Mod Podge is a commercially produced craft paste used for sealing paper products, including collages and decoupage. While Mod Podge dries into a clear, matte finish, you can use a mixture of corn syrup and starch to create a shiny alternative at home. Nearly anyone can use basic kitchen supplies to make a nontoxic and inexpensive craft paste. Avoiding artificial ingredients protects children from inadvertent exposure to chemicals while using paste for decoupage or creating collages.
Things You'll Need:
- Saucepan
- Wintergreen Essential Oil
- 3/4 Cup Water
- Glass Pint Jar
- Whisk
- Bowl
- 1/2 Cup Cornstarch
- 2/3 Cup Water
- 2 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
- 1 Tsp. White Vinegar
- Measuring Cups
Measure 2/3 cup water and place into the saucepan. Add 2 tbsp. corn syrup and 1 tsp. white vinegar and place on a stove over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently with the whisk, and remove from the heat.
Whisk 1/2 cup corn starch and 3/4 cup water in a bowl until completely blended. Add to the saucepan with 4 drops wintergreen essential oil and stir until blended. Allow the mixture to sit undisturbed until it reaches room temperature, about 1 to 2 hours.
Pour the cornstarch paste into the pint jar and close the lid. Allow to sit overnight or for about 8 to 10 hours. Keep the mixture refrigerated between uses. Apply the paste as a sealant or adhesive to paper crafts, allowing projects to dry for about 60 to 90 minutes without disruption.
Writer Bio
Jasmine Henry has been a professional freelance writer since 2008. She has published literary criticism in the academic journal "The Birch." Henry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Russian and environmental science from Willamette University in Salem, Ore.
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