Modge Podge on an acrylic clipboard

Question

Can I modge podge my sons art pictures (some are crayon, watercolor, etc) on acrylic clipboards?

I have a ton of acrylic clipboards that my job gave me since they were just going to throw them out. I want to use them as Christmas presents since I can't afford to buy gifts. Any tips or suggestions to handle these with little to no money will be great.

Thanks in advance

Pat whitmus · Answer

I don't know why it wouldn't...give it a try with a magazine picture 1st so you don't ruin your child's work. ')

Nikkiof13 · Answer

Thanks ..that's a good idea

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Just make sure you buy the mode lodge for paper as the are a lot of different varieties available.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

The matte version is the finish. Look at the instructions and make sure you can use it on paper. I don't think it will harm your pictures. Maybe test it on a piece of scrap first.

Elaine Simmons · Answer

I don't have an answer but will remind you that the spelling is Mod Podge.

Barbara · Answer

If the markers used are water based, anywater-based decoupage medium will run the colors and ruin your childs pictures.
Crayons are wax based so they may not adhere as well, especially to the acrylic clipboards. There are lots of ideas on Pnterest for clipboards, you might want to check out Pinterest for ideas and tutorials. Be sure to check out Amazon for Mod Podge, sometimes their prices are better than brick and mortar craft stores.

Dot D Collett · Answer

Some suggestions: Sand the acrylic boards first for better adhesion. Any water based art on paper could be spayed (front & back) with an spray varnish to try to seal paper. Use several light coats on each side.

Donna L. Woods-Clements · Answer

Be sure to use a spray fixative before you Mod Podge any artwork to anything, or the colors may run &/or fade.

9530106 · Answer

Yes, spray the drawings first with a clear acrylic sealer, as some have said. Regular mod podge will work on paper and fabric, it is a glue and a sealer. It comes in several finishes, mat, gloss,semi gloss. You could also spray the pictures with a clear sealer AFTER you mod podge them, for extra protection.

Nikkiof13 · Answer

Thanks everyone...you helped alot

Sheri N · Answer

I know this is a late post but I'm doing 3 acrylic clipboards at the moment and this is what I'm doing. I didn't rough up the back of the boards since I'm using Duck tape to decorate the boards. I used two different widths in a diagonal pattern alternating each size. I then sealed them with the Mod Podge that is specifically used for plastic and applied 4 coats, allowing them to dry completely between each coat. So far they are holding up very well. We attempted to paint the old style chip boards but it was too cold and the paint bubbled off. You should look into the Duck tape, Michaels has a ton of different patterns and widths to match any style.

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