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I have a question on a project. Im trying to modpod a blue print onto a canvas. First try was a disaster and it dried in spots so it didn't stick..then when I tried to lift to reglue..paper tore...still going and very wrinkly once dried I tried to seal and it make the ink bleed....its a very large print any suggestions?
@@rebeccaharding9258 sorry I’m just seeing this! A lot of ink is water based so any liquid that it comes into contact with it will cause it to bleed. If you’re unsure about an ink, you can test it on a small area first. If it bleeds. Apply a spray fixative first before you mid podge over it. I hope that helps!
Thank you for talking like a normal un stuck up artist. You have totally cleared something up for me that I haven't agreed with on years. You actually confirmed my common sense feeling against what a bunch of people have preached. Thank you much appreciated
Oh my gosh, I can’t believe all the things I’ve learned from this video already. I have been using mod podge the wrong way for so many years. I’m a cheapskate and Liquitex is very expensive. But I will be investing in some and I appreciate all the info. Thank you so much for all you do. You’ve made Covid 19 tolerable. I have been working so many hours at the hospital and It’s so appreciated that I can watch it anytime.
Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel, Jessica! I'm glad it has been a welcome escape in these uncertain times. And yes, I know it can be expensive, but it does make a difference. Glad this was helpful to you.
just saw this video and learned much. Especially love how you would never say "ok, I'm gonna let this dry overnight", -that so spoke my language. I hate waiting for things to dry...except my clothes, (sometimes they live a little too long in the dryer!). I'm not an artist, but loved your painting on the wall and the few ones you showed on this video. Thank you for explaining the difference between the two products, I now understand better how to use them.
Im new to this kind of art making and just bought some Mod Podge, and was a bit confused about why I now need an acrylic sealer! This was full of info on what to use and why. Thank you!
This is exactly the video I needed to watch! I have jumped into a project, actually 2, that involve, canvas, acrylics, cardstock, and paper maps. Luckily, I hadn't glued anything down with mod podge yet, because I planned to use paint and was nervous about painting over mod podge. I'm so happy I watched this first, and have just ordered gel and fluid acrylic medium, so I'll be all set to finish my projects the correct way. Karen Campbell, you saved me from wasting two canvases, and you are very informative and entertaining. Thank you!
Thank you thank you..I have done college for years but haven't used paint so modge podge I used..now I'm learning about paint but was stuck on the difference between these two products...and here you are answering my questions..you've got a lot to teach me snd I'm thankful..!
I love it!!!! I think it's finally drilled into my brain on how to use Mod Podge and Matt Medium:) Thanks for such as awesome tutorial and I can't wait till next video! You are the best, Karen. Hugs, Judy
OMG girl what are you on???? I'm exhausted just listening to you...wish I had half your energy. Think you're awesome. Thanks for explaining Mod Podge I use it all the time as a glue and finish sticking dried Autumn leaves on boxes, easels etc they come up a treat. Its funny you mention the sticky...I find it depends on what you use it on and if its sticky I just spray on a gloss varnish to dry it off...thanks heaps cheers from Western Australia
Hiya Karen. So loved this video. I followed what I could, and enjoyed the process. I've now learnt another great tip in order to get a great sheen at the end. Creating a border is another way you do it too. Thank you.
Hello Karen my name is Amanda I live in San Antonio Texas and I have a flower press and I wanted to see if I could use mod podge on the flowers? I was planning on maybe pasting the pressed flowers on frames?
I am just now getting my feet wet into the world of art and creating. I am a nurse by trade and have found the art an escape from this crazy world of a covid icu. thank you for this video. I felt welcome and at ease and inspired. much needed.
So I did this and posted it in Awesome art school on fb. Loved doing it, was so much fun and your instructions were so so so easy to follow. I watched a lot of videos on this hamburger system but actually doing it really helps to understand it. I used US Art Supply gel crayons and they actually worked well since I didn't have any stabilo. Thanks for this Karen, you're the best! I forgot the buttons, ha ha!
Oh, I absolutely adore this project! As soon as I finish my Galaxy Girl piece that I'm on layer 5 using your glorious Hamburger System, I'm going to do this sweet little project🤩💖
Hi Karen, thanks for breaking down the differences for these products. I'm building a model railroad and scratch build a lot of my own scenic elements and structures. However calling us guys girls is a little hurtful, but the sweet tone of your voice takes some of the sting out. I really appreciate the lesson it's a big help to know which products to use for the best outcome.. Happy rails.
Your enthusiasm is inspiring. I turned on this video to try and figure out what Thick Acrylic Medium Gloss Gel would do. I've got a much better understanding thanks to you. I would like to know if this thick gel medium will help my Fluid Art Pours??? I just realized I had it, a great big jar of it. Bought it as a prepping gel for Alcohol Inks in an art pad. But then I found Gesso! 😇 LOL Going to try a lot of this to start with and practice with in my art journal. Thank you so much for your inspiration. I need to check into that book! GREAT IDEAS! I also love your very cool artwork. Keep up the Great Job.
@@KarenCampbellArtist That's ok, just thought I'd ask. DONT TRY POURING!! You WILL get addicted!! LOL. Good luck and Happy Crafting/painting and whatever else we all may do. 😏
If you mix Elmers glue all with matte Mod Podge it will not ever be sticky. I use about 5 parts Mod Podge to 1 part Elmers glue all. You can adjust. It's not written in stone. Found this by accident when I didn't clean out my cup of Elmers and just used it for Mod Podge. It will dry paper dry, or talc dry and very nice. Try it, you'll like it. 😁💕
Thanks for explaining perfectly the differences between Mod Podge and Matte Medium. Now I get it. My journal pages will no longer be tacky... well, at least they won't stick together, even though the themes might still rate a 10 outta 10 on the Tacky Scale. 🤐...🤣 ...probably reading fully the instructions on the bottle would have been a smart thing for me to do. Oh well, c'est la vie. 😅 P.S. I love your style and your "go with it - no worries, no pressure" vibe. Thanks so much for your tutorial. I'm going to try one myself, on a smaller scale, naturally... because I'm a big 🐔 chicken. Bwok bwok. 😁 ...
thank you for the comparison! I'm planning on starting - really starting - art journalling as part of 'doing my work' (as Brene Brown and my clinical counsellor says). I've been reading about Mod Podge and how it isn't great for journalling because it can get sticky, and you have to do a bunch of extra tricks to keep your pages from gluing themselves together.. Side note: the advertisement before your video was about the other mediums. You know, speaking with the dead? LOL
You always amaze me with your awesomeness!!! Thank you for a great real-time video and the explanation about Mod Podge and Matte medium. I have a few crafty friends just starting out into the mixed media world and I'll share this video with them. I'm excited!!! xo PS Love the project, too. :)
Exactly what I was looking for! THANK YOU. I just found you. While I'm here, I have a question. My latest crafting project is journal covers. Making paper dori TN. I was thinking on using card stock or photo paper (with design printed on with laser printer) for outside front, and maybe craftstock in center and scrapbook paper for inside cover making a 3 layer, durable thickness. I'll use eyelets in the holes that elastic is threaded through. So, I have graphics to glue on the front and I want a protective coating on the front cover. I'll use Modge Podge but can I use Krylon triple thick clear glaze on top of that? I want them to be protected but concerned about tackyness? It worked nicely on plain paper. Thanks, Lynn
Hi Karen! I'm sorry to still be confused on why you would use Mod Podge at all in mixed media since the acrylic mediums can work in all instances - as a glue, with or without paint, not sticky and doesn't need a spray sealer, etc. Help!
Karen, I got an idea while watching your video. Wouldn’t it be great to make a poster (for sale poster) of your rules to be able to put in a poster frame and put up on our art walls. And voilà - instructions at a glance! Another great tool for us wanta be Artist. You create it - I’ll definitely buy it!
Lol!! Love it!!! Or i could just make a poster size version of my Hamburger cheatsheet! So really, its already been made!! I'll see about blowing it up 😂 I do like something bigger you can hang on the walls!!!
Karen Campbell MIXED MEDIA you know some people can’t remember it - like me. Guess I could Take it to Staples and they would blow it up. I am able to remember the faces breakdown but your video refreshed my memory on what to use where but I do think I will make your instructions into a poster with your permission.
@@elizabethbaumler4098 omg of course! I really do love your idea tho!! If I make mine before yours I'll send you yuh oits for free!!! Its a great idea!!! ❤❤❤❤
Karen Campbell MIXED MEDIA absolutely as it is a great tool for me as you age the memory isn’t as sharp as it used to be. I’ll wait if you really want to do it and happy to pay for it.
Hi Karen, I live in Ontario, Canada and Liquitex Matte Medium here is twice what you pay no matter where I buy it. Have you used Sargeant Matte Medium (liquid) and, if so, is it any good? Thanks for the videos - so very helpful for a beginner as I am a card maker.
Karen I really appreciate being able to understand the different uses for the two different mediums that are so similar. I only have Matt Med. gell and also heavy gloss gel, don't have any fluid. should I have fluid MM in my arsenal since I do use a lot of my painty papers I've made which are primarily on very thin papers. Deli paper or copy weight paper generally.
Hi there! I recently discovered your videos and I love them. I've never done any art journaling and I'm thinking of trying it. Question: is there a reason you use the professional version of the Liquitex matte medium instead of their Basics line? Thanks in advance!
Not really? I Just have been using it forever and ever so I'm accustomed to it's consistency and it's like an old friend! lol! I have nothing against the basics line!
Karen Campbell MIXED MEDIA no thank you Karen, I've been crafting for years and I've always struggled with all the different glues and mediums. You have a great way of making the info stick,..... ( No pun intended) lol How long that lasts will be seen lol. I'm going to binge on some of your other videos Tomo. Xx
Hi Karen, I just ran across this video. Great Info. I would like to purchase this book. Did you write this book? What is the nane of it? Will check to see if its in Amazon? Will be following
Hi Dorothy!! I did write the book I have lots but this one is really helpful if you have supply overwhelm!! Here's the Amazon link: www.amazon.com/Hamburger-System-Insanely-Awesome-Projects/dp/173405302X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9B03PED82JIN&dchild=1&keywords=mixed+media+hamburger+system&qid=1618709138&sprefix=mixed+media+hambur%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1
Hello Mrs. Campbell, thank you for this video. I‘m a big fan of your art and love your books. Can you please explain me the difference between acylic binder and matte Medium. Greetings from Bavaria (Germany)
Hello, New Subscriber I just found your page and love the content, I have a question about the mod podge. I was wondering how compatible as well as durable is it when using it on leather. If it is durable I'm thinking of using it as a sealer after repairing and coloring the seat I'm working on. I herd you mention that if I use it as a sealer that I should use some kind of acrylic spray over the mod podge. Can you also recommend what type acrylic sealer/ spray that works good on leather. Although I've herd and seen mod podge I've never worked with it so I'm Sorry to bombard you with a lot of questions and Thanks You . Michael
That’s a great question! My honest answer is that I don’t know, I’ve never incorporated leather into my mixed media projects. You can test it to see and also maybe peruse the Mod Podge website for more info! I bet you’ll find your answer there!
hey there, so I wanna do an inkjet printed transparency transfer onto an acrylic painted surface. I need a matte adhesive, would you say the Liquitex 5104 Matte Fluid Medium is the best way to go ?
Oooh so that’s a great question! I have to say as far as I’ve experienced, inkjet prints dont work (at least they haven’t for me!). I always use laser prints as the ink won’t move on you! Then yes, Matte medium is my go-to 💪
I actually always use a 'Mod Podge/mix/paint' layer over a prepared canvas and do two more layers of the same color before I start a painting because it makes the canvas very hard and smooth. I am wondering if I should switch to a matt medium? Now I'm curious if I've been starting artwork backward?
Hey there! I wanted to link you up with the hamburger pdf so you can see how I layer everything. Thanks for watching! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/
Right at the end of this video you mentioned stamping. I am just exploring mixed media and would like to be able use my extensive collection of rubber stamp images on my projects. I have lots of water-based inks and was wondering whether I can use these inks or do I have to get a whole new collection.
you totally can use them!! Just make sure, if the inks are waterbased (which means they'll react with water) that you seal them afterwards with an acrylic spray/sealer so they don't move on ya!!! ENJOY!
Tombows fall in this category correct? I tried to seal with mod podge and they smeared. Would you spray the adhesive then apply modge over it? Or just leave with adhesive?
just found your videos. I have a question for you from this video. I'm trying to customize leather shoes ( adidas superstars) would you suggest using both like you did here. one before and one after. I'm using regular acrylic paints from craft stores and I'm also having problems with it flaking after I wear them
@@KarenCampbellArtist THANK YOU!!! I saw in the video you also did some shoes. I was looking through your videos and didn't see that one. did I miss it.
Karen, could I please ask if there is a particular finish spray that I should use to stop tackiness? I am worried that I will buy the wrong thing and it will set so hard that it will crack when the pages in my journal are turned.
Hi Karen! Just watched this vid, my 1st time on your channel (I hastened to subscribe 😊) Ques, pls? I have a new WC art journal - my first. I have Neocolours, gelatos, acrylics and watercolour paints. Do I use matte medium bfor putting down the gelatos/crayons and the WC paints as well, pls? I have clear gesso and matte texture paste. I'm a wee bit confused. I'd be grateful for help, pls? Thank you truly, I loved this! BTW? I live in GA, but I'm a Scot from Inverness (saw your journal page - lovely!!) Thanks and Blessings
Hi!!! So nice to meet you Lindsey!! (And yes, I'm Scotland obsessed!! Lol!) So if your journal is made with WC paper than you can just dive in! You dont technically need any surface preparation layer at all!
Of course! And you’d use gesso more often than matte medium because it’s main function IS surface prep whereas matte mediums main function is as a mix in to paints. Hope that helps!
Oh totally!!! The sealer is just nice if you're layering a bunch of stuff because it literally fuses is it all together! I dont use it in every project. I'm sorry if I wasn't clear on that! Thanks for pointing that out!
Wow! What a great explanation between these 2 glues and mediums. AND now I know why my paper wrinkles because I have gel medium and now I know I have to slop it on and smooth them out a bit more. Thanks so much!
Can I use as a base to put on newspaper... to seal... and then use oil painting over it? I'm trying to figure what to buy... to be able to oil paint over "newspaper" ... or something to achieve that effect. Any suggestions?
So oils have all their own rules. They don’t mix with acrylics and water soluble mediums unless they sit on top. To be honest with Mod Podge I’m not sure. I’d test and see! If they oils are last you may be okay. You can head to the Plaid website to learn more.
I learned all this in a 10 minute video when I was doing collage and mixed medium projects Love to use both The sponge soaks up too much, I always use a small brush Have you ever tried to do a project on a poster board?
@@Kraftydesignsbyopie yes!! Well I love to work huge!! Just finished a giant 36"x36" dragon painting for my Mixed Media stduents!! Sooooo fun!!! The bigger the better! Lol!
@@Kraftydesignsbyopie That big old dragon is right behind me in THIS video, so you can see it!!! lol! Just realized! Here's an older one I did just like it! th-cam.com/video/jCrR1ppcolU/w-d-xo.html
Gesso is transparent so you can still see it under there. If you like to use less paint so you can see the paper, do it! No rules to this stuff!! Just fun!
Great video. Thank you. Can you not just use a Uhu stick to glue down whatever paper/other materials you intend to paint over, and then just add a layer of modge podge over everything (painted over elements or not) at the end? In short, what would be a reason to use matte medium instead of a glue stick on to affix things you wish to paint over? Thanks
@stinar37 because a glue stick on words under the paper, and not all under, in between and on top. Also doesn’t prep your papers to accept paint in any way. Untreated papers can peel and curl and rip.
@@KarenCampbellArtist sorry, don’t understand the first sentence of your reply. Did you mean to say that a glue stick only works…? Also, what do you mean by “not all under”?
Anything tacky will grab dust like crazy. So you want to seal your paintings, so the dust won't bond with the image and dull the colors and gray out the brightness. And it makes it easier to clean.
Stabilo is a German art supply brand. Stabilo All is the name of the pencils. They are watercolor pencils but the lack one is particularly AMAZING!! Here’s an affiliate link to my fave pencils! Stabilo All Pencil (waaaaay cheaper by the dozen) amzn.to/3idMgPN
@@KarenCampbellArtist I found it! Thanks so much. Now I am looking at some older challenges that I might do on my own. I am late to this party! I think you have been on my computer constantly for the last 3 days. So happy I stumbled upon your site. My 12 year old Granddaughter loves your mixed media. I think she has watched about 4 . She does such cute whismical animals. Now she is learning about the mediums and how to use them. She really needs this since she hasn't been out of the house for a year...Thanks again. Rosemarie
If I’m gluing down thicker paper like scrapbooking paper, the fluid medium doesn’t seem thick enough to hold it down securely while mod podge feels more substantial.
You do you! Although for cardstock I recommend the Matte Gels (vs Matte Medium) - will give you that extra hold you’re looking for while still being awesome for painting on!
Question. Some folks put matt medium on them squiggly the heck out of it after they have put it ove under then scrap the hell out of it. Lol this has not work well for me in heavy handed. Any advice or an answer please
@@KarenCampbellArtist oh I mean when they put matt med on the substrate and on the back of the collage paper. Then they put it where they want it then put matt med on top of that and here is the part that gets me. They scrape the heck out of it I guess to burnish it down . I just in up scraping of all of my expensive matt medium immediately after I put the collage paper down. Why all the scraping with the credit card because all my stuff is gone then.
@@KarenCampbellArtist there we go that's my answer thank you. I'm in south Carolina by the way . I live in the forest. Maybe that explains my typing lol
Maybe it is getting old? Not sure! I've not had a thickening up problem. You can also just apply a thin layer by spreading it out with a foam brush carefully.
I've been using mod podge for over fifteen years on custom cases. I've never had it get sticky. I put ten coats on the cases I make so they are very smooth. Never had them get sticky.
Mine isnt sticky either when I use it on canvases, I only have issues when used for art journaling, then you really do have to use an acrylic spray sealer, or the pages can absolutely stick a bit! But out in the open? I agree, its fine!
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@@judithbrescia946 not sure what this means!
I have a question on a project. Im trying to modpod a blue print onto a canvas. First try was a disaster and it dried in spots so it didn't stick..then when I tried to lift to reglue..paper tore...still going and very wrinkly once dried I tried to seal and it make the ink bleed....its a very large print any suggestions?
@@rebeccaharding9258 sorry I’m just seeing this! A lot of ink is water based so any liquid that it comes into contact with it will cause it to bleed. If you’re unsure about an ink, you can test it on a small area first. If it bleeds. Apply a spray fixative first before you mid podge over it. I hope that helps!
Hello Karen, I want to know the size of the canvas. Thank you.
Thank you for talking like a normal un stuck up artist. You have totally cleared something up for me that I haven't agreed with on years. You actually confirmed my common sense feeling against what a bunch of people have preached. Thank you much appreciated
Aww, thanks so much Susan! I'm happy that this resonated with you!
Oh my gosh, I can’t believe all the things I’ve learned from this video already. I have been using mod podge the wrong way for so many years. I’m a cheapskate and Liquitex is very expensive. But I will be investing in some and I appreciate all the info. Thank you so much for all you do. You’ve made Covid 19 tolerable. I have been working so many hours at the hospital and It’s so appreciated that I can watch it anytime.
Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel, Jessica! I'm glad it has been a welcome escape in these uncertain times. And yes, I know it can be expensive, but it does make a difference. Glad this was helpful to you.
just saw this video and learned much. Especially love how you would never say "ok, I'm gonna let this dry overnight", -that so spoke my language. I hate waiting for things to dry...except my clothes, (sometimes they live a little too long in the dryer!). I'm not an artist, but loved your painting on the wall and the few ones you showed on this video. Thank you for explaining the difference between the two products, I now understand better how to use them.
Thanks for watching, Ada! I hope this was helpful, it sounds like you enjoyed it!
Im new to this kind of art making and just bought some Mod Podge, and was a bit confused about why I now need an acrylic sealer! This was full of info on what to use and why. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Karen, I just love the way you make art so much wholesome fun. Thank you for pointing out to use sealant over the modpodge when journaling.
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Thanks for watching, Esther! I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos!
This is exactly the video I needed to watch! I have jumped into a project, actually 2, that involve, canvas, acrylics, cardstock, and paper maps. Luckily, I hadn't glued anything down with mod podge yet, because I planned to use paint and was nervous about painting over mod podge. I'm so happy I watched this first, and have just ordered gel and fluid acrylic medium, so I'll be all set to finish my projects the correct way. Karen Campbell, you saved me from wasting two canvases, and you are very informative and entertaining. Thank you!
Fabulous timing, Liz! I'm so happy I was able to help you with this video!
Omg did not even think it would be good for sealing when project is done. We all love you, because u love what u do and do it well. Thanks so much
Aww, thank you Judith!!!
Karen Campbell, you are amazing! This was exactly what I was needed. Thanks for all of your awesome content you share with us.
You are so very welcome, Cathy!!!
"Settle down green, we see you!" Made me laugh and now I know the difference between matte medium and modge podge. Thank you!
Laughing with you! Thanks for watching!
Thank you thank you..I have done college for years but haven't used paint so modge podge I used..now I'm learning about paint but was stuck on the difference between these two products...and here you are answering my questions..you've got a lot to teach me snd I'm thankful..!
So so glad to hear this!!!
Love that you talk like a real person. Many say their for beginners but don't explain what products are for. Thanks 24:11
Oh I’m so happy to hear that and to help! Thank you so much for watching 🙏
I just found ýour Chanel...omg! So fantastic. I'm just beginning this art journey , I thank you!
Yay, and welcome!!!! So happy to have you here!!!
I love it!!!! I think it's finally drilled into my brain on how to use Mod Podge and Matt Medium:) Thanks for such as awesome tutorial and I can't wait till next video! You are the best, Karen. Hugs, Judy
Thanks so much, Judy! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and that it was helpful!
I'm not going to lie, at first I was like what in the world is ahe doing!? But it actually ended up fabulous!!😍
Aww, thank you!
Enjoyed thanks for sharing with us you are awesome, Enjoy your weekend💕
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Elaine! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too!
I always learn something new when I watch your videos, even when I rewatch them! Awesome time spent💕!!!
Yay, this makes me so happy to hear!
OMG girl what are you on???? I'm exhausted just listening to you...wish I had half your energy. Think you're awesome. Thanks for explaining Mod Podge I use it all the time as a glue and finish sticking dried Autumn leaves on boxes, easels etc they come up a treat. Its funny you mention the sticky...I find it depends on what you use it on and if its sticky I just spray on a gloss varnish to dry it off...thanks heaps cheers from Western Australia
Thanks so much for watching!!! Appreciate your thoughts on different ways to use mod podge!
Hiya Karen. So loved this video. I followed what I could, and enjoyed the process. I've now learnt another great tip in order to get a great sheen at the end. Creating a border is another way you do it too. Thank you.
Hi Naomi, thanks for watching! And thank you for the tip, I always love hearing new tricks that work for people.
Your description is SO helpful! I would love the link to your hamburger if it is still available.
I'm so glad to hear that, Catherine! Here you go:
awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/
Hello Karen my name is Amanda I live in San Antonio Texas and I have a flower press and I wanted to see if I could use mod podge on the flowers? I was planning on maybe pasting the pressed flowers on frames?
I have used Mod Podge on pressed flowers and it did work for me!
Thank you Karen!!!! Your videos are totally amazing! I benefit from every video that I watch!! I take away gems every time!😃
Aww, thanks so much Jane! That means so much to me!
New supporter😀Excited about delving into mixed media in my papercrafting.
Yay, welcome Kimberly!
I am just now getting my feet wet into the world of art and creating. I am a nurse by trade and have found the art an escape from this crazy world of a covid icu. thank you for this video. I felt welcome and at ease and inspired. much needed.
Thank you for all that you are doing in this pandemic, Alis! I'm so glad that art has been an escape for you!
So I did this and posted it in Awesome art school on fb. Loved doing it, was so much fun and your instructions were so so so easy to follow. I watched a lot of videos on this hamburger system but actually doing it really helps to understand it. I used US Art Supply gel crayons and they actually worked well since I didn't have any stabilo. Thanks for this Karen, you're the best! I forgot the buttons, ha ha!
Great job, Wendy!!! I hope you had so much fun creating!
loved this video learned lots thanks
. love your personality, you make learning fun. sending hugs
Aww, thanks Carol-Anne!!!
Just discovered you. I am just learning mixed media. This video is the best learning tool I've come across.
Awesome! Thank you! Glad you found my content!!!
Awesome! So abstract paint looky when the mod podge mixed with the stabilio.👍
I can totally see that! Thanks for watching, Joey!
Great information, insightful and helpful!
Yay, super happy it was helpful!
Thank you soooooo much for all of your videos. Love your drawings and paintings and looking forward to your next project.
Mary!!! You're the sweetest ❤❤❤ I have a good one planned for next week! Thanks.for watching!!
Fun to see someone in mine that’s art room and house looks like mine and gets just as excited over papers and paints and glue lol
You are totally in the right place with like-minded people!
I recently discovered your channel, thank you for your content which is very helpful for a '' new'' artist like me.
Greetings from France 😊
You're very welcome!
Ooo! Lovely information. Thank you.
You are so very welcome!
Omg I can’t wait to do this! Thank you 😊
Yay, have fun Kelly!
Oh, I absolutely adore this project! As soon as I finish my Galaxy Girl piece that I'm on layer 5 using your glorious Hamburger System, I'm going to do this sweet little project🤩💖
Yesss, Loren! I love to hear about all of the creating that is happening! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for all the helpful tips!
You're so very welcome!
Loved (and needed) this video!
Hi Theresa, thank you so very much!
Hi Karen, thanks for breaking down the differences for these products. I'm building a model railroad and scratch build a lot of my own scenic elements and structures. However calling us guys girls is a little hurtful, but the sweet tone of your voice takes some of the sting out. I really appreciate the lesson it's a big help to know which products to use for the best outcome..
Happy rails.
Glad it was helpful!
THERE IT IS! Need to use an acrylic spray sealer over Mod Podge!! Thank you!!!!!!!
I so needed this. The sticky pages were driving me crazy.
Glad it was helpful, Debbie!
Ugh, sticky pages are the worst Monica! Glad this was helpful!
Very informative video, thank you sooo much Karen! I love the project, it's sooo cute!😄
Thanks so much, Maria!
Thank you karen for this project looking forward to making this💕
Have so much fun, Carmen!
So helpful! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Your enthusiasm is inspiring. I turned on this video to try and figure out what Thick Acrylic Medium Gloss Gel would do. I've got a much better understanding thanks to you. I would like to know if this thick gel medium will help my Fluid Art Pours??? I just realized I had it, a great big jar of it. Bought it as a prepping gel for Alcohol Inks in an art pad. But then I found Gesso! 😇 LOL Going to try a lot of this to start with and practice with in my art journal. Thank you so much for your inspiration. I need to check into that book! GREAT IDEAS! I also love your very cool artwork. Keep up the Great Job.
That’s a great question! I’ve never even tried pouring so I have no idea, I’m sorry!
That’s a great question! I’ve never even tried pouring so I have no idea, I’m sorry!
That’s a great question! I’ve never even tried pouring so I have no idea, I’m sorry!
@@KarenCampbellArtist That's ok, just thought I'd ask. DONT TRY POURING!! You WILL get addicted!! LOL. Good luck and Happy Crafting/painting and whatever else we all may do. 😏
I love your energy and i hope mod podge could seal my gouache if i ever need it.
Aww, thanks!
Love your enthusiasm!! I have this book so am just watching for now and then creating at a later date!! Thank you as always!
Thank you so much, Cheryl!
If you mix Elmers glue all with matte Mod Podge it will not ever be sticky. I use about 5 parts Mod Podge to 1 part Elmers glue all. You can adjust. It's not written in stone. Found this by accident when I didn't clean out my cup of Elmers and just used it for Mod Podge. It will dry paper dry, or talc dry and very nice. Try it, you'll like it. 😁💕
Ooh, I will definitely have to try this! Thanks, Susan!
THANKS FOR NICE TUTORIAL AND SUBSCRIBED.
Welcome to my channel, Ann! Glad to have you here!
Thanks for explaining perfectly the differences between Mod Podge and Matte Medium. Now I get it. My journal pages will no longer be tacky... well, at least they won't stick together, even though the themes might still rate a 10 outta 10 on the Tacky Scale. 🤐...🤣 ...probably reading fully the instructions on the bottle would have been a smart thing for me to do. Oh well, c'est la vie. 😅
P.S. I love your style and your "go with it - no worries, no pressure" vibe. Thanks so much for your tutorial. I'm going to try one myself, on a smaller scale, naturally... because I'm a big 🐔 chicken. Bwok bwok. 😁 ...
You are making me giggle! Have fun and just try it out!
Thanks for explaining Matt mediums. Really helpful
So glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for watching, Doreen!
excellent presentation!!! I will be following you!
Thank you so much, Yvonne!!!!
thank you for the comparison! I'm planning on starting - really starting - art journalling as part of 'doing my work' (as Brene Brown and my clinical counsellor says). I've been reading about Mod Podge and how it isn't great for journalling because it can get sticky, and you have to do a bunch of extra tricks to keep your pages from gluing themselves together..
Side note: the advertisement before your video was about the other mediums. You know, speaking with the dead? LOL
I love this so much, good for you Kat!!!
You always amaze me with your awesomeness!!! Thank you for a great real-time video and the explanation about Mod Podge and Matte medium. I have a few crafty friends just starting out into the mixed media world and I'll share this video with them. I'm excited!!! xo PS Love the project, too. :)
Thank you so much, Ngaire! And thanks for sharing it with friends!
I don't know if this means anything but Plaid, the mod podge company also makes folk art acrylic paint.
The little .50 cent bottles at Walmart .
Yes! They make all sorts of great arts and craft supplies!
I really really enjoyed watching this one!
Yay, thanks for watching!
Great project. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
Thanks for watching, Sheamarie!
Wow! Didnt know this stuff!! Been using Mod Podge for years! Cheap!! Thanks so much!!
So happy to help, Sue!
LOL I don't have any questions 😂 thanks!
Thanks for watching!
This project is so cute! I'll definitely do my own version of it.
Yay, have so much fun with it and thanks for watching!
@@KarenCampbellArtist You're welcome!
Exactly what I was looking for! THANK YOU. I just found you.
While I'm here, I have a question. My latest crafting project is journal covers. Making paper dori TN. I was thinking on using card stock or photo paper (with design printed on with laser printer) for outside front, and maybe craftstock in center and scrapbook paper for inside cover making a 3 layer, durable thickness. I'll use eyelets in the holes that elastic is threaded through.
So, I have graphics to glue on the front and I want a protective coating on the front cover. I'll use Modge Podge but can I use Krylon triple thick clear glaze on top of that? I want them to be protected but concerned about tackyness? It worked nicely on plain paper.
Thanks, Lynn
Learned a lot. Thanks👍
So glad it was helpful, Bonnie!
Hi Karen! I'm sorry to still be confused on why you would use Mod Podge at all in mixed media since the acrylic mediums can work in all instances - as a glue, with or without paint, not sticky and doesn't need a spray sealer, etc. Help!
You totally don’t have to ever use it if you don’t want to! I just love it and use it all the time so I like to explain why to my students 🥰
What an education and we got a piece of art at the end! Thank you for sharing I am now so eager to experiment with the products you have used. 😊 💜
Yay Hazel, experimenting with products is such a fun process, enjoy it!
Karen, I got an idea while watching your video. Wouldn’t it be great to make a poster (for sale poster) of your rules to be able to put in a poster frame and put up on our art walls. And voilà - instructions at a glance! Another great tool for us wanta be Artist. You create it - I’ll definitely buy it!
Lol!! Love it!!! Or i could just make a poster size version of my Hamburger cheatsheet! So really, its already been made!! I'll see about blowing it up 😂 I do like something bigger you can hang on the walls!!!
Karen Campbell MIXED MEDIA you know some people can’t remember it - like me. Guess I could Take it to Staples and they would blow it up. I am able to remember the faces breakdown but your video refreshed my memory on what to use where but I do think I will make your instructions into a poster with your permission.
@@elizabethbaumler4098 omg of course! I really do love your idea tho!! If I make mine before yours I'll send you yuh oits for free!!! Its a great idea!!! ❤❤❤❤
Karen Campbell MIXED MEDIA absolutely as it is a great tool for
me as you age the memory isn’t as sharp as it used to be. I’ll wait if you really want to do it and happy to pay for it.
@@elizabethbaumler4098 I just had them made!! lol! They'll be delivered in a week or so, I'll mail ya one right out! Stay tuned!
Hi Karen, I live in Ontario, Canada and Liquitex Matte Medium here is twice what you pay no matter where I buy it. Have you used Sargeant Matte Medium (liquid) and, if so, is it any good? Thanks for the videos - so very helpful for a beginner as I am a card maker.
I’ve not heard of that brand but it’s purpose is the same so I’m sure it’s fine!! So happy you’re enjoying the vids!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@KarenCampbellArtist ❤️
This was awesome,I learned so much. Thank you!
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Karen I really appreciate being able to understand the different uses for the two different mediums that are so similar. I only have Matt Med. gell and also heavy gloss gel, don't have any fluid. should I have fluid MM in my arsenal since I do use a lot of my painty papers I've made which are primarily on very thin papers. Deli paper or copy weight paper generally.
I do think it is the ideal choice for paper!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos!! ❤️❤️❤️
You are the BEST ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Aww, thanks!!!
Hi there! I recently discovered your videos and I love them. I've never done any art journaling and I'm thinking of trying it. Question: is there a reason you use the professional version of the Liquitex matte medium instead of their Basics line? Thanks in advance!
Not really? I Just have been using it forever and ever so I'm accustomed to it's consistency and it's like an old friend! lol! I have nothing against the basics line!
Thank you from your newest fan! Xx
Thanks so much Trisha!!!!
Karen Campbell MIXED MEDIA no thank you Karen, I've been crafting for years and I've always struggled with all the different glues and mediums. You have a great way of making the info stick,..... ( No pun intended) lol How long that lasts will be seen lol. I'm going to binge on some of your other videos Tomo. Xx
Lol!! Well I got loads for you to watch! And I alwasy read my comments and answer questions so feel free to fire away!! Happy binging!
Hi Karen, I just ran across this video. Great Info. I would like to purchase this book. Did you write this book? What is the nane of it? Will check to see if its in Amazon? Will be following
Hi Dorothy!! I did write the book I have lots but this one is really helpful if you have supply overwhelm!! Here's the Amazon link: www.amazon.com/Hamburger-System-Insanely-Awesome-Projects/dp/173405302X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9B03PED82JIN&dchild=1&keywords=mixed+media+hamburger+system&qid=1618709138&sprefix=mixed+media+hambur%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1
You are hysterical love watching
Thanks so much!
What would you recommend for glass
Can you modge podge paper on top of already painted canvas or wood?
Definitely!!! Totally fine!!
@@KarenCampbellArtist awesome! I made something today. Your videos inspired me. I’d love to show you!!
@@KarenCampbellArtist just messaged you on Instagram! ❤️
What weirdo gave you a thumbs down? I love thus fl9wer picture. Such whimsical goodness...Toodles...deb
Haha, thanks Deb!!!
Hello Mrs. Campbell, thank you for this video. I‘m a big fan of your art and love your books. Can you please explain me the difference between acylic binder and matte Medium. Greetings from Bavaria (Germany)
Fantastic question!! They are one and the same!! 😊😊😊
Hello, New Subscriber I just found your page and love the content, I have a question about the mod podge. I was wondering how compatible as well as durable is it when using it on leather. If it is durable I'm thinking of using it as a sealer after repairing and coloring the seat I'm working on. I herd you mention that if I use it as a sealer that I should use some kind of acrylic spray over the mod podge. Can you also recommend what type acrylic sealer/ spray that works good on leather. Although I've herd and seen mod podge I've never worked with it so I'm Sorry to bombard you with a lot of questions and Thanks You .
Michael
That’s a great question! My honest answer is that I don’t know, I’ve never incorporated leather into my mixed media projects. You can test it to see and also maybe peruse the Mod Podge website for more info! I bet you’ll find your answer there!
hey there, so I wanna do an inkjet printed transparency transfer onto an acrylic painted surface. I need a matte adhesive, would you say the Liquitex 5104 Matte Fluid Medium is the best way to go ?
Oooh so that’s a great question! I have to say as far as I’ve experienced, inkjet prints dont work (at least they haven’t for me!). I always use laser prints as the ink won’t move on you! Then yes, Matte medium is my go-to 💪
I actually always use a 'Mod Podge/mix/paint' layer over a prepared canvas and do two more layers of the same color before I start a painting because it makes the canvas very hard and smooth. I am wondering if I should switch to a matt medium? Now I'm curious if I've been starting artwork backward?
Hey there! I wanted to link you up with the hamburger pdf so you can see how I layer everything. Thanks for watching!
awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/
Right at the end of this video you mentioned stamping. I am just exploring mixed media and would like to be able use my extensive collection of rubber stamp images on my projects. I have lots of water-based inks and was wondering whether I can use these inks or do I have to get a whole new collection.
you totally can use them!! Just make sure, if the inks are waterbased (which means they'll react with water) that you seal them afterwards with an acrylic spray/sealer so they don't move on ya!!! ENJOY!
Tombows fall in this category correct? I tried to seal with mod podge and they smeared. Would you spray the adhesive then apply modge over it? Or just leave with adhesive?
just found your videos. I have a question for you from this video. I'm trying to customize leather shoes ( adidas superstars) would you suggest using both like you did here. one before and one after. I'm using regular acrylic paints from craft stores and I'm also having problems with it flaking after I wear them
Oh that’s fun! I’ve done the at before! I used outdoor Mod Podge only as it’s truly waterproof! Year later they still look awesome’
@@KarenCampbellArtist THANK YOU!!! I saw in the video you also did some shoes. I was looking through your videos and didn't see that one. did I miss it.
Karen, could I please ask if there is a particular finish spray that I should use to stop tackiness? I am worried that I will buy the wrong thing and it will set so hard that it will crack when the pages in my journal are turned.
Yes! Check out video 8 in this series! I talk all about it! Http://bit.ly/hamburgerseries
Can you use matte medium over watercolor if you are still layering with markers?
Hey there! This might be helpful:
awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/
You can, just remember that watercolors react with anything liquid so if you brush Matte medium over them, there’s a super good chance they’ll smear 👍
Hi Karen! Just watched this vid, my 1st time on your channel (I hastened to subscribe 😊) Ques, pls? I have a new WC art journal - my first. I have Neocolours, gelatos, acrylics and watercolour paints. Do I use matte medium bfor putting down the gelatos/crayons and the WC paints as well, pls? I have clear gesso and matte texture paste. I'm a wee bit confused. I'd be grateful for help, pls? Thank you truly, I loved this! BTW? I live in GA, but I'm a Scot from Inverness (saw your journal page - lovely!!) Thanks and Blessings
Hi!!! So nice to meet you Lindsey!! (And yes, I'm Scotland obsessed!! Lol!) So if your journal is made with WC paper than you can just dive in! You dont technically need any surface preparation layer at all!
@@KarenCampbellArtist How kind you are to respond so quickly! Many thanks
We can always start our project with gesso as suppose to matte medium right?
Of course! And you’d use gesso more often than matte medium because it’s main function IS surface prep whereas matte mediums main function is as a mix in to paints. Hope that helps!
Hi Karen, wondering whether it's okay to just use the spray/sealer spray without the coating of mod Podge in journaling?
Oh totally!!! The sealer is just nice if you're layering a bunch of stuff because it literally fuses is it all together! I dont use it in every project. I'm sorry if I wasn't clear on that! Thanks for pointing that out!
@@KarenCampbellArtist thank you.
You're so welcome!!
Loved it☺️
I'm so glad, Alice! Thanks for watching!
Wow! What a great explanation between these 2 glues and mediums. AND now I know why my paper wrinkles because I have gel medium and now I know I have to slop it on and smooth them out a bit more. Thanks so much!
I'm so glad it was helpful, Jacqui!!!
Can I use as a base to put on newspaper... to seal... and then use oil painting over it? I'm trying to figure what to buy... to be able to oil paint over "newspaper" ... or something to achieve that effect. Any suggestions?
So oils have all their own rules. They don’t mix with acrylics and water soluble mediums unless they sit on top. To be honest with Mod Podge I’m not sure. I’d test and see! If they oils are last you may be okay. You can head to the Plaid website to learn more.
I learned all this in a 10 minute video when I was doing collage and mixed medium projects
Love to use both
The sponge soaks up too much, I always use a small brush
Have you ever tried to do a project on a poster board?
Only when doing school projects with my kids! It's not my own go-to...why, what's up?
@@KarenCampbellArtist just wondered how amazing one of your drawings would look like on a big poster board???
That's my next project, 😁😁
@@Kraftydesignsbyopie yes!! Well I love to work huge!! Just finished a giant 36"x36" dragon painting for my Mixed Media stduents!! Sooooo fun!!! The bigger the better! Lol!
@@KarenCampbellArtist hopefully you can show us here on youtube, 😁😁
@@Kraftydesignsbyopie That big old dragon is right behind me in THIS video, so you can see it!!! lol! Just realized! Here's an older one I did just like it! th-cam.com/video/jCrR1ppcolU/w-d-xo.html
Love your dragons!
Thank you!!! 🐉
Question: what is the point of picking the pretty paper if u cover it all?
Gesso is transparent so you can still see it under there. If you like to use less paint so you can see the paper, do it! No rules to this stuff!! Just fun!
Great video. Thank you. Can you not just use a Uhu stick to glue down whatever paper/other materials you intend to paint over, and then just add a layer of modge podge over everything (painted over elements or not) at the end? In short, what would be a reason to use matte medium instead of a glue stick on to affix things you wish to paint over? Thanks
@stinar37 because a glue stick on words under the paper, and not all under, in between and on top. Also doesn’t prep your papers to accept paint in any way. Untreated papers can peel and curl and rip.
@@KarenCampbellArtist sorry, don’t understand the first sentence of your reply. Did you mean to say that a glue stick only works…? Also, what do you mean by “not all under”?
Sorry! The glue only goes UNDER the paper. You’re still leaving the paper untreated. Hope that helps!
I want to do napkin collage on envelopes for my pen pals. Which product is better? Modge Podge or Matte Medium?
Of you’re not painting on top I’d go for the Mod Podge 👍
@@KarenCampbellArtist. Modge Podge, napkin and Modge Podge to finish. Don’t need another layer on top to finish my envelopes? 🙂
@@BirdieGenny mod podge IS a finisher too, so you’re good to go!
Looking for your amazing book in NZ ... no luck ! 😖
Oh no, I'm so sorry!
I’ll keep looking ... your work and talent are amazing x thank you for sharing
Hahah, I can’t stand clear gesso either...ick **shivers**
Haha, shivers is right! Thanks for watching, Janell!
Anything tacky will grab dust like crazy. So you want to seal your paintings, so the dust won't bond with the image and dull the colors and gray out the brightness. And it makes it easier to clean.
Yes, absolutely!
What is a the stabilo pencil? I cannot find that brand but if I knew what kind of pencil it was, maybe I can find a different brand?
Stabilo is a German art supply brand. Stabilo All is the name of the pencils. They are watercolor pencils but the lack one is particularly AMAZING!! Here’s an affiliate link to my fave pencils! Stabilo All Pencil (waaaaay cheaper by the dozen)
amzn.to/3idMgPN
@@KarenCampbellArtist I didn't get the link?
For the pencils? I just gave it to you in my last comment? It’s blue and a clickable link.
Or just go to Amazon and type in Stabilo All Pencil
@@KarenCampbellArtist I found it! Thanks so much. Now I am looking at some older challenges that I might do on my own. I am late to this party! I think you have been on my computer constantly for the last 3 days. So happy I stumbled upon your site. My 12 year old Granddaughter loves your mixed media. I think she has watched about 4 . She does such cute whismical animals. Now she is learning about the mediums and how to use them. She really needs this since she hasn't been out of the house for a year...Thanks again.
Rosemarie
If I’m gluing down thicker paper like scrapbooking paper, the fluid medium doesn’t seem thick enough to hold it down securely while mod podge feels more substantial.
You do you! Although for cardstock I recommend the Matte Gels (vs Matte Medium) - will give you that extra hold you’re looking for while still being awesome for painting on!
Question. Some folks put matt medium on them squiggly the heck out of it after they have put it ove under then scrap the hell out of it. Lol this has not work well for me in heavy handed. Any advice or an answer please
Sorry Susan, I'm not actually sure what you're asking?
@@KarenCampbellArtist well I read my question and now I dont know what I was asking lol sorry
@@KarenCampbellArtist oh I mean when they put matt med on the substrate and on the back of the collage paper. Then they put it where they want it then put matt med on top of that and here is the part that gets me. They scrape the heck out of it I guess to burnish it down . I just in up scraping of all of my expensive matt medium immediately after I put the collage paper down. Why all the scraping with the credit card because all my stuff is gone then.
Ah yes, agreed!!! That’s why I use my fingers, much gentler!
@@KarenCampbellArtist there we go that's my answer thank you. I'm in south Carolina by the way . I live in the forest. Maybe that explains my typing lol
My mod podge is getting thick, how can I make it work smoothly and runny?
Maybe it is getting old? Not sure! I've not had a thickening up problem. You can also just apply a thin layer by spreading it out with a foam brush carefully.
I've been using mod podge for over fifteen years on custom cases. I've never had it get sticky. I put ten coats on the cases I make so they are very smooth. Never had them get sticky.
Mine isnt sticky either when I use it on canvases, I only have issues when used for art journaling, then you really do have to use an acrylic spray sealer, or the pages can absolutely stick a bit! But out in the open? I agree, its fine!