Poor Jaime. She sent this very cute present to a friend:
When it arrived, this had happened:
I call it “ModPodgus Stickitus.” Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done to fix this condition once the damage has been done. So let me tell you how to prevent it in the future.
-When you send, pack, transport or in any other way move something with Mod Podge, you should use an acrylic sealer to protect it. You never know what the conditions will be (could be really HOT on the truck shipping your project) – the Mod Podge could get tacky very easily. Use any acrylic sealer, but I recommend Patricia Nimock’s sealers because they are affordable and won’t yellow. You can get them from Michaels and other craft stores.
-A little trick I learned from professionals is to put some Glad Press N’ Seal around the project before packing. For whatever reason, it won’t stick, which is awesome.
Keep in mind that the rules above apply when stacking Mod Podge projects in your closet or in any way putting them in close contact with each other. The Gloss formulas *will* stick if it’s not sealed.
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Now that’s some helpful tips!! Thanks for the heads up!!
Okay, first, I will be late to dinner. In fact, I’m not sure I’ll be there at all.
Question oh great Mod Podge-inista: Do you think the clear sealer would also work on an object that would be exposed to moisture? I mod podged (hard coat) fabric onto a galvanized bucket to use as an ice bucket. Looked great until the condensation softened the mod podge- it did take an hour or two. And it did harden back up. It was just really gross in the meantime. Do you have that much faith in the sealer?
That flower paper is the same one I used on the still-not-finished-&-still-haven’t-tried-again book case that inspired my original visit here.
Thanks for the comments everyone! Caroline, I wrote you a separate e-mail. And Sarah . . that’s a pretty paper. Please try again so we can see what you do!!
Good to remind users that sealing is very important. I have a lovely piece that got dripped on under a leaky awning – the mod podge started turning opaque white. The surface returned to it’s clear self once it dried – but as soon as I got it home I sprayed it well with several coats of acrylic sealer.
that is really good information to know! i will keep my eye out for the sealer you mention.
I totally needed this post about a month ago, but that’s okay. I made some father’s day projects that got a little messed up. I am glad I have the information for future projects:) Thanks!
Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
Great tip. This is a question I get asked all the time when I teach a class Now thanks to you I have an answer for them.
Gail
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I am so glad I read this before I finished my mod podge project! I would have just cried if I would have ruined it. Thanks so much for an awesome site and great tips!
I linked my tutorial to your site!
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Thank you so much for this tip! I am just getting ready to ship one of my first projects to my sister, and would’ve cried if it had gotten messed up in the process. Thanks for an awesome blog!
Thanks! I’m glad I saw this. I am making some decorated clothespins and other stuff for Christmas and must mail them to family.
Thank you so much for the info! I shipped a photo star I had made a friend for her newborn and when it arrived the popcorns it was packaged with were all stuck to the pictures! Now I have a way to safely ship without ruining the star.
Thank you SO much for this! I am getting ready to send out some coasters I made. I had put mod podge on them and then about 5 thin coats of a finish spray/sealer, but I wasn’t sure how to ship them without them sticking to what they were wrapped in! I knew that I needed something b/c I had a project ruined last time I used mod podge. So I googled what to do before shipping and found this! I truly appreciate it! Best thing is that we already had Glad press n seal.