Now that I have the proper Mod Podge (the gloss) for this project, I decided to try again. I also decided to make a slight change to the original recipe. Since I did not need that much for this little bottle, I cut the recipe again, using only ¼ teaspoon of glue and ¼ teaspoon of water. I stirred this with the paint brush and then dripped in 2 drops of blue and 2 drops of red, hoping to enhance the color. I covered the jar and began to shake vigorously. Big mistake.
Apparently I did not screw the cover on completely, for purple glue when splashing all over my kitchen. I wiped up the mess, resealed the jar, and continued the experiment.
The next morning, I checked the dried jar. There was barely any color on the glass. It still appeared clear. However, there was a strip of color at the mouth of the jar. It seems all the color ran down the jar while it dried. I guess one has to really mix the color into the glue before coating the jar. I also wonder if the ratio of glue to water had to remain at 2:3. For the next test, I will go back to the original recipe and follow it to the letter.
I am getting a bit disappointed. The instructions made this process seem so easy. I will give it another try before giving up.
As always, I welcome your comments. Click on the Comment link below; it may say "No" or have a number in front of it.
Apparently I did not screw the cover on completely, for purple glue when splashing all over my kitchen. I wiped up the mess, resealed the jar, and continued the experiment.
The next morning, I checked the dried jar. There was barely any color on the glass. It still appeared clear. However, there was a strip of color at the mouth of the jar. It seems all the color ran down the jar while it dried. I guess one has to really mix the color into the glue before coating the jar. I also wonder if the ratio of glue to water had to remain at 2:3. For the next test, I will go back to the original recipe and follow it to the letter.
I am getting a bit disappointed. The instructions made this process seem so easy. I will give it another try before giving up.
As always, I welcome your comments. Click on the Comment link below; it may say "No" or have a number in front of it.
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