just got the varnish. ive been wanting to try this for a while because mod podge is not available in stores in my country. thanks for the tips! duly appreciated mate 💯👍🏻
Didn't have much in the way of a need for foam info but this is something to keep in my pocket for when I do. Thanks much for the hack for high quantity of equal quality lower cost hobby material.
Yeah for quantity over alternatives I'd prefer going with what is recommended and to me that is Modge Podge! But yeah a half decent alternative for them that need vast areas to be covered.
i have got a tip if you want to make terraint wihto9ut foam or any of that just glue and dirt. just get some pva and put some kinda dry dirt and make it to your consistency. it can be clay like or just more liquid.. realyly useful for terraining ur diorama :)
Even though Mod Podge is now too expensive for me to use on larger pieces of furniture, I must say that the products I used it on around 30 years ago are all still totally intact. The coating on the outside is still as thick as it was at the start. Nothing has yellowed over time- though I know that's happened to some people.
Awesome! Thanks for the tips on all the alternative products to the standard products. Always enjoy seeing what you come up with and it's always quite useful! Cheers!
If you're in the US looking for ronseal, look for Minwax Polycrylic or Varathane Polyurethane (water based) I personally picked up the 2nd one at Home Depot :)
I can say based on experience that minwax polycrylic is not the exact same thing as acrylic medium that you would use on a miniature, though it may be close enough to work in most miniature painting situations (I don't know). When fully cured, the minwax product is harder and more brittle than other acrylics. How do I come by this knowledge? I'm into archery and build my own bows and arrows. I prefer the traditional style of bow with no cutout for the arrow to pass through, meaning the arrow must flex all the way around the full width of the bow and it will continue to flex and twist in the air until it hits the target and expends all of its energy. I have experimented with a variety of finishes for protecting my arrows, minwax polycrylic being one of them. I have never had a problem with any acrylic paints used for cresting or decoration, but the minwax polycrylic had severe problems with chipping and flaking due to the flexing as the arrows aged. As a point of comparison, traditional nitrocellulose lacquer, generally viewed as much less flexible than acrylics, stood up to the flexing with no problems.
never liked Modpodge as it always stays sticky for me. I have a piece that is still sticky after 5 years..... only reason it isn't thrown out is because its got sentimental value. (not terrain, its a craft thing). so glad there is an alternative... (I've been using builders PVA and water mix. as an alternative)
Thank you for a well explained and documented video, I thought there must be another way to make Modpoge and this has helped immensley, regards Doc Cox.
Thank you for a great set of tutorials (I've looked through some of your earlier posts as well). I'll be picking up a tin of Ronseal Matt Varnish over the next couple of days and trying this out. Tony
Eyyyy great stuff. I had just found out about using it as a primer the other day. Never thought to add paint to it for that though and since it’s white you can do a lot of colors I would think.
Back when I first started model painting I used artist gesso as a cheap primer alternative. I got the idea from a website or Reddit page I honestly can't remember. I wonder if it how it would work as a foam sealer and be tough enough as your mix or regular modge podge. They do make black gesso but you can just tint the more common white gesso with paint to color it. I imagine it would work rather nicely or at least good enough for terrain work. Hmm I got to thinking if you goal was tough foam sealing then here are a few more below. Spray primer- be careful not to spray too close. The solvents within the can will melt the foam so spray from a foot away and in light quick coats, to allow the solvents to evaporate quickly. Edit I meant the thicker filler primer. sorry Spackle/Filler/Drywall Compound- All these seem to work for the Terrain Tutor(Another tuber that focuses on terrain for wargamming) but never really had a chance to do large scale terrain pieces with the stuff. His tips with working with it are watering it down a little and get a damp brush and/or wet your fingers and rub it down to even it out. Liquid Rubber- I know people have used flex-seal (or any liquid rubber sealant) to seal larping and cosplay props so why not terrain pieces they make a brush on and spray can variety. I'm sure if you put a few light coats would work wonders at sealing it up, and making it a hard rubber exterior shell. They come in white or more commonly black. But Plastidip (a US brand I think) does make a variety of colors. Never seen anyone tint them so think your stuck with the color out of the can. Really would like to hear anymore ideas?
First fookin tryyy 😂 Great vid as always Luke. I have a question about painting over foam - I’ve had a few incidents where it looks like the paint has reacted or repelled off in to blobs. Will modge / bodge fix that??
@@GeekGamingScenics I don't have much time to shop around and my room doesnt have ventalation. My brother and I have neurological conditions that glue fumes can make worse.
@@GeekGamingScenics I think I understand. I am still studying for myself the effects of glue on certain plastics considering different plastic has different densities
@@GeekGamingScenics I can say based on experience that minwax polycrylic is not the exact same thing as acrylic medium that you would use on a miniature, though it may be close enough to work in most miniature painting situations (I don't know). When fully cured, the minwax product is harder and more brittle than other acrylics. How do I come by this knowledge? I'm into archery and build my own bows and arrows. I prefer the traditional style of bow with no cutout for the arrow to pass through, meaning the arrow must flex all the way around the full width of the bow and it will continue to flex and twist in the air until it hits the target and expends all of its energy. I have experimented with a variety of finishes for protecting my arrows, minwax polycrylic being one of them. I have never had a problem with any acrylic paints used for cresting or decoration, but the minwax polycrylic had severe problems with chipping and flaking due to the flexing as the arrows aged. As a point of comparison, traditional nitrocellulose lacquer, generally viewed as much less flexible than acrylics, stood up to the flexing with no problems.
Thank you for the demonstration. Your glue seems very good to me. |I never bought Mod Podge because I refuse to pay 11pounds for a tiny-ish bottle of what is essentially PVA with some secret ingredients. In the next days I will do some experiments myself, I'd like to avoid the polyurethane. I remember when we used flour and water to make glue at school... I am sure there is a way to avoid buying this ridiculous freak of a MP glue.
Luke, i alway curious, since modpodge matte basiclly, PVA with matte medium, i just curious, can we mix normal PVA glue with acrylic artist matte medium ?
Hi Luke, saw your vlog about varnishes great, I have been looking at varnishes but somehow I wasn’t convinced with the model ones. I trust you to know you are talking about. I have ordered the products you recommended. Many thanks, John. I really enjoy your vlogs, very down to earth. 😀👍
Hi Luke, been following you on RUclips for quite some time. Very interesting videos. I learnt how to make trees and floss them from you. Thanks. What I'd like to know is, does this mix dry clear or white? Thanks Luke.
I am preparing to my first terrain project and I am thinking to myself, why not to simply use PVA for everything? Why to bother with expensive mod podge? Why to bother with PVA - varnish mix?
This is a great tutorial thanks. I’m in UK and I don’t normally work with canvases. I wanted to ask if you’d know whether mod podge is used for priming and sealing work on canvas?
Got one for you - If you use Tamiya extra thin styrene adhesive it's a 50/50 mix of Butyl Acetate and Acetone. Readily available from Ebay and about a tenth of the price.
Really great video as always, Luke! As someone who is a newb at using Modge Podge (sp?) Do you have any videos on what to use this stuff for in our hobby? 😅 Keep up the great work, my man! ~ Wolfbrother Methos
Love your videos. Could I ask a quick question. I’m wanting to paint up um Frozen T1000 from T2 . was wanting to know the best way to do frost effects on my model. I have liked and subbed. ;)
Ich habe folgendes als Ersatz für Ronseal gefunden www.amazon.de/Marabu-113675000-Mattlack-transparent/dp/B0013M0V3A/ref=cm_wl_huc_item Geht aber bestimmt noch günstiger irgendwie
Do you have any tips when your mixture gets a bit grainy? It might be the Matt varnish I used but I'm not sure yet. Now my mixture seems to look like if I've put some sand in it, but I didn't.
I was looking up on the bnQ website, they have "Ronseal Diamond hard Clear Matt Interior varnish" is that the same as the magical ronseal in your video?
For Legal Reasons cutaway was hilarious. Where are you getting the blue foam in the uk? do I have to order it online or can I get it from a hardware shop?
I get mine from eBay from UnderFloorHeatingStore. XPS Insulation Foam sheets Board dimensions are 6mm x 1200mm x 600mm for £2.49. 10mm x 1200mm x 600mm for £3.49. There is no minimum order, free delivery. If you ordered on 29th you would get it on 31st. If Luke or someone else knows of somewhere cheaper even better. (Edited corrected 600m to 600mm opps my bad)
@@CaptainBipto Yeah I was just being a bit of an arse :) I still think that it's ridiculously good that you can get it delivered that cheaply though. I have to go to the hardwarestore myself for stuff like that or pay exorbitant prices for shipping/courier services. I'm in Sweden btw. Thinner XPS is hard to come by over here afaik. :(
realise this is 4 years old now but, if you just use just the glue & water (2 parts glue, 1 part water) you will get a matte mod podge. I make two versions, a matte one and a gloss one (I add water based varnish for the gloss of course)
the varnish I use is polycrylic I believe you can get that in matt, so adding that to the pva & water should work should it not? or I guess maybe adding some white acrylic paint?
Jeez... What a freak of nature.
@@GeekGamingScenics I think he's talking about your fantastic Mod Podge flip in the beginning :)
I've been doing this for ages. I ran out of modge podge so I just mixed the ronseal with PVA to try it out and yep it works
Luke, mod podge costs 5x more in Brazil. Just wanted to say thanks! Your work is awesome and you're really cool! :)
Same in Kuwait
@cmorellato quais produtos vc achou semelhantes aqui no Brasil? Alguma marca específica de seladora e cola pva?
In Uruguay is not available!
Thanks. This video was a great help. All other video and blogs are saying mix glue with water. I am so glad I saw your video before I made it.
just got the varnish. ive been wanting to try this for a while because mod podge is not available in stores in my country. thanks for the tips! duly appreciated mate 💯👍🏻
I like how your version looked and flowed over the name brand. Thanks for posting this!
Didn't have much in the way of a need for foam info but this is something to keep in my pocket for when I do. Thanks much for the hack for high quantity of equal quality lower cost hobby material.
Cheers Luke, simple recipe and the results speak for itself.
Yeah for quantity over alternatives I'd prefer going with what is recommended and to me that is Modge Podge! But yeah a half decent alternative for them that need vast areas to be covered.
Still one of the best videos on youtube.
i have got a tip if you want to make terraint wihto9ut foam or any of that just glue and dirt. just get some pva and put some kinda dry dirt and make it to your consistency. it can be clay like or just more liquid.. realyly useful for terraining ur diorama :)
Even though Mod Podge is now too expensive for me to use on larger pieces of furniture, I must say that the products I used it on around 30 years ago are all still totally intact. The coating on the outside is still as thick as it was at the start. Nothing has yellowed over time- though I know that's happened to some people.
Awesome! Thanks for the tips on all the alternative products to the standard products. Always enjoy seeing what you come up with and it's always quite useful! Cheers!
“For legal reasons” 😉. Lol 😂😂😂
Coming into this video having no clue what this stuff is made it pretty amusing.
Your version looks better to my eyes.
Seems to be a decent alternative. I didn't even know we can buy modge podge in England
@@GeekGamingScenics ahh ok cool
Been around years in UK but then I'm a paper crafter, I hate the stuff, my place is too humid and it stays sticky
I saw the comment on Facebook about how much you've spent on new kit.... 6 seconds into this vid is fully worth it, without a doubt.
If you're in the US looking for ronseal, look for Minwax Polycrylic or Varathane Polyurethane (water based) I personally picked up the 2nd one at Home Depot :)
I can say based on experience that minwax polycrylic is not the exact same thing as acrylic medium that you would use on a miniature, though it may be close enough to work in most miniature painting situations (I don't know). When fully cured, the minwax product is harder and more brittle than other acrylics.
How do I come by this knowledge? I'm into archery and build my own bows and arrows. I prefer the traditional style of bow with no cutout for the arrow to pass through, meaning the arrow must flex all the way around the full width of the bow and it will continue to flex and twist in the air until it hits the target and expends all of its energy. I have experimented with a variety of finishes for protecting my arrows, minwax polycrylic being one of them. I have never had a problem with any acrylic paints used for cresting or decoration, but the minwax polycrylic had severe problems with chipping and flaking due to the flexing as the arrows aged. As a point of comparison, traditional nitrocellulose lacquer, generally viewed as much less flexible than acrylics, stood up to the flexing with no problems.
never liked Modpodge as it always stays sticky for me. I have a piece that is still sticky after 5 years..... only reason it isn't thrown out is because its got sentimental value. (not terrain, its a craft thing). so glad there is an alternative... (I've been using builders PVA and water mix. as an alternative)
Great video! Thanks for sharing and helping crafting community. 👍🏼😃
Lukes APS CAREFULLY deconstructs mixture with REASON and KNOWHOW
This is epic.
Thank you for a well explained and documented video, I thought there must be another way to make Modpoge and this has helped immensley, regards Doc Cox.
Thank you for a great set of tutorials (I've looked through some of your earlier posts as well). I'll be picking up a tin of Ronseal Matt Varnish over the next couple of days and trying this out.
Tony
Hi Luke, what do you suggest for us across the pond? Ronseal sells for $30-$45 250ml. At that price mod poge is cheaper.
Hi is this any good for WATERPROOFING BIRDHOUSES
thanks for video very helpful
YES, homemade better, I’m a crafty crafter, 😂 love your idea VARNISH..Awesome personality mate😂 I’ll keep watching 😊
I hope Luke Towan sees how easy that bottle flip was 😂😂
Will it make clear a finish for use as ripples on a river or other body of water. Love your how vids. Cheers.
@@GeekGamingScenics How about mixing Pledge with PVA? Too thin?
Eyyyy great stuff. I had just found out about using it as a primer the other day. Never thought to add paint to it for that though and since it’s white you can do a lot of colors I would think.
Back when I first started model painting I used artist gesso as a cheap primer alternative. I got the idea from a website or Reddit page I honestly can't remember. I wonder if it how it would work as a foam sealer and be tough enough as your mix or regular modge podge. They do make black gesso but you can just tint the more common white gesso with paint to color it. I imagine it would work rather nicely or at least good enough for terrain work. Hmm I got to thinking if you goal was tough foam sealing then here are a few more below.
Spray primer- be careful not to spray too close. The solvents within the can will melt the foam so spray from a foot away and in light quick coats, to allow the solvents to evaporate quickly. Edit I meant the thicker filler primer. sorry
Spackle/Filler/Drywall Compound- All these seem to work for the Terrain Tutor(Another tuber that focuses on terrain for wargamming) but never really had a chance to do large scale terrain pieces with the stuff. His tips with working with it are watering it down a little and get a damp brush and/or wet your fingers and rub it down to even it out.
Liquid Rubber- I know people have used flex-seal (or any liquid rubber sealant) to seal larping and cosplay props so why not terrain pieces they make a brush on and spray can variety. I'm sure if you put a few light coats would work wonders at sealing it up, and making it a hard rubber exterior shell. They come in white or more commonly black. But Plastidip (a US brand I think) does make a variety of colors. Never seen anyone tint them so think your stuck with the color out of the can.
Really would like to hear anymore ideas?
I love to do all types of crafts. And use a lot of glues. Great tip and video.
This also use for photo transfer in granite, marble, ceramic??
Been waiting for this video for a while
First fookin tryyy 😂
Great vid as always Luke.
I have a question about painting over foam - I’ve had a few incidents where it looks like the paint has reacted or repelled off in to blobs. Will modge / bodge fix that??
Thanks, dude 👍
I love it. I can't geht modpoge for a decent price in germany so this is a great idea.
Where did you get ronseal in germany or did you have an alternitive?
I need glue alternatives to epoxy putty, superglue, and plastic glue to assemble models, what should I use? Decoupage gel was working for me
@@GeekGamingScenics I don't have much time to shop around and my room doesnt have ventalation. My brother and I have neurological conditions that glue fumes can make worse.
@@GeekGamingScenics guess I will have to wear a mask or try putty
@@GeekGamingScenics I think I understand. I am still studying for myself the effects of glue on certain plastics considering different plastic has different densities
Anyone know if this can be sprayed through a nozzle?
We need a ronseal alternative in america
@@GeekGamingScenics thanks!
I use Varathane ultimate Polyurethane (water based) purchased at Menards
@@GeekGamingScenics
I can say based on experience that minwax polycrylic is not the exact same thing as acrylic medium that you would use on a miniature, though it may be close enough to work in most miniature painting situations (I don't know). When fully cured, the minwax product is harder and more brittle than other acrylics.
How do I come by this knowledge? I'm into archery and build my own bows and arrows. I prefer the traditional style of bow with no cutout for the arrow to pass through, meaning the arrow must flex all the way around the full width of the bow and it will continue to flex and twist in the air until it hits the target and expends all of its energy. I have experimented with a variety of finishes for protecting my arrows, minwax polycrylic being one of them. I have never had a problem with any acrylic paints used for cresting or decoration, but the minwax polycrylic had severe problems with chipping and flaking due to the flexing as the arrows aged. As a point of comparison, traditional nitrocellulose lacquer, generally viewed as much less flexible than acrylics, stood up to the flexing with no problems.
I would like to get a cheep air brush to prime my models. what is your thoughts on some good options?
Thank you for the demonstration. Your glue seems very good to me. |I never bought Mod Podge because I refuse to pay 11pounds for a tiny-ish bottle of what is essentially PVA with some secret ingredients. In the next days I will do some experiments myself, I'd like to avoid the polyurethane. I remember when we used flour and water to make glue at school... I am sure there is a way to avoid buying this ridiculous freak of a MP glue.
...is this stuff good for wood transfer? Or does it work only for decoupage?
An alternatives in Australia for the ronseal?
It's just acrylic varnish.
Where can I get a lukes aps cup?!
Is Ronseal just a Water based clear varnish? I'm trying to find the equivalent in Australia.
The Emperor’s new clothes of crafting… Modge Podge.
Luke, i alway curious, since modpodge matte basiclly, PVA with matte medium, i just curious, can we mix normal PVA glue with acrylic artist matte medium ?
How can mod podge for exterior would be done? Is it the same process with an extra ingredient?
Hi Luke, saw your vlog about varnishes great, I have been looking at varnishes but somehow I wasn’t convinced with the model ones. I trust you to know you are talking about. I have ordered the products you recommended. Many thanks, John. I really enjoy your vlogs, very down to earth. 😀👍
Did you use white glue and acrylic colours?
Now thats an intro...👍
Glad you're looking a little bit better!
Love how you store your paint. Brilliant.
How long will this last if I make in bulk and put it in a sealed container?
Your version is actually better than Mod Podge man ! Success !!!! 😊
Hi Luke, been following you on RUclips for quite some time. Very interesting videos. I learnt how to make trees and floss them from you. Thanks. What I'd like to know is, does this mix dry clear or white? Thanks Luke.
Can I use this on plastic scale models such as figures, tanks 7 aircraft as I'm averse to using spray varnishes?
I don't understand, what is for mod podge? is it not enough using PVA glue?
If I cant find a ronseal, as an alternative could I just substitute Matt Medium.
@@GeekGamingScenics I'd been meaning to ask if you knew of an alternative in the US. Thanks!
Has the tin changed color now? Cant find it
What brand PVA are you using? It is fuzzy on screen, thanks!
Would matte medium and wood (carpenters) glue work similarly?
I am preparing to my first terrain project and I am thinking to myself, why not to simply use PVA for everything? Why to bother with expensive mod podge? Why to bother with PVA - varnish mix?
I'lll be using this from now on, Thank you.
Hell yea, No more spending money on it, I will make my own.
This is a great tutorial thanks. I’m in UK and I don’t normally work with canvases. I wanted to ask if you’d know whether mod podge is used for priming and sealing work on canvas?
that hard, almost "plastic" feel to cured mod podge is due to the resin in it.
For legal reasons try a screwdriver, first time seeing a tin opened by nose pliers, hammer finish sweet 😁
How do u thicken mod podge itself
Luke you are a godsend
Want to make it more matt, add some tallcumowder. Try it.
Got one for you - If you use Tamiya extra thin styrene adhesive it's a 50/50 mix of Butyl Acetate and Acetone. Readily available from Ebay and about a tenth of the price.
No chance at creating nerve gas and wiping yourself oyt when mixing this?
I don't know about modge podge but your version is tht water proof???
What is a USA option for Ronseal?
Really great video as always, Luke! As someone who is a newb at using Modge Podge (sp?) Do you have any videos on what to use this stuff for in our hobby? 😅
Keep up the great work, my man!
~ Wolfbrother Methos
Love your videos. Could I ask a quick question. I’m wanting to paint up um Frozen T1000 from T2 . was wanting to know the best way to do frost effects on my model. I have liked and subbed. ;)
Thanks for the video 👍🏼brilliant ⭐️😀
Thank you Luke. As you cant get Modpodge in Germany easily this will be my way from now on.
Fellow german here.
What products do you use to make it?
i would also like to know because i could not find a german alternative :)
Ich habe folgendes als Ersatz für Ronseal gefunden
www.amazon.de/Marabu-113675000-Mattlack-transparent/dp/B0013M0V3A/ref=cm_wl_huc_item
Geht aber bestimmt noch günstiger irgendwie
Sounds good, I have the pva and varnish in the shed so I'd prefer to use them together than go out to buy modge podge ;)
Luke, does it have to be the the trade version of Ronseal as I cannot find it anywhere?
How many "tries" until the 1st one?
Do you have any tips when your mixture gets a bit grainy? It might be the Matt varnish I used but I'm not sure yet. Now my mixture seems to look like if I've put some sand in it, but I didn't.
Thank you so much! This helped me a lot.
Gotta get me some! Thanks Luke. You’re awesome 😀
Been waiting for it
I like your version mix on the bricks
Why not just use the varnish neat instead of mod podge?
This was really helpful!
I was looking up on the bnQ website, they have "Ronseal Diamond hard Clear Matt Interior varnish" is that the same as the magical ronseal in your video?
Thanks! will do! :) @@GeekGamingScenics
Thanks for the vid mate. How did you get the brick affect that would look spot on for one of my old farm buildings
@@michaeleveleigh8689 thanks mate for your help. I buy of this guys shop a lot it would of been nice to get a reply but least you had the time 👍
Thanks for the vid, great heads up on how to make your own mod podge, thanks for sharing!...Bill
Just checked ebay looking for some of this stuff, it seems that every item I look at is sold out for clear matt and gloss varnish. 🤔🤔🤔
For Legal Reasons cutaway was hilarious. Where are you getting the blue foam in the uk? do I have to order it online or can I get it from a hardware shop?
I get mine from eBay from UnderFloorHeatingStore. XPS Insulation Foam sheets Board dimensions are 6mm x 1200mm x 600mm for £2.49. 10mm x 1200mm x 600mm for £3.49. There is no minimum order, free delivery. If you ordered on 29th you would get it on 31st. If Luke or someone else knows of somewhere cheaper even better.
(Edited corrected 600m to 600mm opps my bad)
@@CaptainBipto Where do you store 600m long anything? ;) I'd be keen to watch the transportation...
@@basementdwellR I get mine delivered by courier from the seller I mentioned at no extra cost. It should be 600mm.
@@CaptainBipto Yeah I was just being a bit of an arse :) I still think that it's ridiculously good that you can get it delivered that cheaply though. I have to go to the hardwarestore myself for stuff like that or pay exorbitant prices for shipping/courier services. I'm in Sweden btw. Thinner XPS is hard to come by over here afaik. :(
Brilliant! Well done mate.
realise this is 4 years old now but, if you just use just the glue & water (2 parts glue, 1 part water) you will get a matte mod podge. I make two versions, a matte one and a gloss one (I add water based varnish for the gloss of course)
the varnish I use is polycrylic I believe you can get that in matt, so adding that to the pva & water should work should it not?
or I guess maybe adding some white acrylic paint?
Minwax Polycrylic is $10 us for 8oz Mod podge is only $13 for 32oz. Way cheaper just to purchase the real thing for me.
I'm so behind I didn't know what Mod Podge is and I'm a Brit.
I think I love you Luke! Genius!
Thanks for your lnput learned a lot thanks,
Thank you very much, exactly what I was looking for!
always saving us money my dude!