I tried Decoupage Mediums, so YOU don't have to!

Today, I am trying 7 decoupage mediums so you don't have to!! If you are interested in HOW TO DECOUPAGE, I hopw these results can lead you to the right product to start your decoupage journey! It is no secret decoupage is one of my favorite things to do on this channel, BUT I get SO MANY suggestions on mediums to try from people, I decided. Let's try them + some..lol If I have questions maybe YOU do to??
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[@dorin9185]

Thanks so much Brandi I'm a noob at decoupage and all of your tips and tricks have helped me tremendously. I really appreciate all of your time. We say around here that pet hair is a condiment. 😉

[@thediystruggle]

omg.. i love that one too... A condiment..hahaha!

[@sonja5654]

I love you sense of humor and your videos are great.

[@thediystruggle]

I appreciate that! Thank you Sonja!

[@michellesuniqueboutique3405]

Im glad u did this video. Ive used glue sticks, elmers glue, D.G mod podge n of course the Mod Podge brand. So glad to see this

[@kristinbonds2135]

Thanks Brandi. Very good information.

[@destrygraves]

I like glue the best. Clear or a color that dries clear. Bought on clearance at school starts, of course. I almost always use that poly thickly on top of the finished product. Don’t you think you could make some smiling or laughing pop up Brandi’s? Dog hair is just a side product of living a life. Those napkins are gorgeous. Now make something with all those squares please. TFS. You are the best.

[@thediystruggle]

Destry... if you knew the morning I had... I was going g to make new pop ups!! I do every year for my channel anniversary. Along with merch and things just did not go as planned. But, I am confident we will see some in August

[@destrygraves]

@@thediystruggle I’ve heard good things come to those who wait. I don’t think you want to compare mornings. I hope yours got better.

[@emmkaa2099]

Beacon, huh? Wow, whoda thunk? I do junk journals and use FabriTac, FabriFix, and/or Three-in-One (if there's a difference between the three I sure can't find it)all the time - its like cool hot glue (what??!?) in that it sets up pretty fast with just a little wiggle room before my project stays stuck forever. I like the Mod Podge too as well as the glue/water mixture, especially when I want wrinkles. Thanks Brittany, this was fun. Hugs from the Southern California desert, MK 🤗🏜🤗

[@thediystruggle]

Sounds like something I may need to try! Thank you for stopping by and hanging out!!!

[@paulinebradford4823]

Thanks for the hints and for another informative video.

[@thediystruggle]

My pleasure Pauline!

[@minicaestilette3010]

Thank you for sharing these different glues to Decoupage

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you for watching Minica!

[@EvBarney]

Thank you for doing this. I find it interesting that people don't seem to discuss Elmer's glue vs Elmer's School Glue. They are not quite the same thing but I don't know how the formula differs.

[@thediystruggle]

I used the stick form in my how to decoupage video! It's honestly impressive a school glue works this well!!

[@lateknightcreations]

Google it. I was looking for different glues one time and I discovered the difference. I just don’t remember now. Gotta love getting old…

[@EvBarney]

​@@lateknightcreations ​ Fair enough! I found a few articles and posts. The differences seem to be: ESG is more wet and runny. It dries slowly and is more flexible once dried. It can be washed off of surfaces and out of clothing even when dried. EG is thicker, faster drying, and less flexible once dry. You may have to scrape it off surfaces once dry, and don't count on it easily coming out of clothing.

[@lateknightcreations]

@@EvBarney yes. That’s it!

[@KMF3]

I never knew there was an Elmer's glue versus and Elmer's school glue I thought there was just one.

[@elicedelplato2473]

U r so fun... I feel weird it's like I'm listening to myself. I'd love to do a craft day with you. Just afraid that we'd never get anything done and my And my tummy would be sore from laughing keep them coming girl

[@thediystruggle]

Nothing wrong with never getting anything accomplished..lol I have deff tinkled myself having some good belly laughs with my friends!! Thats what its all about!!! Love talking to you Elice!!!

[@cathyfletcher722]

Thank you Brandi, I love modge Podge and glue best of all

[@thediystruggle]

Good choices!! I deff want to try the glue again

[@MrsJax304]

Fancy video work B.. love your content. You look fantastic

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you my friend!!

[@jameswalls705]

ANXIOUSLY WAITING, GOT MY NOTIFICATION ON!! I LEARN SO MUCH FROM YOU BRANDI & APPRECIATE YOUR WILLINGNESS TO TEACH US THING'S ESPECIALLY FOR THE CRAFTER THAT IS JUST STARTING OUT & KNOWS HARDLY ANYTHING, LIKE MYSELF! I EVEN HAVE A BOARD ON PINTEREST THAT I SHARE ALL YOUR VIDEO'S SO I CAN GO BACK TO THEM WHEN IM READY TO BEGIN DOING ANY DIY'S WHICH I HAVEN'T YET, IM TRYING TO BUY CRAFT SUPPLIES ON A FIXED INCOME SO THANK GOODNESS FIR ALL THE DOLLAR TREE STORES!!

[@thediystruggle]

I am so happy to hear this my friend!! Thank you so much for being apart of the struggle!!

[@sondranewall4462]

Thank you. I have used cheap glue sticks on napkins going on canvas, with great results.

[@thediystruggle]

Thats awesome! Thank you for the information!

[@robertjoy7050]

You amaze me of how talented you are. ❤️

[@marymendoza3351]

Wow wow wow…thanks for doing that…I’m so glad I never paid alot, I’ll just continue stick to my Modge Podge…was gonna try that dishwasher safe one to see how good it is…great info!

[@ILoveMaltese]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been wondering the exact same thing about all those products and really appreciate you doing this for us.

[@nanm8443]

I can’t wait Brandi. You always make my day whenever I see a notification about a video of yours saying that is will be going LIVE!!! 😊

[@thediystruggle]

YAY!!! You made my day with this sweet comment!! Thank you so much!!!

[@pamelataylor3537]

Thanks for sharing this Brandi, I’ve only tried working with a napkin once, in a candle and while it worked (cant remember what I used to put it on, it could have been a lot better. It was great to see you try everything that you did cos it gives us a lot more of an idea what and what not to use. I have a lot of things here that I’m waiting to decoupage but wasn’t sure really what to use so thanks heaps for your video. Have a great week.

[@selenaupson7773]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@thediystruggle]

You're welcome 😊

[@carolynharrison7715]

Oh boy, I can't wait!!!! I would love to see how some other mediums work. Thank you 💕 sweet girl!!!! I always love 😘 watching you!!!

[@thediystruggle]

I am super excited to show this!!! Happy your excited too!!!

[@kimwhite6256]

Mod Podge is my go-to, but I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the glue did. Very impressive! Thank you for trying all of these out for us. You Rock!

[@thediystruggle]

Me too Kim. The glue really did wow me!! I appreciate you as always my sweet friend!

[@alisonhicks9298]

Very helpful!! Now I can start my project. I was waiting to see this first 😁

[@thediystruggle]

Hahaha

[@pamelasim3840]

Hi, i just discovered your videos, they are great! Thank you for testing all these mediums. I live in Canada and hadseen on a few KZbin videos that the "deco art for napkins" was the bext . I dont think it is better than modge podge. I found it thicker, a bit harder to put on as well it was really hard to clean off your fingers. It also cost me $23! For 8oz. I think ill stick ( no pun intended 😂) to modge podge.

[@tonyasumner6175]

Thank you for doing this video! Great information!!! 😃

[@thediystruggle]

You are so welcome, Tonya! Thank YOU for stopping by and hanging out with me!!

[@bonnieshramek5958]

Thanks so much for sharing this, it's good to know what works better❤🤗☺

[@thediystruggle]

I agree Bonnie!! Thank you for stopping by!!

[@susanruppel434]

Thank you so much for the comparison video!

[@thediystruggle]

You are so welcome! I am glad I did this! Really helped me put some of my own personal questions to rest

[@lorisayler4915]

Thanks for another great video.

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks for watching, my pleassure!!

[@dhtarget]

Thanks Brandi. I just got my napkins from you today, perfect timing!

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you so much for loving me and the channel Deb!! I hope you love them!!!

[@dhtarget]

@@thediystruggle I do love you and all you do! I do love the napkins, can’t wait to use them.

[@lateknightcreations]

Very informative. Great video girl!

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks so much!

[@juanitabyrd7547]

Thanks

[@thediystruggle]

💞

[@gingeralexander3310]

I think that my choice is the Mod Podge. I even use the spray version..lol 😉👍

[@thediystruggle]

I have never used that! I need to give it a try!!!

[@gingeralexander3310]

@The DIY Struggle I love it, I use it as a sealer. I've used it on tiles and wood projects. 😁👍

[@robinellis9957]

Brandi, love that you did this comparison video! I’m pretty much a Mod Podge ho (hope I’m allowed to say that lol) but I’ve wondered about other kinds. I was really shocked by how well the glue worked! Wow! And isn’t it typical that the most expensive thing sucked?! 😡 Hope you are doing well! I just love you and your videos, girl!

[@thediystruggle]

You can say it on my channel..lol I appreciate that my friend! It means the world to me you still love watching my content after all this time! I feel like you have been with me forever!!

[@harrietjohnson9315]

This was very informative, thank you for doing this . Looking at the finished pieces, no you can't tell which glue was used. Thanks for sharing

[@thediystruggle]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you as always Harriet! Nice chatting with you as always!

[@robinfranke6231]

Great video, saved me time and expense! BTW your hair looked cute in this vid. Enjoy your topics, THX!

[@thediystruggle]

Happy to hear that Robin! And, Thank you! My hair does what it wants most days..lol

[@debragriffin5844]

Thank you! I always use mod podge.

[@thediystruggle]

It deff is my favorite still!

[@kimparsons5434]

I laugh when I hear the glass breaking And I use mod podge alot it works me And I really like those napkins They are beautiful Thanks again Brandi for your diy video 💙

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Kim!!!

[@KMF3]

I've been using the tacky glue I think it's called from Dollar Tree. And I was pleasantly surprised by it. I think I like it better than any of the other glues

[@thediystruggle]

I think tacky glue is awesome, especially with Fabric

[@KMF3]

@@thediystruggle I also used some sort of a gel medium today that my mom had from over 20 years ago or maybe it was more like 30 years ago. But it was still good in the jar. I like how that works a lot better than the Mod Podge. I'm going to have to look at it again to see what it's called but I don't think they even make it anymore

[@thediystruggle]

@@KMF3 yeah get back to me on that

[@KMF3]

@@thediystruggle ok

[@chandazargo2302]

Hey Brandi, I have only used Mod Podge and Glue stick. I am not surprised by the glue because that is basically what Mod Podge is! You know what plain Elmer’s/white schools glue is great to crackle your paint and so much less expensive than using a crackle medium. Watch Yvonne at “Ginger Chic Rehab” she has used it numerous times in her videos and the results are the same as mine. Thanks as always Brandi for helping with The Struggle😉

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks for the tips! I will have to check that out!!

[@cherylclaviter6398]

I use mad podge as I do like it best. But in a pinch I may try the glue!!

[@thediystruggle]

I was deff surprised with the glue Cheryl!!

[@Spoillygirl]

Thank you for sharing. I’m still team modge podge.👸🏽👸🏽👏🏾👏🏾💜💜

[@thediystruggle]

Me too!!

[@rhondaeversole2975]

Thank you for taking one for the team 🤣... I'm pretty sure that one bottle was supposed to have the paper sealing the bottle and not "glued" inside the cap much like DTs bottle 🤨🤣. I still haven't tried the heat application for mod podge but I'm intrigued... TYFS 🥰

[@thediystruggle]

LOL.. deff took one for the team here..lol JK JK.. I actually loved doing this video!!

[@angieemm]

I have a dislocated thumb and rather horrible hand strength to begin with. Watching you struggle with the ridiculous safety seals on the various products made me see red. I can't even imagine how difficult it must be for someone with arthritis or worse. I shouldn't have to keep needlenose pliers in my kitchen to open the new peanut butter, but I do. Apparently I'll need it for all of this too.

[@thediystruggle]

Oh no!!! I hope you heal fast. Yeah I deff get very frustrated withe the seals... like, some are just over kill!

[@nancypulice1682]

Lol....DOG GLITTER Love it. I have 3 dogs so I wear glitter daily. Also I (have no idea why I'm admitting this buuutttt) I would rather find a dog hair in my food than a human hair just sayin

[@thediystruggle]

OMG I feel the same..lol

[@Pocketpebbledesigns]

What are your thoughts on Deco NAPKIN glue? Thx.

[@thediystruggle]

I have not used that yet!!

[@JackieBurnsCreations]

Hummmm I’ve never tried poly. I’ll stick with good old Mod Podge.

[@thediystruggle]

Good choice! LOL

[@debicarter4119]

The only thing I don’t like about modpodge is the clips and the strings I get with mod podge. That may happen with other products too, I don’t know because I’ve always used mod podge. Let me know if there is something you can do to prevent this. Thanks

[@thediystruggle]

Clips and strings??

[@debicarter4119]

@@thediystruggle auto correct gone amok. That should have said clumps and strings, lol.

[@kathymccarty8555]

How to Decoupage Video link says 'This video isn't available anymore'?

[@thediystruggle]

I am gonna check it out

[@thediystruggle]

Hey Kathy, I went and put a NEW link in the description just to be safe. I DID CHANGE the thumbnail picture but that should not stop it from working. Please let me know if you are experiencing any more issues!! So, sorry for any inconvenience!

[@carmenlheureux5435]

Dog glitter! 😂

[@angelajonesdiy]

Isn’t that so frustrating when the most expense thing turns out to be the worst performer 🤬

[@thediystruggle]

Girl...that stuff is unacceptable..lol

[@kristinbonds2135]

Thanks Brandi. Very good information.

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks Kristin!!!