Can you craft with MUSEUM GEL?

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Museum Gel is a perfectly clear material that is used to hold objects in place. It's not sticky like blu-tack or oily like intelligent putty. I saw this featured on a lot of viral clips and wanted to see how well it holds up for crafting. It's not like any other clear clay I've tested out in the past. As the video revealed, this is technically a liquid not a clay (although I call it that in the video just to avoid confusion), but it's very thick and can be used for modelling. The only drawback is that the pieces eventually "melt" and the material doesn't dry or harden. However there's still a lot of potential for musuem gel in crafting such as adding details to slime or nano bubbles (both of which are also temporary DIYs) or creating fake liquids and foods.
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[@christinescreativitycabine280]

I'm not surprised this material doesn't dry, since it's supposed to be for securing items in museums. You wouldn't want your rare museum item to have hardened clay on it, would you? It would have to be made to be removable with absolutely no residue, because you would need that to prevent damage to one-of-a-kind, valuable museum items.

[@Erlianes]

Exactly my thoughts! "Set" also doesn't mean cure I think so the instructions are very clear on that too.

[@maqaroon]

Yes my initial thought was that it must stay soft as well but the instructions were confusing. It kept talking about "creating a firm bond" and exact timeframes for the gel to "set" which is normally only used for materials that harden. It basically works immediately like blu-tac so I'm not sure why the instructions made such a huge deal out of such a simple process 😬

[@kat_emu]

It’s so cool how it doesn’t dry out!

[@KingOfGaymes]

@@ErlianesUsually “set” is used for hardening tho, like if someone says “let this set overnight” Or “this product sets in 30 minutes” it means dry or harden in some way.

[@melimel9265]

​@@Erlianeshardly

[@misschelseapro8986]

I use museum gel in my daily life - it will NEVER dry up. Eventually after years of being exposed to the air it almost feels slimier than when pulled freshly out of the container.

[@maddiemcnugget1076]

Idk why but it’s so touching that a channel I grew up with that helps me with my crafting creativity is still going today. Yeah a lot of older channels are still running today but like… idk this just makes me very happy 😊

[@Fillyann11]

Literally! I've been watching her since elementary school and now I'm a senior in college :,)

[@maqaroon]

Aww thank you! The past few years were the hardest because I just couldn't find time to make as many videos as I wanted (pandemic, small kid) but now I'm really motivated to start uploading more often and have so many ideas as well

[@maddiemcnugget1076]

@@maqaroon ooo that’s super exciting! I’m excited to see what’s next 😁. Growing up, your needle felting videos were my favorite but now i really have no preference.

[@ventartcreations8191]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@sanjaychadha9342]

​@@maqaroon hey , it's been so long since you didn't uploaded any vlog (life update) we are missing old maqaroon 😢😢😢

[@ahoyhere8113]

I use museum putty to protect things from my cats! I even use it on table lamps, which one of my cats likes to lean on. Not sure if it’s exactly the same stuff as the clear stuff but it does the same job and leaves no residue. Literally my cats cannot knock my art or breakables off shelves or tables any more, and the objects and table surfaces are undamaged!

[@apriljk6557]

this would be great for RVs

[@Mighty.Matcha.]

I need it !!!

[@batacumba]

Omg your cats were prob so mad when you started thwarting their evil plans to knock all your sht over. 😂

[@wrenbyrd1093]

Good idea!

[@MinisDunyasi5]

The jellyfish kinda looks like one of those aesthetic clear mochi squishies, even though it’s a clay and not squishy.

[@cassiafaehayden3683]

I was thinking that also n clicked on it wondering if it cn b used to make Mochi's

[@christinescreativitycabine280]

I love how the face on the jellyfish is retained while it changes shape. It's so cute!

[@moonflower5553]

I can't believe i haven't heard of museum gel before. I'm literally half way to a master's degree in museum studies.

[@jessrowe1]

😂

[@uhsmiggs]

that’s so interesting! Best of luck with it 🤍

[@amandasunshine2]

So you didn't grow up in California! 😂

[@lizacrochets98]

​@@amandasunshine2I grew up in the bay area and never heard of museum gel

[@amandasunshine2]

@@lizacrochets98 same and that's what we and all my neighbors used. Sucks you never heard of it. 🤷‍♀️

[@Erlianes]

It reminds me of Aaron's Thinking Putty -- does not dry out, thicker, clear if you leave it alone etc. but does not hold any shapes for very long!

[@EmbalmerEmi]

I really like that you try out all these weird mediums even if they're not necessarily meant for art,it's so interesting.

[@FreedArt]

Ive been looking for something to put all of my paintings on my wall without having to put so many nail holes in. Might have to look into this.

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

Museum wax works too for this

[@n76543]

i don't think it will work on a vertical surface

[@xvk-mj3ro]

there is something called blu tack for that!!

[@Frosting1000]

@@xvk-mj3ro I don’t think blu tack is strong enough to hold canvas

[@stardustsupernova]

Command strips work for me

[@sodaspopz4198]

you could probably sculpt something w normal clay and make a mold, and then fill the mold w this gel and have a transparent version, youd just have to find a way to dry it, maybe with resin?

[@zestybutterfly7161]

The melting jellyfish reminds me of the slowly melting snowman clay kit.

[@thebaabstudio8989]

Oo I've seen it being used for a temporary photoshoot setup, never thought of it as a crafting material ! I'm thinking it would be a good replacement for resin for a mini little aquarium setup since it settles clear !

[@pandapower5902]

It doesn’t ever harden and it doesn’t retain its shape. It’s no good for crafting.

[@SJ-dl6uc]

people use this to secure nail tips on nail stands for doing nail art, as well. (I use carpet tape. its adhesive is dual sided and v strong, it's flat which means it won't mess up the gels self leveling and because it's so strong you can use em several times before replacing them. they do not leave residue either. anything's that's been leftover can be scraped off or wiped off w EtOH)

[@arleyvid]

I use museum gel in my diamond painting pens!! Its versatile lol

[@sparksparkle]

Nano tape and this gel are to display things without leaving a scuff or mark on the surface without needing glue.

[@azoe6764]

Some folks use it to secure things to shelves so you can dust without knocking things over. Or if there's earthquakes.

[@kaidanariko]

Omg. I’ve got this stuff! I used it to hold up stuff when my toddler was coasting. FYI it soaks in and stains open pore wood.

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

It's quite amusing that the face was still in proportion even though the gel had melted. 😊

[@kikispowderclub]

What about wrapping it with nano tape? I think the two could possibly make nice squishies.

[@xinlight]

I'm so surprised to find Museum Gel on this channel xD I was introduced to this stuff by friends also in the jewelry industry when i had some trouble with jewelry photos. We use it to discretely stabilize small jewelry pieces to pose them for shots since the stuff is clear and comes off cleanly. I have a jar of this stuff around the house for that purpose for years but i never thought to play with it!

[@QueenofSilence101]

I can't believe YT recommended this to me out of the blue. I haven't seen anything from this channel in 7 years, at least. Impressive that you're still around.

[@hallofadventures2320]

ohhh how cool!! museum gel looks like so much fun ngl. thanks for these kinds of videos!! you always seem to find the most interesting materials to feature!

[@lindsay_anderson23]

Clear museum gel really does look like thick slime, liquid glass putty or clay.

[@evek2271]

Hi Maqaroon! Long time fan here. Your videos are such a comfort when I’m having a bad day or can’t sleep. Please keep making videos and being so creative! I hope you always keep your inquisitive spirit and continue to enlighten us with new enhancements of the crafting world!

[@RatRandomness]

I love how much you experiment with things. So fun to watch!

[@Paulxl]

It gets cloudy because you get tiny air bubbles in it. Once you let it rest, it behaves and as a liquid and let the air go. Like when you get a flat soda.

[@M3GG1RL]

FINALLY PERFECT THING FOR TRANSPARENT CHARACTER IN CLAYMOTION

[@mijinx]

your voice is so calming ❤

[@MegaBitchesgetstiche]

Loved you growing up glad ur still here

[@MrkaikoIkokosz]

Finally, a new video

[@wrenbyrd1093]

The jellyfish was so cute. I was disappointed that it melted. 🥲

[@Yoon10138]

Love your vids maqaroon keep going!❤❤❤

[@daphnebooth2673]

your videos are always so inspiring🐨

[@rohsek7298]

THE LITTLE MELTED FACE IN THE POT …. Nooooo!!!! 😭 😭 😭

[@craftydemon529]

After watching this video I saw that in the June Craft Kitsune box they're going to have a clear UV curing clay. I'm not sure where you are or where this box all ships to but if it's available to ship to you maybe that would be something neat to consider?

[@user-bv9qg8ey2u]

Keep it up I love your content!

[@emmaamrhein9167]

omg i miss you so much😭. you were my favorite youtuber when i was little and decided to come back. thank you!

[@shenayaheerschop5342]

It’s soooo cute! ❤

[@grooveit2245]

omg. i used to watch her videos when i was like 10 years old!! So glad that i rediscovered the channel. :)

[@maqaroon]

Hooray! Welcome back 🥰

[@Stormrunner1981]

I knew about this stuff, because I looked for ways to keep kittens from knocking over items Interesting to see how else it can be used.

[@whatseventhis7863]

you should try mixing clear slime with museum gel to get clear butter slime! perhaps it could also prevent the clear slime from getting cloudy

[@Yoon10138]

So glad you did this one😊

[@mohamedraaifrushdhy6693]

😊

[@Missy_Craft]

This is outstanding 😮

[@Hopischwopi]

I think (if this is suitable for children) it could be a good learning tool. Watching how it changes every day after making something with it or sticking down different things and how heavy things can be and still hold.

[@pandapower5902]

How would that be a good learning tool? It’s better to just play with clay so they can actually make something and sculpt with it.

[@Hopischwopi]

@@pandapower5902 I described how it could be educational. I never said they shouldn`t get to play with clay too? Children learn about the world so encouraging different kinds of exploring and oberserving is a good thing. And this way parents can explain things when questions come up or if they don`t know themselves they can search for answers together in books or the internet.

[@pandapower5902]

@@Hopischwopi but you never said how it could actually be educational though.. like I am just asking how. You just said watching it change shapes, I don’t get what kind of lesson that teaches. As a teacher I think it would be a waste of time and money to get this for kids, and maybe not even safe either, since you can’t make anything with it. I was saying it’s better just to use clay and teach different techniques of sculpting

[@Hopischwopi]

@@pandapower5902 how your are wording your comments implies to me that you didn`t genuinely ask the question. It could teach that not everything is made for sculpting and it could be observed together how the thing or maybe just a lump changes from day to day like how fast it droops etc.. Plus I also said it could be experimented with to see how good the holding capabilities are. Maybe going outside, taking a board, sticking stones to it in different sizes and tilting the board to see how big the stone can get before it can`t be hold by the gel anymore. Sure it should be the right age bracket but I for example would`ve loved that. I still find it an interesting thought. Of course it also should be looked at in terms of ingredients and if the child should wear gloves maybe but it`s not like an explosive or something and even those can be handled from a certain age (like those small balls that go "poof" when thrown on the ground, don`t know what they are called in english).

[@sheriffbutterball7824]

I wonder if you could mix the museum gel with something else to make it harden?

[@mollysmith4018]

It’s like those snowman putty’s you can get 😮

[@JulieKasprik]

I loved this video! Can you please show us what happens if you mix it with clear slime? 🖤

[@Starlight_TwT]

OMG?!!!! They look so cute!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cupcakekittysly4641]

I just bought some, it looks like the perfect thing to make stress balls with or even just play with it like slime. It is a great texture for cheaper than slime usually goes for

[@jujubee7375]

I’m interested on what might happen if it is mixed with slime. Will it turn into a clear butter slime? 🧐

[@coffeebreak100]

I wonder if it can replace blu tac for me, blu tac keaves an oily residue after a while, I am hoping this doesn’t and that it doesn’t slide down a wall.

[@mohamedraaifrushdhy6693]

When did you melt nano tape??? Never saw it melt Such a happy moment. I have been subscriber since you started felting. I have found your voice as a soothing balm that helps me through panic attacks.

[@CraftyTeo]

you should test if this can be used as a reusable mold!

[@MonkeOfficial0000]

Wow so nice and also you should by jumbo mochis ❤

[@MidoriMushrooms]

...I need some of this for my lego builds.

[@indigomilk]

Seeing this video unintentionally solved a huge issue that my experimental film friend and I were having trouble with. This would be great for animating water, I'm glad I found this

[@Keiththescribbler0619]

That's a super interesting idea! I'd love to try the same 😁

[@indigomilk]

@@Keiththescribbler0619 we discovered you can buy it at ace hardware, a different brand but hopefully still the same quality, I'll have to find this comment again when we try it and let you know how it works

[@Keiththescribbler0619]

@@indigomilk if you remember, then that'd be awesome! Again I think it'd be a super cool concept to mess around with. And it doesn't have to stop at water either, you could probably use it for any liquid like cave drips depending on how it falls, or drool, stuff like that

[@kirakira878]

I've never heard of this, so this might be something that I can use for my poster boards and crafts. But it needs to be tested.

[@hannahemilia5512]

Your videos are great

[@maheenahmed6653]

Honestly this really is a great product for people who collect crystal figurines. I’m sure they already know all about this, though. Keep them secured, but so so secure that you can’t movie it if the need be. Also great for China cabinets. If you’re never using those items, tbis is great to secure it

[@MrkaikoIkokosz]

U are a star Joanna. 🥰😍

[@Whisperkit646]

Yes!

[@meghanh2511]

I love how on Amazon it says "Strong against earthquakes... and CATS!" That made me giggle.

[@bobebapeep23]

It looks so satisfying to play with. 🤤

[@deboraalvesmartins9842]

So basically it has the consistency of those melting clays that you use to make those snow man that you are meant to watch as it melts. Though I think the clay takes longer to melt than this gelly.

[@maqaroon]

Yes true!!! I actually made a video on Snowman Putty for Cute Life Hacks years ago and forgot about it 😂. This behaves in the same way, although I remember the putty being a lot more solid and hard to sculpt.

[@KaeMcSpadden]

I have family in the San Francisco area, and we have to bolt bookcases to the walls and make sure pictures and knickknacks are secure due to it being so earthquake prone. So I am fascinated to see how museums gel functions.

[@mayumibeauty]

É tão satisfatório, amo seus vídeos

[@ednascissorhands7398]

Besides museums, I know a lot of people that use this to secure objects when they have cats

[@yeet6362]

The melted Jelly Fish is so freaken adorable, he just went squish, i'm dead from how sad and cute it was.

[@TheGodlyDekaFumoLucy]

1:53 She’s aware of crazy Aaron-

[@morissaedwards7348]

That's cool. I wonder what kind of slushy you'd make with that stuff

[@meiiimeiiii]

That Jellyfish transformed into a Blobfish.

[@violettbun]

I wonder if in the future or soon there could be a version of this that hardens completely like clay

[@jeonghanswife7138]

i’ll try this ❤

[@jeonghanswife7138]

i’ll make a baby seal with it lol 😅

[@mackea1]

I wonder if you could add it to clear slime. Would it make a better texture? Would it make the slime last longer?

[@faeriewitch44]

hey i found a new way to make slime with no glue, with water fuse beads also known as aqua beads. not water beads. they are coated in pva and if you just put enough water to cover them then let it soak, mix and add activator it turns into a crunchy slime!!!!

[@TheCraftyFamily]

This stuff looks like it would be fun to play with lol 🩷🧡💛💚

[@Whateverhasbeenmynameforyears]

It is also good to keep things from being knocked over and broken by cats or kids. :)

[@hazelmaple1842]

I wonder if you freeze the jellyfish if it would keep its shape to see if it cures at all. I don’t know if it would stay hardened or freeze in time

[@pinkribbun]

this seems like a pretty good slime lol

[@Rising_Eclipse0]

Hey macaroon you might know me from your shorts but if not that's OK but I luv your vids and the effort you put into them and did anyone tell you you have a really calming voice

[@maqaroon]

Thank you so much! I remember you comment and really appreciate your support 💕

[@megangoodhart]

Immediately bought this stuff lol. That’s just so neat. I’m gonna use it to adhere my Knick knacks to shelves that are attached to my bed and shake.

[@fisher7107]

It reminds me of those melting snowman kits

[@Hbomb411]

That was so cool!! I want some of this stuff now 😂I know my son would absolutely love this stuff because he loves silly putty and clay. Thank you for sharing this 😊

[@pandapower5902]

It’s not made for kids. Just because it says it’s non toxic doesn’t mean that it’s suitable for children, so I wouldn’t recommend it and I’m sure the museum gel people would have advertised it like that if jt was

[@epicchallengers5843]

Can you do a craft with this soon? It will be so cool! I also want to see what happens to it a different temperatures.

[@memmermiller]

I wanna see a timelapse of a jellyfish melting away 😂

[@emiharris9701]

Your jellyfish was a ditto all along lmao

[@jujucatjuca]

the little flat face as the jellyfish melted dkfhgksdfg im dyingggg

[@Vroses121]

It is so cooooolllll!!!!!

[@melaniejaneprocter5529]

Very interesting Joanna and a shame you cant make objects the octopus looked so cute. 😊❤X

[@Bazookatone1]

I need to know, does museum gel sink into sand? I have our sand in a jar from the sand ceremony at our wedding and need something to fill in the top of the jar wouls museum gel sit on top and preserve the layers, or would it sink through and ruin it?

[@asmrtpop2676]

I wonder what this would be like added to slime.

[@skylinwinters3200]

I noticed the first time you showed us the instructions it said it was reusable so I kinda figured it wasn't going to harden at all

[@pandapower5902]

Yeah, it was like Clickbait and a lot of people are confused and think that they can use it in crafting now lol

[@rickandel]

I've used museum wax but never heard of this. And to possibly use it for my art work! Awesome!

[@pandapower5902]

How would you use it for artwork? It doesn’t ever harden or keep a shape.

[@nirupaa657]

This gel looks like slime

[@jiayi5211]

reminds me of those clear ear plugs

[@azaleawinchester]

Maybe try covering it with resin and that would create a hard layer to sace your project? I don’t know

[@erislee]

Is it cookable

[@rumortwopeopleknew]

i’m surprised no one has suggested that she attempt clear butter slime again but with museum gel LOL

[@AgdaFingers]

Love your channel. It's wonderful how you find all these neat products, and find a way to make crafts from them. Keep on going!

[@Frosting1000]

The melted jellyfish reminds me of the snowman diy you did. It’s funny and cute

[@maqaroon]

Yes! I can't believe I forgot about that video 😂. This could be used to make little melting ghosts or something