Mod Podge mania!
How the heck do u keep the wrinkles out of the paper?! Lol I Mod Podged some cool paper on the sides of a repainted cabinet and it wrinkled up and bubbled like crazy. It looks terrible. It's a heavier paper stock too, so I was surprised. I have never had much luck with Mod Podge projects. HELP!
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Sandra on Mar 06, 2016I think it would worked if you apply it little by little. Make a paper roll and roll it down or up the the side stopping to use a flat edge trowl to gently smooth the paper as you go. Then wait for the adhesive to dry--I assume it's modge podge. Then, once it's dry add the cover coat. If you want more coats, make sure the previous coat is dry.Helpful Reply
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Country Design Home on Mar 06, 2016Hi Sandy- I feel your pain. I have had this problem so many times, so I reached out on Hometalk for an answer. Turns out, all you need to do is spray whatever paper you are working with some acrylics sealer. My last project I sprayed each side twice and allowed to dry. Then I used my glue and adhered the paper to the wood trunk. Perfect results!Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Mar 07, 2016See if these tips help you. http://modpoderocksblog.com/2008/08/greatest-tip-re-wrinkle-reductionhtml.Helpful Reply
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Marie Forlano Papa on Mar 07, 2016If you wrap your fingers in plastic wrap and use your fingertips to gently smooth out the paper, there will be a lot less wrinkles. Also, maybe use just a little bit less Mod Podge.Helpful Reply
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KatAych on Mar 07, 2016I use white glue from my local Dollar Store and mix it with water. I decoupaged a furniture piece with wrapping paper, and I didn't get any bubbles at all. I cut the paper to size, then painted it on with the glue mixture. It looks like your paper may have gotten oversaturated?Helpful Reply
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9530106 on Mar 07, 2016This seems to be a popular subject as of late! I recently read to use wallpaper paste, instead of mod podge, to prevent this. I have not tried it, nor the acylic sealer trick-yet!Helpful Reply
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Marie Forlano Papa on Mar 08, 2016Good luck :-)Helpful Reply
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Shirley Shelburn on Mar 08, 2016Take a very small needle and prick the bubble and smooth with a wide blade used for tape and floating sheetrock. Hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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Rochelle Hughes on Mar 26, 2016Try using Polyacrylic....... The original technique for decopauge was done with varnish, many layers of it. But polyacrylic works amazing. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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