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Title: Do not try this at home! (or anywhere else)
Post by: Larry Renger on March 29, 2018, 11:53:39 AM

I like Mod Poge adhesive for adhering tissue, film, carbon veil, etc.  It is kind of thick. I thought I'd try an experiment to thin it without adding more water and maybe making drying quicker.  :!

So I mixed up some Mod Poge with denatured alcohol.  Not a good plan. It actually ended up a thick gel.  I tried doing a test sample covering, and it did work, but it was worse for brushing than the original glue.  HB~>

Plus, the brush was a b%$^h to clean.

I guess water is still the thinning liquid to use.  :(

Title: Re: Do not try this at home! (or anywhere else)
Post by: john e. holliday on March 29, 2018, 01:39:23 PM

Thanks or the heads up. H^^

Bu the way, I tried the Elmers White glue.  It didn't work. ???

Title: Re: Do not try this at home! (or anywhere else)
Post by: MikeyPratt on March 29, 2018, 05:19:41 PM

Quote from: john e. holliday on March 29, 2018, 01:39:23 PM

Thanks or the heads up. H^^

Bu the way, I tried the Elmers White glue.  It didn't work. ???

Hi John,
Try Elmer’s glue stick, it worked for me and way better than the Mod Poge.
Later,
Mikey

Title: Re: Do not try this at home! (or anywhere else)
Post by: dave siegler on April 03, 2018, 03:35:04 PM

I recently tried water based polyurethane and really like that for tissue and silkspan. 

Worked good over foam easier than glue or wall paper paste.

Title: Re: Do not try this at home! (or anywhere else)
Post by: billbyles on May 02, 2018, 04:11:57 PM

Quote from: Larry Renger on March 29, 2018, 11:53:39 AM

I like Mod Poge adhesive for adhering tissue, film, carbon veil, etc.  It is kind of thick. I thought I'd try an experiment to thin it without adding more water and maybe making drying quicker.  :!

So I mixed up some Mod Poge with denatured alcohol.  Not a good plan. It actually ended up a thick gel.  I tried doing a test sample covering, and it did work, but it was worse for brushing than the original glue.  HB~>

Plus, the brush was a b%$^h to clean.

I guess water is still the thinning liquid to use.  :(

Hey Larry,

I know...just use Klasskote clear to activate the Klasskote red - you get a terrific gloss that way!