How To Use Mod Podge On Wood With Vinyl
Be sure to follow the directions on the can for drying time and cleanup.
How to use mod podge on wood with vinyl. Apply the mod podge of your choice to your surface. The downside of using htv is that sometimes the adhesive can leak around the edges of the decal. So it is just like working with paint. The main downside is that you need to cure it for at least 28 days after you apply it. You apply it over your vinyl decal with a brush.
You can also apply a thin layer of modpodge over the top of your finished craft to seal the paper. Scrape it down really well to adhere it well and form a good seal. Cover the entire side then gently wipe away excess. Be sure to cover the entire surface from edge to edge. It works great on mugs or plates and you can choose from a variety of different finishes such as matte glossy or glitter.
Take a wet cloth and lay it over the mod podge for 3 4 minutes. To transfer a picture onto your wood first print out your picture on a laser printer using regular printer paper. When removing the transfer tape be careful not to lift any of the interior parts of the letters. You can do this with a flat wide paintbrush a foam brush or even a foam roller. Then press your photo onto the wood and cover it with a thin layer of mod podge.
Mod podge usually but not always removes without damaging the decals. Paint it on your surface evenly. Wait about 20 30 minutes and then apply your vinyl lettering ontop of your modpodged surface. Then sand if needed to remove the overhanging paper if you cut it slightly larger than your surface. Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood.
The rule of thumb tends to be the thicker the paper the more mod podge you can use. Wait 15 20 minutes then apply a second coat. Wearing protective gloves and using a clean cotton cloth old t shirts cut into small pieces work well begin to wipe stain over the surface of the wood. For example if you are mod podging an image from a thin napkin onto a dresser use a thinner coat of mod podge. Paper fabric wood using a paint brush or foam brush.