Crystal Clear Gloss, 4 oz

What this decoupage glue and sealer does

Crystal Clear Gloss, 4 oz is one of ours, mixed and bottled under our label. We bottle this one at 4 fl oz, which lands on a weekend project or two.

We want the paper to show, not the medium, so it clears as it cures. We tuned the dry time short: you are not standing over the piece all evening.

You stick the paper down and seal it with the same jar, no second product. Our own surface chart lists it for appliques, beads and gems, canvas and ceramics. Stand it upright, cap it, and it keeps for a long while.

This is the part of the line most crafting starts with. One bottle of Mod Podge decoupage glue is also the sealant and the finish, which is the whole point of it: you brush it under the paper to glue, and over the paper to seal. It dries clear, sands smooth and leaves a durable surface on wood, card or canvas. The variety of sheens is there so the finish matches the piece rather than the other way round.

At a glance

Does

• glues
• seals
• finishes

Surfaces

• wood
• paper
• canvas
• terra cotta
• card

Prepare

• sand
• wipe dust
• seal porous

Coats

• thin
• two or three
• 20 minutes apart

Cured

• four weeks

Not for

• dishwasher
• outdoors
• submerged