Homemade Mod Podge vs. Store-Bought: Which WINS for Decoupage?

Homemade MOD PODGE RECIPE vs. STORE BOUGHT / WHICH WORKS BETTER ?
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Welcome and in this video I will compare homemade Mod Podge to Store bought Mod Podge. I will show you how I make my homemade Mod Podge and then explain what works better for certain decoupaging projects.
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[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

Hi. Thank you for sharing your videos. I’m new to your channel. I am a subscriber. Does the homemade Mod Podge seal as well as store bought?

[@mariap.chavez8051]

Thanks

[@staceyd.9432]

How do we get on the email list now?

[@Sooner-im9qf]

What is a good poly acrylic sealer, or r they all about the same?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

They all will be good quality ❤️

[@MommaBird52]

I am so glad that you actually said MOD PODGE and not MODGE PODGE!!!!

[@Rita-yw2tn]

I’ve made some before and it worked perfectly but I didn’t know that I could make it in glossy or flat so I’ve learned something new now .

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yep can change the finish! Thanks for watching Rita

[@heatherreddish9286]

Girl, do you know everything?! Lol!! Love it!! It’s so exciting every time I see you’ve posted. By the way, I got my table finished. I’ve used it a bunch. Just got my logo made and printed it. I put it on a piece of wood using the reverse transfer!! It worked!! Thank you for teaching me!! 😚 ❤️ 🙏🏼

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Ohhh I would love to see it Heather. Send me a pic over on Facebook

[@emsea7279]

I finally found it. I've watched a hundred videos now and you are the only one smart enough to add polyacrylic. Awesome...

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad It was helpful!

[@sharonjansky3877]

I’ve been curious about the homemade Mod Podge for awhile. Thank you for doing this video. Now I know!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Sharon. Glad to help out

[@animalfam5657]

I really appreciate your honesty!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@phyllisbakercoffman8988]

Thank you so much for sharing, Deidre!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@efleming4727]

Thanks for explaining the differences

[@Ivy2Wang]

Remind me every time you see this

[@sharon94503]

I have heard that you should use either water that has been boiled & cooled or distilled water so that mildew doesn't grow. Many municipalities use so many chemicals to treat our water.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh a good point I have never had any spoil but will watch for it

[@patriciakeys4873]

Thank you! Just the answers I was looking for.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad I could help!

[@mistydavis3915]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! AND THANK YOU FOR THE HOMEMADE CHALK PAINT RECIPE/VIDEO!! I CANT WAIT TO TRY THEM OUT.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Misty

[@astriddsarangomuneton827]

Awesome! 👌 thx. I love your DIYs projects ♡

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@cathyknapp9360]

I really appreciate your honesty and all of your wisdom and knowledge that you share with us thank you so much I love your Channel I have learned a lot from you again thank you have a great evening and God bless you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Cathy! Glad you enjoyed

[@darleneherth7517]

You anwsered all of my questions! Thank You!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@yvonnejinks7042]

Thank you. I have often wondered about home-made Mod Podge but have been hesitant to use it. I might try it for working with children but I think I will stick with Mod Podge for my crafts. Thank you again for an excellent video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@vmmiller1558]

Just picked up clearance "Christmas" paper that could be used year round. I got two tubes (the same) with the purpose of modpodging cardboard boxes with it to store crafts, clothes, basically be seen on a shelf and disguise a cardboard box. Hoping the homemade stuff will save me money!!

[@kathinubile7406]

I've used the glue mixture forever, especially traditional decoupage no need to use Modgepodge, I've been decoupaging before modpode was created. I also reverse decoupage with the glue mixture. when done correctly i have no issues expect when the paper is black. My projects still come out professional without the modge pode. I do however sometimes use modgepodge for the outer layers or to waterproof

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have never had much luck with the homemade my Pagé transfers, so you’ve kind of inspired me to try it again and see if I can get it to work. Glad you enjoyed.

[@lauriebieda4498]

Love it,deidra you have sooo many different pairs of glasses,so pretty,have a great crafting day!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much 🤗Laurie

[@Flymochairman1]

I'd use the stronger Industrial PVA but use a little more water. Thanks for posting this video. At time of watching, my son and I are discussing Mod Podge for different modelling uses. Cheers! I'll look by again. Keep Safe and Keep Well!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diannew6066]

Shocking how expensive Modpodge is. So happy to know I've been doing it right (making my own) but didn't know how to make it glossy. Thank you :)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad I could help!

[@DevanjanaNothing]

Also, I just wanted to ask if ur makin it with glue does it like strech after it dries??

[@bha6691]

I love your videos I tried a few of the simple one with plastic to transfer pictures. you're doing great job.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sonoJess]

Excellent information, thank you a lot.

[@longarmsupplies]

Great informative video! Thanks so much.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great video again. Thanks for sharing. I'll come with a longer reaction tomorrow. It's bed time now.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have a great day my friend!

[@rosaelinav8036]

Fabulous job❤❤❤

[@artisticthoughtsbyelena]

This is so amazing. Thank you, for sharing this from my other question. Wow. God bless you. I will share this link for future reference. ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

[@queenb9070]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@Brunse61]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Beverly glad you enjoyed

[@polskapolska4218]

You are great coach!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I appreciate that!

[@jodyvollmer4125]

Thank you

[@zullo3529]

This is very interesting. Thanks Deidre

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RameyRocks]

I love your crafting area.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks

[@Andrea-64]

Thank you. Money saver 😁

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching Andrea

[@veanncantu2169]

I love this recipe. I've been using it in paper mache. And I took it one step farther and starting adding food color or pair to it

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea!

[@Sooner-im9qf]

Hi. What do you make with paper mache? I haven't done that in awhile, but it was a lot of fun to do.

[@veanncantu2169]

@@Sooner-im9qf everything from masks to I'm making some shelves right now. I use the old bills and junk mail for my base layers.

[@mariap.chavez8051]

🤍🖤❤️❤️👍 I made some !! I even put a little bit of green l (half a teaspoon) ❤️ paint just to give it some kind of color I put very little but it gives it that nice effect of having some kind of clear color! 😋👍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes great idea!!

[@janicebell5925]

Wow, now I can hide my real stuff but for my flower pots, I bet it will work. Thanks again. Janice’s Tn

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching Janice

[@kimberlyhagins8410]

I make my own. It works great and last a very long time.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! Yes it does work good for certain projects

[@nataliearena2241]

Thank you needed this info

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandys7118]

This is very good info! I have thought many times of making the DIY Mod Podge but haven"t. I am a Mod Podge snob and just bought it. Now I am glad I did buy it. I would rather pay more for quality and know it works better. Thank you so much for this video!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you cant beat the quality of mod podge but if doing a kids project ect. the homemade works great

[@nicolemitchell446]

Not sure what you mean by ‘the water transfer method’ but I have successfully used thinned down pva glue (not the school glue type but the type you buy for woodworking) and applied a bunch of thin layers (maybe 5) to a printed picture letting it dry between layers. Glued it to another surface. Let it dry fully again. Then wet and rubbed off the paper until it was smooth and clear and it worked perfectly.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks great I’ve never been able to get that method to work

[@60seconds529]

thank you much appreciated

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful ❤️

[@evangeliasharp2928]

thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@debrahunter8343]

Thanks for the “glossy” recipe’

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful thanks for watching Debra

[@claracampbell9714]

Hi love your work but what did you to it around the edges before you put midge podge on it

[@sylviescopazzo2445]

Thanks for sharing the wealth. I love all your projects. Can you use wood glue instead of school glue?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not used wood glue so I am not sure how it would work thanks for watching

[@connieacree4006]

I agree with Debbie. I hate to hear people call it mode podge. 😊

[@michellelewis6914]

Thanks for sharing ! What is reverse graphics?

[@tmerglewski814]

Hmm interesting ☺️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@dawnknaus8398]

Should have shown us an example of the mod podge vs. the homemade.

[@maryanndiaz4976]

My thoughts exactly so thank you for that!!!

[@antoniettacampanaro2876]

Thank you very helpful. Does it dry clear?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it sure does! Thanks for watching

[@ivankagren2746]

Glue yellows as it ages. So does modge podge. So you might want to use a better quality medium watered down with distilled water for resale.

[@Sooner-im9qf]

What is a better medium that doesn't yellow? Tks.

[@dedamohamed1726]

Thank you for sharing❤is this better for decoupage.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes and more affordable

[@jeanettegibbs9148]

I made mod podge before without the sealer and it stayed sticky does this have a stickiness to it?? Thank you love your DIYs xx

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have never had problems with it being sticky because I always use a poly acrylic sealer as a top coat. I don't like to use mod podge for a final coat

[@francoiselapierre6063]

Je suis contente de voir votre vidéo ! Peut-on faire ceci pour appliquer sur du tissu ! Merci !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it can

[@ritagold1034]

I just found your channel and I am binge watching you. I was going to try your reverse transfer technique and I have home made mod podge but just heard you say it doesn't work for that. Does it not transfer at all or does it transfer but just not as well as with Real Mod Podge? Thanks for your very informative channel!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Welcome!!! Love new crafting friends Rita! I have never had any luck doing the transfer with homemade Mod Podge. Best to buy ! Thanks for watching!

[@purnimakoul]

I m from India, I make my own mod page and it works great

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it does. It works really well except it won’t work if you want to do a graphic transfer very well.

[@sarrabelmokaddem5591]

Hi, I love all your videos, I learned a lot thank's a lot. i want to ask if i can use whit glue for wood to make mod podge please

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@AubsEQ]

For the regular mod poge is it 2 one cups of glue and 1/2 a cup of water or a cup of water?

[@christinetremblay2353]

Thank you for this information!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching Christine

[@tracyalday462]

I suggest retrying making the modpodge with distilled water, you'll find the quality is just as good if not BETTER the only thing you didnt do correctly was add 1/2 tsp of the polyacrylic , all homemade modpodge MUST have the 1/2 tsp to be high quality.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’ll try this recipe

[@susandinelt958]

Would it work if i used homemade for base and store bought for sealing? Also when you want water put the measuring ccup in container of water instead of pouring. Love your vids from london canada

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes that would work fine! That would make more sense but sometimes I seem to love the messy way ... lol

[@JustMeELC]

Yes Mod Podge is just brandnamed watered down pva/white school glue so of course it works ;o) I just make it as I use it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Homemade will not work for image transfer

[@JustMeELC]

@@OurUpcycledLife One disaster averted lol. Thanks

[@nasrataj8265]

I loved the video. Going to follow the recipe definitely . But I am sorry if i sound kind of confused. I couldn't make sense of the last couple of sentences. 1. It doesn't do the "reverse graphics tranfer". 2. But I use my mod podge to make my signs and do the "reverse technique ". So my question is what is the difference between reverse transfer method and reverse technique for signs etc? Then There's no comparison between a store bought and a home made for quality BUT when I am selling a project or want a really high quality finish on it I use my mod podge. So my question is then which one is better? Homemade or store bought?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

The store-bought mod podge will only work with the transfer method. The homemade will not work. It will only work as a decoupage glue.

[@elizabethschultz3260]

OMGOODNESS! THANK YOU for sharing this! I’m forever running out of mospodge when I’m doing my classes at the domestic violence/sexual assault center!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad it was helpful!!

[@dragonfly264]

You’re right. I just completed a transfer attempt with a homemade batch I made and it was an epic fail.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, unfortunately it won’t work

[@margaretscott3450]

TFS. Have a wonderful week!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Same to you :)

[@HoneeyBee3]

I've read that modge podge can work as a sealer as well though, like to coat paintings, or decals and stuff. I'm assuming this homemade recipe wouldn't work for that since it has the powder correct? I assume it would reduce clarity of the image. It seems like the homemade modge podge would be best for things like thickening paints, glue, and to prime canvases, correct? I am trying to find a good paint sealer I can use on poster board, but liquitex & gamisol seem too wet or thick and would warp the board. And acrylic sprays stink to high heavens and I can't use them inside.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it won’t work well. I use a poly acrylic sealer

[@lujainayyash4134]

Would this work for gluing a puzzle together?? Would it have a white or clear finish?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, the homemade version will work perfect

[@meowmeowclubart1879]

QUESTION, SO MOD PODGE IS JUST LIKE A HARDENER? JUST LIKE CEMENT OR PLASTER OF PARIS? SO TO FINALIZE, MOD PODGE TO HARDEN, THEN GESSO MIX WITH COLOR PAITN? :)

[@lindagunter7811]

Great! Podge versus Mod podge? Is it the same?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@kimberlythomas2668]

Can this be used for stencil embossing or will it leak under the stencil?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m unsure I haven’t used for that

[@BrodRodVicente]

Thank you for sharing this video. But, CAN I USE THIS HOMEMADE MOD PODGE FOR TRANSFER PHOTO TO FABRIC? Please Answer. Thanks for your help. GOD BLESS YOU

[@OurUpcycledLife]

There are a few fabric projects in this video that will help 11 Beautiful Fabric Scrap DIY Crafts / Upcycled Projects kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJCUlIyhjsp9mbM

[@AnonymousWithin]

What mod podge would work best for transferring inkjet photos to wood?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Matte formula

[@lisaragle7042]

Do you have recipe for mod podg fabric? Thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

How to Mod Podge with fabric?

[@MissMolly3377]

Can you use polyurethane or do you need polyacrylic? Also, if you add the sealer....would that be similar to the Mod Podge Hard Coat?

[@frannieharper5405]

watching for your answer

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Either will work as long as it is water based so it doesn't yellow and yes it would work the same as hard coat. I don't like to use mod podge as a final coat I seal my projects with a poly acrylic to finish off. Hope that helps out :)

[@Withlove_nina]

Can i make one with school glue for sealing my clay figures?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can

[@shiroumxm2052]

would you say this is ok to seal diorama terrain¿¿ to seal flock, sand, little rocks and painted cardboard and unicel structures like hoses and little bridges¿

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, it should be fine. Thanks for watching.

[@aidamorales3329]

Need recipe for regular mod podge is that how many cups? I'm lost for measurements

[@OurUpcycledLife]

it is 1/2 cup mod podge to 1/4 water Thanks for watching

[@deenagleason1225]

Photo transfer will it work? Can I use clear glue?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Only work with mod podge

[@100roberthenry]

so is this what i know as PVA glue? you used for the homemade mod podge.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes exactly thanks for watching

[@isaacbaumann15]

Is the mod podge water resistant bc im making a bathtub tray for my mom and idk what to use to seal it and not ruin it lol and I was looking it up and this video popped up so I figured id watch it and comment asking you if it was water resistant or not

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No it isn’t

[@isaacbaumann15]

@@OurUpcycledLife Ok do you know anything that I could put on it to make it water resistant and thx for the heart and response

[@brandonhosein4805]

Will the glue and water method work for transferring photo

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No I only have the best results with mod podge . Thanks for watching

[@shammigandhi9071]

Hi I use gel medium to transfer image didn't came nice the letters look like say rose on pic but don't look it say rose.may be some thing in different language why don't know please please help me what to do my grand pic face get little white patch

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m unsure sorry

[@juanagonzalez6443]

I use it quite a bit... but do u recommend it 4 decoupage?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes works great for decoupaging.

[@derpy8urfamily540]

Hey! I was planning on making a custom phone case with either paint or paper. Idk if once I'm done to use a layer of mod podge over it but they don't sell mod podge near me. I'm worried it will ruin it if it rains or just gets wet, so should I use this homemade one, or is there something I can buy that prevents water from damaging it? Also great video! :)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That is something I have not made so I’m unsure what would be a good top coat. Maybe engine enamel will work wellamzn.to/3sVB68K

[@susancurtis1651]

I haven’t tried this but how about a varnish or nail varnish or you can buy at local DIY waterproofing sprays.

[@derpy8urfamily540]

Thanks :)

[@sippylip]

Can you use clear school glue

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can

[@kandiekaine7593]

I love all your videos! I was wondering, if I use more poly acrylic sealer would it be permanent? That's why I never use school glue lol also you said in one of your other videos that you live in Ontario...I'm a Canadian too! I live in woodstock, what city do you live in?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hi there! I’m just outside Ottawa🇨🇦

[@susancurtis1651]

@@OurUpcycledLife Hi, I visited Canada for a month stayed in Mississaugua and drove to Gananonkwi and on to the 1000 islands. It was fabulous it was thirty years ago but I fell in love with it all. Love from the U.K. and thanks for the very informative video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You visited a very beautiful area ☀️

[@susancurtis1651]

@@OurUpcycledLife Yes, I took in Niagra and I loved your shopping centres. I sailed all evening on Lake Ontario on a huge ship and danced and drunk the night away under the stars ✨ on the three decks. It was magical. I may visit again one day and you are so blessed to live in such a fabulous country. God bless. 👍♥️🇬🇧

[@Gator141a]

they add chlorine or flourine both will kill mold

[@LexiandAimee123]

You mention that the brand mod podge does have a better finish. Have you figured out why this would be? Is there something chemically different in the brand name versus making it from school glue?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes there are more ingredients in the store bought Mod Podge . Thanks for watching Aimee

[@karensmith5510]

How to make homemade mod podge dishwasher safe. Using polyacrylic it will breakdown because of the heat.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I don t know how you can make it dishwasher safe unfortunately

[@iceyleeil]

Can I use this on fabric? Thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@user-nm9ht5ez6l]

Wooden gift tags: Would this recipe work to seal the basa wood before sharpie pen? How about a top coat? TIA ✌🏼

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It should

[@Maggiepr64]

I made my own and it worked great. However I just made some more and it's causing my ink to bleed. What did I do wrong this time

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Seal print with hairspray first then decoupage

[@Maggiepr64]

@@OurUpcycledLife thank you

[@sylviarivera4744]

Can I use it on fabric or is the recipe different for it?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@Random_guy_13]

Loved it ! I am customising my crocs . Can I put this mod podge after painting it so that it becomes waterproof

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It isn’t waterproof

[@user-yt5dg8nf6y]

We need to find out what they put in the real modge podge so we can make our own for the reverse graphics

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I know!

[@imax773]

ty

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@georgieharp7427]

I made some homemade Mod Podge and it seemed so sticky and gooey trying to get it off that the graphic stayed sticky and when trying to rub the gooey residue off, it took my graphic off. What did I do wrong? I let it sit 2-3 days as well.😩

[@georgieharp7427]

Ok lol, watched your video again and realized that the homemade Mod Podge isn’t that great for reverse graphics if I am understanding that correctly. I must have missed that the first time lol. I love all you teach this community so thanks so much!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh yea the homemade will not work unfortunately

[@georgieharp7427]

@@OurUpcycledLife Thanks so much! I appreciate you!!! Blessings to you and your family!🌷