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    erickennedy
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        what do oyu all htink about mod podge? i use a ton of it in my collage paintings. they consist of wax paper and oil paint, i use the mod podge as a glue ofr the paper and as a finish for the entire painting when complete. anyone have any suggestions on a better material than mod podge?

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        #1010828
        Mary Riggs
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            Mod Podge is basically glue. I’m not sure if it is archival, but a search on the Internet should give more details about that. Please post some of your work because your method sounds very interesting! One small suggestion: use of the spell check feature on the posting page will make for much easier reading by others.

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            I use polyurethene a lot to coat my work, and I can work on top of it then layer more on. It gives the work depth. I don’t care much for modge podge. My husband uses epoxy with his work on memory boxes.

            Acrylic Gel medium is great for gluing things down, and it is archival.

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            #1010835
            erickennedy
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                “a change of scenery (paintings to make you feel)”
                50×40 in.
                oil and wax paper collage on canvas

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                #1010830
                lisilk
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                    I’m with the others on using gel medium, polyurethene, etc.

                    This is quite luminescent and beautiful. It looks very 3 D. Is it ?

                    Nice work.

                    Li

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                    She never seemed shattered; to me, she was a breathtaking mosaic of the battles she had won. - Matt Baker
                    #1010829
                    Mary Riggs
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                        Stunningly beautiful, Eric ! It does make me think of opals forming eons ago.

                        #1010834
                        Dahzl
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                            This looks Great!! Very interesting and beautiful textural quality to this piece. As for Mod podge – pardon my ignorance – but I’ve never heard of the stuff – so I can’t really comment- however I also work in mixed media and use as the others have suggested an Acryic gel medium or a binder medium which can be used with oils and acrylics. I know these products are Archival – and I agree with Mary – that some research on mod podge and its properties would be a wise idea- because it would be such a shame- if all your hard work and beautiful results basically deteriorated – in some cases over a very short period of time. It would be such a waste! Not to mention very disgruntled and unhappy future owners of your work!

                            In the meantime Well Done! I love your piece!!

                            Cheers Dahzl:D

                            #1010821
                            Leaflin
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                                Hi erickennedy :)
                                I have never used Mod Podge and use gel medium.
                                Your piece has a very soothing feel to it.
                                Nice work!

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                                hey eric ;)

                                it’s jeremy :) whatsup man!

                                good to see you posting here. i wish everyone could see your work in person, they have this intimidating but magnetic pull feel to them…. good luck on your upcoming show!

                                jeremy

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                                #1010836
                                erickennedy
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                                    ok, ive looked into some gel mediums, but have not purchased any yet. ive seen liquitex brand soft gel medium and somehting by golden too. what brand names do you guys recomend? to be used to glue collage elements down to canvas, and i am using oil paint. im interested in trying out some other glues, but until i find somehting , mod podge has been my best friend. and its got such a cool looking container too!

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                                    #1010831
                                    lisilk
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                                        I use Liquitex matte. I’ve used it on top of oils, worked fine.

                                        Do we get to see some of your collages ?

                                        Li

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                                        She never seemed shattered; to me, she was a breathtaking mosaic of the battles she had won. - Matt Baker
                                        #1010837
                                        erickennedy
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                                            “that good kind of rain (paintings to make you feel)”
                                            oil and wax paper collage on canvas
                                            50x40in.

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                                            #1010838
                                            erickennedy
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                                                i didnt buy liquitiex cause it says DO NOT mix with oil or turpentine.

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                                                #1010832
                                                lisilk
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                                                    Leave it to me to NOT read the directions ! Ignorance is bliss, I must be ecstatic !

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                                                    She never seemed shattered; to me, she was a breathtaking mosaic of the battles she had won. - Matt Baker
                                                    #1010822
                                                    Su

                                                        Hi all :D

                                                        I am usually in the acrylic forum – but was just browsing a bit – I am interested in eventually including some mixed media in my paintings. Liquitex Matte Medium is acrylic polymer – i.e. plastic and can be used alone or mixed directly with acrylic paint and works great as a glue for collage. Of course you would let it dry completely before painting over it – or your oil would be completely dry before collaging over it I assume. Sooooo you are not mixing it with your oils.

                                                        I have Mod Podge, but would only use it with craft projects – I would never trust it with collage on canvas – don’t think it is archival. Also you should use an appropriate varnish for oils as your final coat (I don’t use oils so can’t comment on that – probably need to check in the Oil Painting Forum for that).

                                                        Your work is absolutely beautiful……you should make sure that it will last for a very long time. :)

                                                        Su

                                                        "...beauty is not a need but an ecstacy...a heart enflamed and a soul enchanted."

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