The Big Book of Mod Podge
Decoupage made easy
PLAID Enterprises
Lark 2015
Paperback £16.99 UK/$22.95 USA/$25.95 CAN
ISBN 978-1-4547-0869-8
Star rating: ****
Découpage is enjoying a well-deserved moment – not that it
ever went away, because it is an umbrella craft. The craft of découpage was
revolutionized with the invention of Mod Podge – a glue/finish that eliminates
the necessity for the application of numerous coats of varnish. If you are a
crafter, you have probably come across Mod Podge – I am a big fan of Paper Mod
Podge. Yes, Paper Mod Podge. And that is exactly the point of this book. Since
its invention in the swinging 60s, by Jan Wetstone, an antiques dealer from
Atlanta, Georgia, the Mod Podge line of products has undergone mind-boggling expansion. There’s a Mod Podge formula
for exactly the craft purpose you
require and/or look you wish to achieve: matte, gloss, satin, pearl, sparkle finishes. Mod Podge for fabric,
paper, dishwasher safe. And many more product permutations. This book is the ultimate guide to all things
Mod Podge, providing the lowdown on product suitablility and use.
The handiest part of the book is the upfront section,
which describes the range of available Mod Podge products and how to use them. Prepping surfaces, application technique – it is all here. Following the basic how-tos
are more than 90 projects from creative contributors. I have to admit, not all
of the projects are to my personal taste, but they do open up a load of new
possibilities regarding Mod Podge use. (The photo-transfer idea is very cool.) The
instructions are clear, generously accompanied by how-to photos. There’s a
lovely big pic for each project.
This book could be indispensable, say, if you you are
planning to pimp some IKEA furniture. For instance, the Trompe L’Oeil Desk by
Design Samaritan (Paul Bowman) is big fun. (Notebook and pencil, plus vintage
telephone are among the objects realistically placed on the worktop.
So, although this book is promoting particular products, they
are products most crafters will want to use, and the know-how this title imparts is good
to know indeed. Yes, it’s a glue, it’s a finish – it is Mod Podge and we love
it.
Note: I was given a review copy of this title.
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