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to: DELIA STARK
from: WANDA GUIN
date: 1997-02-17 21:54:00
subject: Re: Decoupage question

-=>I distinctly overheard Delia Stark say to Wanda Guin<=-
Delia,
 > can get some good wastebaskets at yard sales or wherever, I plan
 DS> I'd suggest trying to find metal ones. Or maybe wicker.
 DS> I've not had good success trying to decoupage on any kind of plastic.
Ok, I'll try to remember that.  What is the problem with plastic?  It
seems like most things I want to decoupage are plastic! :(
 > My question is this.  I've been using Mod Podge to decoupage
 > with, but on some things, I can't seem to get all the air bubbles out,
 DS> I'd try watering it down.  I found that helps a great deal.  It may
 DS> mean that you need to do a few extra coats, but it is well worth it.
Aha!  I'll water it down next time I use it, and see what happens.
 DS> The technical term that describes what you are trying to achieve is
 DS> "self-leveling" or "flow".  I found that when I used the Mod Podge out
I guess I should read up on it, huh?  I just want it to be smooth and
look good.  You know, "flow".  :)  I really don't know much about it,
as I've not been doing any kind of crafts but for a year or so.  I don't
have anyone to teach me, or to watch.
 DS> of the container, after awhile it became much too thick, and I ran into
 Right!  It was getting harder and harder to work with.
 DS> I hope that this helps!
 Yes, you've helped tremendously!  Thank you so much.
 take care,
 Wanda
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