 Show I don’t know about you but as much as I LOVE to craft, one of my my BIGGEST pet peeves is waiting for Mod Podge or other adhesives to dry. It’s not (just) that I’m impatient, as a mom of two boys my crafting time is as precious as red rubies and if I have to put a project down I really never know when I’ll get a chance to pick it up again. Sometimes I got lucky and could start where I Ieft off the next day but normally life happened. Kids got sick, babies wouldn’t sleep, husbands worked late. So the craft I put down to dry got shoved out of sight as my family reclaimed the table for eating and homework. Let’s just say I ended up with A LOT of unfinished crafts. It is for this reason I developed a SUPER easy Mod Podge (or other crafting adhesive) drying hack. And all you need is a hair dryer! How to Quick Dry Mod PodgeApply the adhesive like you normally would (typically this technique works better with projects requiring thin layers of Mod Podge/ adhesive). Set a timer for 5 minutes (I use my phone), place the craft on a flat non-metal surface, and go over the surface of the craft slowly with a hairdryer set to medium speed and high heat. I personally leave off the dryer nozzle and just make sure I am consistently slowly steadily moving the hair dryer. Hint: Be sure to focus on any areas that may have more glue a little longer than the rest of the surface.Let the craft cool off for 15-20 minutes, and you are ready to move onto the next part of your project! Seriously how easy is that? I’ve used this method on ALL sorts of Mod Podge projects with great results! This drying hack has cut my crafting time into a fraction of what it was before meaning WAY more completed projects and far fewer abandoned ones cluttering our closet. I made a gift using Mod Podge. I just found out I have to wait 4 weeks before it cures, but I only have 2 weeks! It's sticky, and it's not shiny! I used regular Mod Podge, Gloss (3 layers) to decoupage tissue paper to a styrofoam ball (it's a Christmas ornament, to be presented to my boss who is visiting from Germany). It is sticky, and it's not shiny enough! So I thought I would seal it with Ultra Mod Podge Gloss spray - but I just found out I can't put the sealer on now - the Mod Podge I used to decoupage takes 4 weeks to cure - but I only have 2 weeks till he comes. Can I make it cure faster, not be sticky, and make it glossy with only 2 weeks left? If I put the Ultra Mod Podge Gloss spray on now, what will happen? Is there some other product I should use to seal it? How long does it take to cure Mod Podge?With a medium coat of Mod Podge, the project should cure in about 2 to 3 weeks. Allow for longer curing times if applying more or thicker coats.
Can you cure Mod Podge in the oven?You're supposed to let this cure for 28 days for it to form a hard shell, but if you're impatient like me, you can cure it in an oven. How to cure dishwasher safe modpodge in an oven: In a cold oven, place your items on a baking sheet. Heat the oven to 175°F then bake for 1 hour.
Why is my Mod Podge still sticky?You're probably wondering: why is my Mod Podge sticky? The more glossy the Podge, the more likely it is to stay tacky, just due to the nature of the product. This isn't true for all glossy acrylic based products, but for your basic decoupage medium, it is.
What happens if Mod Podge doesn't dry clear?It Isn't Dry: You may be a bit too impatient. Mod Podge can take a while to dry depending on how thick of a layer you have been applying. If your project looks cloudy, let it sit overnight and check it in the morning.
How long should Modge Podge dry before painting?Curing for Success
Mod Podge works in a similar way; allow the decoupage medium to not only dry, but to cure for three days to a week before painting over it for best results.
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