to weave and God will give the thread." - German Proverb |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2005 : 4:03:48 PM
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Clare, How are you applying the modpoge? Is it with a brush or roller? I have had better luck with a soft natural bristle brush to keep the bubbles at bay. They are costlier but seem to do abetter job applying...I have also used those flat foam applicators.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. http://www.xs4all.nl/~josvg/cits/sb/sb101.html |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
2173 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2005 : 4:21:19 PM
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I was using a foam applicator, but I do have a natural bristle brush that I could try... thanks!
****Gardener, Stitcher, Spiritual Explorer and Appreciator of all Things Natural****
"Begin to weave and God will give the thread." - German Proverb |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Jun 26 2005 : 6:35:42 PM
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Clare-- are you applying it too thickly? Alot of smooth thin coats with drying inbetween has always worked for me and a little buffing with very fine sand paper or steel wool never hurt either. Most of the time I use a brush and / or my fingers to smooth it all out. Does any of that seem different than what you have been doing? Also the thickness of your paper will make a difference, the thinner the better.
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