Friday, February 23, 2007

What glue to use to decoupage tissue paper to fabric.

Yvette asks:
I would like to know what type of glue to use to decoupage tissue paper and other types of paper items on a finished cloth doll body. Would the glue adhere the same if the body was painted with acrylic paint as opposed to just fabric? And what type of glue to use if you want to add three dimensional objects to a cloth doll body.

To decoupage tissue paper onto cloth I'd recomment Fabric Mod Podge. It takes longer to dry but it stays softer than the other Mod Podges. Plaid says to wash your fabric first and don't use a fabric softener. They also say it your project is washable after 72 hours in cold water on a gentle cycle (or by hand). Although I don't see you washing your doll!

The glue would adhere the same if the body was painted with acrylics. I would use the Ultimate Glue to add 3-D objects to a doll body.

Here is some info on Mod Podge...I love that stuff:
Paper Mod Podge...doesn't make the paper wrinkle like the normal if doing flat work
Reg Mod Podge great for tissue or handmade papers that you want to decoupage
Fabric Mod Podge takes longer to dry and stays softer then others
Outdoor Mod Podge...for those who want to do stuff for their garden...

Hope this helps,
Sherry

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