Hi Karren, this video just popped up in my recommended section so thought I would check it out. Nice to find an Aussie crafter doing these type of craft videos. I enjoyed watching so have hit the subscribe button. I have a question regarding the mod podge. I live down Canberra way, hot summers and really cold winters so how much mod podge should I put in my bottles?
Hi Linda welcome to my little channel. Honestly if you don't have Mod Podge you can also substitute with simple PVA Glue too. You only need a few mils honestly.
Thanks SO much for this video ❤ Such an easy recipe. I already have all these ingredients but only used individually. Now, thanks to you, I don’t need to go and buy shimmer sprays and mica sprays ❤ By the way…. I see that it’s been 3 months since you did this, how are they holding up? Please update 😊
Thank you so much. I was given a home made spray many years ago and it only just resurfaced. It was only the white mica. I am assuming it was made using much the same method in your video. I was using my Wink of Stella and it almost ran out so seeing the spray bottle, I poured some into the Wink of Stella pen and it worked. You might like to give it a try as those WOS pens are expensive but lovely to use. The spray looks more milky so maybe more modge podge was used. I can't wait to get some mica powder to try it out using your ratios. I have just subscribed and will be checking out all your vidoes. Thanks for sharing.
I recon it would, I have to say I’ve had over spray on a plastic chair & my tools and it’s been on them and it has not budged at all. I’ve sprayed on my wooden cut pieces and it hasn’t come off at all.
Thanks for sharing Karren! Very informative! I've been using PVA glue instead of Mod Podge and that's been working well, but I'm going to have to give the Mod Podge a go and see if there's much of a difference! Cheers!
@@createwithkarren5373 It works really well! Mixes in nicely (it does separate but shake it and it mixes back together) and doesn't rub off! Dries really nicely too!
Great tutorial I was making mica sprays today but with out the alcohol inks in. Was disappointed in the colour so will be adding the alcohol inks in, in the morning. You saved me tipping out 20 bottles of sprays, thank you.❤ Completely forgot to add the other inks in glad I came back to check.
Thanks for this product review. I don't have any of these kind of sprays but was wanting to give the splatter look a try. And buy some. After seeing your other mica powder product review, I think get powders instead of the already mixed sprays will get give me more bang for my buck. Update: We found out my dad has a real bad ear infection. The ER didn't even look in his ears 🤷♀️. We decided this morning to go to a urgent care and they figured out what was going on with him. He is now on meds and feeling much better this evening.
Oh thats great that you've got your dad sorted out finally, if only they had of looked at it the first place. I'm loving making these short quick videos in-between my scrapping videos. I also like to help other people with ideas that can help crafting or scrapbooking more affordable. Its been bought to my attention that not everyone knows everything so share share share, even if it helps just one person then I feel I've succeeded.
Karren, loved this tutorial. Could you also share how you adhered the coloured squares on the lids of the mica containers - such a good idea for easy identification when stored. Thanks
Absolutely, all I did was pop a square of double sided tare tape on top, then removed the paper revealing the sticky bit. Then I simply rubbed the mica powder ontop. It was super simple and easy (oh and cheap!)
I've honestly never tried tissue paper, you could definitely give it a go. It would give you colour but I'm not sure how it would work in a spray bottle though.
This is awesome! I just bought a box of alcohol inks and have lots of mica powder. What kind of mod podge do you use? Would gum Arabic do the same thing as the modpodge? I may have to give it a try and see! My MOJO is back. Thank you for this!!! Awesomeness!!!
Hi Krissy I use matte modpodge but everyone has told me that normal PVA/school glue works just as well. I've never used pva and mainly because I want to use up my old modpodge. I love sharing all the tips and tricks I've learnt over the years.
I’m so pleased you did this quick video Karen, I’ve had mica powder sitting in my crafts cabinet for ages due to not knowing how to make them up. Now I’ll buy my bottles. I’ve also got alcohol inks I’m wanting to make up into a spray does this work as well with them? I’m in Victoria where it’s pretty cold so double checking up on quanties. Thanks.🥰👍🏼
if it's thick add some more rubbing alcohol to thin it some more. I had to play with my ratios due to current temps. When I make it up in winter I add more alcohol where as in summer I find I don't need as much. I hope this helps
Thankyou for that had been wondering for awhile how to do that. Thanks
No problem 👍
Hi Karren, this video just popped up in my recommended section so thought I would check it out. Nice to find an Aussie crafter doing these type of craft videos. I enjoyed watching so have hit the subscribe button. I have a question regarding the mod podge. I live down Canberra way, hot summers and really cold winters so how much mod podge should I put in my bottles?
Hi Linda welcome to my little channel. Honestly if you don't have Mod Podge you can also substitute with simple PVA Glue too. You only need a few mils honestly.
Thanks SO much for this video ❤
Such an easy recipe. I already have all these ingredients but only used individually. Now, thanks to you, I don’t need to go and buy shimmer sprays and mica sprays ❤
By the way…. I see that it’s been 3 months since you did this, how are they holding up? Please update 😊
Thanks Erin, I want to show people as many cost saving options as I know. These sprays are holding up perfectly. Nothings lifted and nothings faded.
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Awesome 😎
Thanks for replying so quickly 😉
Thank you so much. I was given a home made spray many years ago and it only just resurfaced. It was only the white mica. I am assuming it was made using much the same method in your video. I was using my Wink of Stella and it almost ran out so seeing the spray bottle, I poured some into the Wink of Stella pen and it worked. You might like to give it a try as those WOS pens are expensive but lovely to use. The spray looks more milky so maybe more modge podge was used. I can't wait to get some mica powder to try it out using your ratios. I have just subscribed and will be checking out all your vidoes. Thanks for sharing.
I didn't know it was That easy to make! Thanks for the recipe. I'll be making some gold, silver, and turquoise. 😊❤
I didn’t either but I figured it out with a bit of playing and now I can make so many colors
Great video Karren! Thank you😊
Glad you liked it
Thank you very much for this, very inspiring and helpful as well. ☺❣💯🙏
You are so welcome Jacqueline
I am new to all this and never knew about the mica powder so that you so much:) and I punched that button lol.
You're so welcome, I love finding cheaper ways to get more bang for your buck.
Karen, I really enjoyed your video. Thanks from Canada, for posting it.😍
No worries Val,
So wonderful ttorial!
If I spray on wood you think it's going to endure? I have to coloring wood sticks.
I recon it would, I have to say I’ve had over spray on a plastic chair & my tools and it’s been on them and it has not budged at all. I’ve sprayed on my wooden cut pieces and it hasn’t come off at all.
Thank you so much for this video 🙏😁. I didin't know it was that easy to make. Thank you for the recipe. Greetings from Italy🇮🇹💋
My pleasure 😊I love being able to show everyone different ways to save money
@@createwithkarren5373 😁🙏
Very nice shimmers !😊
Thank you Dianne 🤗
Thank you so much this will be a real money saver
You're very welcome, yes it's a massive money saver. Just in gold alone its saved me a fortune.
Thanks for sharing Karren! Very informative! I've been using PVA glue instead of Mod Podge and that's been working well, but I'm going to have to give the Mod Podge a go and see if there's much of a difference! Cheers!
Awesome please let me know how the PVA works!
@@createwithkarren5373 It works really well! Mixes in nicely (it does separate but shake it and it mixes back together) and doesn't rub off! Dries really nicely too!
Great tutorial I was making mica sprays today but with out the alcohol inks in. Was disappointed in the colour so will be adding the alcohol inks in, in the morning. You saved me tipping out 20 bottles of sprays, thank you.❤ Completely forgot to add the other inks in glad I came back to check.
I'm glad you came back and didn't waste your bottles of product. Thanks for sharing
So clever
Yep and it doesn't lift off either. Thanks so much Carol
Thanks for this product review. I don't have any of these kind of sprays but was wanting to give the splatter look a try. And buy some. After seeing your other mica powder product review, I think get powders instead of the already mixed sprays will get give me more bang for my buck. Update: We found out my dad has a real bad ear infection. The ER didn't even look in his ears 🤷♀️. We decided this morning to go to a urgent care and they figured out what was going on with him. He is now on meds and feeling much better this evening.
Oh thats great that you've got your dad sorted out finally, if only they had of looked at it the first place. I'm loving making these short quick videos in-between my scrapping videos. I also like to help other people with ideas that can help crafting or scrapbooking more affordable. Its been bought to my attention that not everyone knows everything so share share share, even if it helps just one person then I feel I've succeeded.
Thank you for your kindness
Love this! Thanks for sharing 😀
Thanks I love sharing my little tips that allow me to create with less expense.
Karren, loved this tutorial. Could you also share how you adhered the coloured squares on the lids of the mica containers - such a good idea for easy identification when stored. Thanks
Absolutely, all I did was pop a square of double sided tare tape on top, then removed the paper revealing the sticky bit. Then I simply rubbed the mica powder ontop. It was super simple and easy (oh and cheap!)
@@createwithkarren5373 Thanks so much Karren - you are such a gem in sharing all your tips and techniques. Much appreciated. G
Wondering if I can use a tissue paper on inside ...just a thought. I will try
I've honestly never tried tissue paper, you could definitely give it a go. It would give you colour but I'm not sure how it would work in a spray bottle though.
Great video!! How do you keep it from warping your cardstock or paper?
Great question, I honestly find that because it's a spray the rubbing alcohol evaporates before it has time to warp the cardstock.
@@createwithkarren5373 thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
This is awesome! I just bought a box of alcohol inks and have lots of mica powder. What kind of mod podge do you use? Would gum Arabic do the same thing as the modpodge? I may have to give it a try and see! My MOJO is back. Thank you for this!!! Awesomeness!!!
Hi Krissy I use matte modpodge but everyone has told me that normal PVA/school glue works just as well. I've never used pva and mainly because I want to use up my old modpodge. I love sharing all the tips and tricks I've learnt over the years.
I’m so pleased you did this quick video Karen, I’ve had mica powder sitting in my crafts cabinet for ages due to not knowing how to make them up. Now I’ll buy my bottles. I’ve also got alcohol inks I’m wanting to make up into a spray does this work as well with them? I’m in Victoria where it’s pretty cold so double checking up on quanties. Thanks.🥰👍🏼
Ps which mod poge do I use?
Hi 👋🏻 I used the matte modge podge but I think that the gloss would work too.
Hi Karren, does it matter which type of Mod Podge please????
Hi Louise, I used the high gloss Mod Podge but any will work, even PVA craft glue works.
Where can I buy that rubbing alcohol ?
Hi Sharon I use Isocol and I buy it from Coles or Woolworths alternatively you can also buy it from a chemist too. You really don't use much at all
Hi Karren
Where did you get the isopropyl from
Hi Gail, I just use Isocol and I just buy it from the Woolworths
@@createwithkarren5373 cool. Thank you. That shows how much notice I take when I go shopping
@@createwithkarren5373what percent alcohol was it? Thanks for this tutorial
Would PVA work instead of mod podge?
Yep it sure does! Since making this video I've used PVA and it wrks exactly the same and its so much cheaper.
I'm about to go and get spritz bottles to make some!!!@@createwithkarren5373
Lol re watching now - mine mica powder turn to sludge at the bottom - could have put too much in! 2nd go! @@createwithkarren5373
I followed your recipe and it turned thick and unuseable
if it's thick add some more rubbing alcohol to thin it some more. I had to play with my ratios due to current temps. When I make it up in winter I add more alcohol where as in summer I find I don't need as much. I hope this helps