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@@odin9054 I know this is a year old buuuut. It will probably give your terrain a glossy undertone, especially if you aren't painting real thick over it. I wouldn't recommend using gloss.
Thank you!!! You are the first person to actually say what the real difference between Mod Podge and white glue is. I'm forwarding this to several people I know who work in JoAnn's and art stores because they didn't know, either.
So I got curious with this and felt the need to post here. I have been 3D printing my terrain, and that has its own set of challenges. FDM prints have layer lines no matter how finely you print, and they have a capillary effect with paint. So you need to use filler primer, sand it down, prime again, sand it down, etc. On top of that I live in Florida where it's too humid to prime outdoors half the year. So I wanted to try this stuff. While it preserves detail, I felt like the thickness of the fluid would fill those tiny crevasses, and it would act as a primer. So I tried it last night on some 3D printed rock formations for scatter terrain. Stuff I could just throw out if it didn't work. IT WORKED GREAT!!! I coated the rocks in the black mod podge and let it dry overnight. All of those finer crevasses between layers were filled in fairly nicely (I will say some of the tops, I did have to slop it on instead of putting a thin coat). It worked as a both filler AND as a primer, they took paint beautifully. I painted, drybrushed, and flocked them today and I am thrilled with how they came out! GAH I'm so happy!
My fiance and I are just now getting in to this hobby and I have to say your beginner focused videos have been a huge resource for us. We are currently putting together a list of items to purchase for our first build and your guidance has been invaluable.
I'm new to your channel but DUDE! I'm so damb exited. I've been binge watching these videos. My local Michael's has Mod Podge! Bought some and painting my first modular dungeon tiles (40 pieces). Next week I'm buying the Proxxon hot wire table. I play D&D 5e with my boy and I've been making wargame terrains for years. I'm going OFF on this new adventure in hobbling! Thanks so much for all your wonderful and insightful work!
I think that we often get caught up with perfectionism in this hobby and that leads us to thinking that things are more complicated than they actually are. We focus so much on keeping the right ratios for mixes and colors that we often forget that the most simplistic solution is often the best. This really is just as simple as he says. Modpoge + black paint.
So, I wasn't buying the Mod Podge and tried your recipe side-by-side along with a wood glue + black acrylic mixture. And you know what, you are right! Your recipe is better! It coats a lot nicer, and does make a good, tough coat. Thank you!
I used tacky glue to repair my large bamboo chimes that remain outside. I used it in all the places that were cracking and tied with cheap strings and I also coated the strings to seal with tacky glue that I decoratively tied up and down the chimes. It was unbelievable the adherence of this glue. I am on year three and these bamboo chimes have not cracked any further and the string has not even begun to rot. It is magic!
Thanks for all the tips Black Magic. Your videos are playing so frequently in my work shop that they have become background music. Your project ideas will make these weird solitude times that we are all living more fun. And great work by the way. I am a hard critic and a perfectionist but your work is truly amazing. Cheers !
Your video's are so informative... thanks to you I dropped a few hundred dollars on gear to get "started" haha... thanks man... keep up the great work!
I stumbled on your channel today and although you build far different terrains that I am working on, your tip on Mod Podge is AWESOME! I stood at the Mod Podge section at my local craft store for what seems like an hour trying to figure it out. You explained it in very simple terms therefore I have decided that I'll be covering my 56 square foot styrofoam Christmas Village display with a mixture of Mod Podge and white paint to seal my display. I'll then add a pale blue with a bit of glitter to represent ice in a second step. Wish me well LOL!! Thank goodness I don't have to use plaster of paris or anything else that is super messy. Thank you for doing this video!
I love Mod Podge. I've used it for years for random stuff. My desk that I covered in "planks" using paint stir sticks, and stained, is covered in an outdoor Mod Podge and it's held up great for years. It does get sticky in a few places under stuff sometimes but oh well lol
So many folks underestimate this stuff as a "craft" product. Like you, I have finished entire wood working designs with Mod Podge and it come out looking (and holding up) better than "hardware store" brands/products. One of the best keep secrets (unintentionally) in "crafting."
This is fantastic. I can't wait to try this out. I have been sitting on a project for over a year because I just didn't know how to get the floor to look the way I wanted with a reasonably priced material that wouldn't just dent on the first touch. I saw Rybonator use this and he credited you. I need to try it in white for the project in question, but thank you thank you. I obviously need to spend more time in the terrain part of youtube. lol
I've been using your base coat mix for a little while, and I am loving the results. I have been using the inexpensive litres of acrylic paint that I buy with a coupon for about $5usd, and it has vastly improved my projects. Thanks Jeremy!
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for all the great info on crafting. I've been making terrain with my kids and love it. We play 40k and D&D now, and Thanks to you were have some really excellent stuff. Especially the rock monster, And now I'll definitely be utilizing this new teaching. Thanks For making our Mini Gaming so much better!!!
Hey bud...greetings from the Windy City. Just wanted to say that for years now I've considered making my own models. My dad was a model railroader, but I'm into action figures. Your videos have given the confidence to give this a shot at the 1:18 scale. Thanks so much.
I was looking to make some myself just now and am glad I remembered you posted this video. Because I was doing exactly as you said. I was overthinking it.
Love your videos. Thank you so much for the basics series - really helps us beginners. I would love to see a video on basic carving: doors, boulders, tables, traps etc. thanks again for your time and effort.
Huzzah,,, the Original. * I thought that I had committed on this and liked this all that long time ago. But I'm finding out that this is a common thing with lots of channels that I follow or thought I followed. Now I'm not saying that I've followed your channel from the get go but I know that it's been awhile. Anyways I'm a big big fan.
Thank you very much for your timeless videos. I follow your channel for a while now. Occasionally I come back to the basics when starting a new project.
It's the glue that holds everything together and also black. Like the binding stones of life itself. Praise be the Black Mod Podge also known as BMP. Praise it!
Another thing about buying both Mod Podge and Tacky Glue (specifically the brand he has too) is you can sometimes find it at dollar stores. It's not a guarantee. You'd probably have to get lucky. But I have seen both at the Dollar Tree before. It did not stay in stock long. So get it if you find it. I imagine it was overstock from some nearby store. Though as the video mentions it isn't that expensive anyway if you can't find it.
Love your videos and instruction. I experimented make Mod Podge and inks base coats; give great and economical results. Made red and blue base coats as well.
In addition to Tacky Glue, it dries flexible. I know in this scenario you probably dont want flexible glue. I used it in bookmaking to glue my pages to the spine. Just a tid-bit of knowledge.
Love the vids. I play them on 1.25 speed. It's not a poke by any means, I think it's just all the matt colville vids I watch that has burned me out on rapid dialogue lol. It allows me to focus on the content and my brain doesn't focus on the speed. I know, it's odd. Keep it up. Crafters Unite!
Lol, I actually try to make a conscious effort to speak slower in videos, since as a Canadian I tend to talk a lot faster than my American viewers....maybe I shouldn't worry about it.
I'm guessing, based on the fact that the Mod Podge packaging recommends a "Clear Acrylic Sealer" after the Mod Podge has dried and that brushes can be washed with soap and water, that it is most likely got an Acrylic medium in it that gives it it's special properties.
Sorry ... I'm late for all your videos. The other day I asked you about the amounts of Mod podge and I discover that you already have a video with the explanation. Thanks for you art
This is amazing when mixed with enough airbrush thinner to make it a creamer like consistency. Ive used it on terrain and to erase layer lines on printed minis. But be sure to clean your nozzle regularly!
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial The Master Airbrush dual action lol. Thinned down with homemade thinner to keep cost down and with pressure cranked up to 30 psi.
I just made some tiles this past weekend. I thought the Mod Podge was a little thick so I diluted it with water, but I don't I mixed in as much paint because mine came out gray.
I bought some Mod Podge to see what it's like. It wasn't expensive, but you don't get much. I do have loads of acrylic varnish left over from a finishing project, plus plenty of inexpensive PVA. When I run out of Mod Podge, I think I'll make my own sealer.
Thank you so much for breaking this down so clearly. Just discovered you channel and I have to catch up. Hope to find some stuff here in the netherlands. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for watching. You should be able to find most stuff I use there no problem, but some people have reported difficulty finding the minwax polyurethane spray I use in the netherlands.
Hey bro, I'm all the way in New Zealand and I just wanted to let you know youve been a huge help. Thank you for introducing me to the craft. Now to find some damned xps!
I'm fairly certain that modge podge is pva/acrylic matt varnish mix. Also anything that can be 'watered' down don't use water. Use 99% isopropanal alcohol instead. Dries faster and removes the surface tension that is talked about here that stops it flowing like paint.
I have been following your channel since nearly day 1. I think that I saw the link either on a DM Scotty vid or Wyloch. Either way, I am amazed by all the channels that I have seen over the last year or so that always refers to the "Black Magic Craft Base Coat". I bet that you could bottle and market this yourself and sell right next to Modpodge.
Mod-podge is well worth the money. It's really good stuff. Your method of using it I may try sometime, but for terrain I will actually paint everything THEN give it a layer of mod-podge to protect the paint job because the stuff dries clear. Good video.
Yea, I don't think it's really that expensive in the big picture....I've never tried using mod podge after paint as I am so partial to the minwax spray.
But now I'd really like to know... what does the black color even do? Do you need it? Can it be another color? How does another color compare to black after the project is complete?
Thank you for another great video, with just the right level of detail. Also, in relation to your comment about slowing down your speech, some things that I think really set your videos apart are your clear enunciation, use of technical vocabulary (e.g. "rabbets," "buttresses"), and lack of "um" when you do need to pause for a second. Keep up the excellent work!
Thanks, I certainly make an effort on those counts....and for the life of me don't know why more people on video don't take the time to cut out the ums and other fillers that pop up even when you try not to.
I haven't noticed any issues with speaking too quickly. Then again, I live on Lake Erie and can see Canada from here on a clear day. Aside from a slight accent, nothing about the speech patterns seems unusual.
I just put together a "tower" with foam food trays, chip-board from a frozen dinner, and a plastic bottle as the inside (makes great clear green windows). I used an Elmer's glue-stick (not the washable kind) and it held the pieces on fairly quickly, however I did have a few "bricks" that I had to reattach at the end. Have you ever tried glue sticks? It seemed pretty easy to just have it open and swipe my pieces across it to get the glue on them.
Hey man, good video. I watched a couple about this topic and yours was the best balance of being concise, informative and instilling confidence to the viewer.
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial huh and here ive been buying the clear stuff because i thought the matte stuff would dry cloudy. But if that's not the case then what's the difference between the two?
coming back years later to say it doubles as a great option for blacking out the rim of mini bases if, like me, you do a wash on them after a varnish and don't want to varnish again.
Bought me a bottle of mod podge this past weekend, and am going to mix up some base coat soon. I'm going to try my hand at making some tiles following your pink foam recipe. :)
I am already 2/3rd's through a 16oz bottle of 'ModPodge' after only a Month (Prepared as you have outlined). And I don't mind it going on a little grey because when it dries, the pigments turn black again. On wood, it Raises the Grains (which is a bonus).It's Flexible after it dries but does not harden as you had claimed (put it on a Hobby Foam Sheet). Don't get me wrong, not bashing your claims, just stating my experience. It has it's limitations.
I’m curious about colour - from what I’ve seen you generally cover the base pretty thoroughly so does the black matter? Or does it actually show through a bit and show shadows/detail etc.. And, if the latter, would it make sense to use different colours to give a different affect? Thinking dark green for stuff in the woods to give sense of light through foliage, or white/gold/silver when doing mythical or celestial items/buildings?
Your explanation of mod podge does more for me than any of their advertising or official videos explaining what mod podge is The idea that people mistake it for expensive glue all is probably on them for being extremely nonspecific
Great video, can see this being very useful! Quick question, does this work on MDF terrain as a sealer/primer? I'm going to buy a bunch of MDF stuff for use in Necromunda soon and planning out how I'm going to seal then paint it had been a bit of a nightmare. If this would mean I don't have to spray it with PVA then spend a small fortune on spray cans of primer I'd be delighted. I was planning on spraying the MDF with black primer then dry brushing it with a metallic silver craft paint and if this let's me achieve a similar look without all the cans of spray primer that'd be a big time and money saver.
I tried this, and while it worked well as a sealer, I left a lot of brush marks on my terrain. Do I need a softer brush, or is there a technique I'm not aware of?
You just need to practice your application. Just like painting anything with a brush....if you don't want brush marks, it's about overbrushing to ensure you don't get brush marks. And different brushes will work better than others, so you just gotta try different ones until you see what works best. It helps to dip your brush in water periodically to very slightly thin the mod podge during application.
So I was painting up some larger 11x11 tiles for frostgravevwith this stuff. I got some foam that was labeled as xds foam that clearly wasn’t on Amazon. It’s pretty sturdy, and I decide to just use it. Everything is going pretty well I measure out the grid, etc. I start painting and I happened to hold the tile up high and I notice a that I can see light through where I missed. This is pretty useful because it helps me see all the little tiny spots I missed. However about 30% to 50% of of the grooves in between each 1” square is showing light coming through. This makes me think I clearly need to get more midline deep in the cracks. Is getting the miscue blend deep in the cracks to cover every bit needed?
hi, I was wondering if you would know what to put on styrofoam, that is on swimming pool chairs so they do not shed little white pieces of foam in the swimming pool. Would using just mod podge on the styrofoam stop it from shedding? Found your channel by googling this question and was really amazed at all the pieces that you made on your shelf. Will be telling my daughter about your channel because she is a set designer and makes a lot of miniature items for commercials and I am sure she can get a lot of great ideas from your videos. You are extremely talented
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I was just going to ask about Matte vs Gloss after my last trip to the art supply store.
@@codykrueger796 i only have gloss at home, hope it doesn't mess anything up, my only concern is if paint will stick to it
i know i’m a bit late but does it have to be matte?
I clicked on your link to purchase from Amazon...Bought 6 bottles. Woohoo! I'm ready to get started after all the brain power I've given sealers. LOL!
@@odin9054 I know this is a year old buuuut. It will probably give your terrain a glossy undertone, especially if you aren't painting real thick over it. I wouldn't recommend using gloss.
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8:05. Empty tub.
9:25. Add black paint roughly 8:1 ratio. Stir until black add paint if nessary.
Thank you!!! You are the first person to actually say what the real difference between Mod Podge and white glue is. I'm forwarding this to several people I know who work in JoAnn's and art stores because they didn't know, either.
I wish I could have found out more specific information, but it seems they keep that pretty secret.
So I got curious with this and felt the need to post here. I have been 3D printing my terrain, and that has its own set of challenges. FDM prints have layer lines no matter how finely you print, and they have a capillary effect with paint. So you need to use filler primer, sand it down, prime again, sand it down, etc. On top of that I live in Florida where it's too humid to prime outdoors half the year. So I wanted to try this stuff. While it preserves detail, I felt like the thickness of the fluid would fill those tiny crevasses, and it would act as a primer. So I tried it last night on some 3D printed rock formations for scatter terrain. Stuff I could just throw out if it didn't work.
IT WORKED GREAT!!!
I coated the rocks in the black mod podge and let it dry overnight. All of those finer crevasses between layers were filled in fairly nicely (I will say some of the tops, I did have to slop it on instead of putting a thin coat). It worked as a both filler AND as a primer, they took paint beautifully. I painted, drybrushed, and flocked them today and I am thrilled with how they came out! GAH I'm so happy!
My fiance and I are just now getting in to this hobby and I have to say your beginner focused videos have been a huge resource for us. We are currently putting together a list of items to purchase for our first build and your guidance has been invaluable.
I'm new to your channel but DUDE! I'm so damb exited. I've been binge watching these videos. My local Michael's has Mod Podge! Bought some and painting my first modular dungeon tiles (40 pieces). Next week I'm buying the Proxxon hot wire table. I play D&D 5e with my boy and I've been making wargame terrains for years. I'm going OFF on this new adventure in hobbling! Thanks so much for all your wonderful and insightful work!
Have fun!
I think that we often get caught up with perfectionism in this hobby and that leads us to thinking that things are more complicated than they actually are. We focus so much on keeping the right ratios for mixes and colors that we often forget that the most simplistic solution is often the best. This really is just as simple as he says. Modpoge + black paint.
“It’s simple and you can’t screw it up. “ Famous last words.
[Screws everything up]
So, I wasn't buying the Mod Podge and tried your recipe side-by-side along with a wood glue + black acrylic mixture. And you know what, you are right! Your recipe is better! It coats a lot nicer, and does make a good, tough coat.
Thank you!
I wouldn't lie to you guys
I can't screw this up??? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
Good overview. Thanks for all the info.
Lol, just don't drink it thinking it's a fine stout.
Painting my first terrain tonight. Thanks man. You helped me so much.
I used tacky glue to repair my large bamboo chimes that remain outside. I used it in all the places that were cracking and tied with cheap strings and I also coated the strings to seal with tacky glue that I decoratively tied up and down the chimes. It was unbelievable the adherence of this glue. I am on year three and these bamboo chimes have not cracked any further and the string has not even begun to rot. It is magic!
I've actually been mixing Modge Podge and laytex/ acrylic paint for years. I do use it as a sealer for most everything I make.
Thanks for all the tips Black Magic. Your videos are playing so frequently in my work shop that they have become background music. Your project ideas will make these weird solitude times that we are all living more fun. And great work by the way. I am a hard critic and a perfectionist but your work is truly amazing. Cheers !
Your video's are so informative... thanks to you I dropped a few hundred dollars on gear to get "started" haha... thanks man... keep up the great work!
I stumbled on your channel today and although you build far different terrains that I am working on, your tip on Mod Podge is AWESOME! I stood at the Mod Podge section at my local craft store for what seems like an hour trying to figure it out. You explained it in very simple terms therefore I have decided that I'll be covering my 56 square foot styrofoam Christmas Village display with a mixture of Mod Podge and white paint to seal my display. I'll then add a pale blue with a bit of glitter to represent ice in a second step. Wish me well LOL!! Thank goodness I don't have to use plaster of paris or anything else that is super messy. Thank you for doing this video!
Thanks so much for this! I'm new to the hobby and so excited to learn everything!
Thanks for sharing.
Just bought some modge podge and was wondering when to seal.
Here i know, After building and before painting. 🎉
I love Mod Podge. I've used it for years for random stuff. My desk that I covered in "planks" using paint stir sticks, and stained, is covered in an outdoor Mod Podge and it's held up great for years. It does get sticky in a few places under stuff sometimes but oh well lol
So many folks underestimate this stuff as a "craft" product. Like you, I have finished entire wood working designs with Mod Podge and it come out looking (and holding up) better than "hardware store" brands/products. One of the best keep secrets (unintentionally) in "crafting."
This is fantastic. I can't wait to try this out. I have been sitting on a project for over a year because I just didn't know how to get the floor to look the way I wanted with a reasonably priced material that wouldn't just dent on the first touch. I saw
Rybonator use this and he credited you. I need to try it in white for the project in question, but thank you thank you. I obviously need to spend more time in the terrain part of youtube. lol
Mod Podge has electrolytes. Plants crave electrolytes!
Corvus5200 so it has salt in it then.
Brando is what vows crave
Like from the toilet?
I'm so happy I am finally getting the education behind the different types of glue and why some work better for some things and others for others.
It's such a simple thing....but there is still a lot of misinformation out there in the community.
Thanks man!I'm from Russia.I like your video,and things about your lessons👍
Slava Ukraini! Russian warship F off!
I've been using your base coat mix for a little while, and I am loving the results. I have been using the inexpensive litres of acrylic paint that I buy with a coupon for about $5usd, and it has vastly improved my projects. Thanks Jeremy!
I'm here to help :)
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for all the great info on crafting. I've been making terrain with my kids and love it. We play 40k and D&D now, and Thanks to you were have some really excellent stuff. Especially the rock monster, And now I'll definitely be utilizing this new teaching. Thanks For making our Mini Gaming so much better!!!
Hey bud...greetings from the Windy City. Just wanted to say that for years now I've considered making my own models. My dad was a model railroader, but I'm into action figures. Your videos have given the confidence to give this a shot at the 1:18 scale. Thanks so much.
I was looking to make some myself just now and am glad I remembered you posted this video. Because I was doing exactly as you said. I was overthinking it.
Love your videos. Thank you so much for the basics series - really helps us beginners. I would love to see a video on basic carving: doors, boulders, tables, traps etc. thanks again for your time and effort.
Huzzah,,, the Original.
* I thought that I had committed on this and liked this all that long time ago. But I'm finding out that this is a common thing with lots of channels that I follow or thought I followed.
Now I'm not saying that I've followed your channel from the get go but I know that it's been awhile. Anyways I'm a big big fan.
Thank you very much for your timeless videos. I follow your channel for a while now. Occasionally I come back to the basics when starting a new project.
I'm loving these basics videos, please keep them coming :)
I plan to :)
Made my first batch and tried it out. Works perfectly!
Beautiful explanation. Thank you so much and this really eases my anxiety with starting in this hobby.
It's the glue that holds everything together and also black. Like the binding stones of life itself. Praise be the Black Mod Podge also known as BMP. Praise it!
One glue to rule them all, One glue to find them, One glue to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them
Oh my, so good.
Or: is that glue in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Damn, too much.
Woooh I can see a very cool piece of terrain in the background. I'm excited to hear about it.
I am documenting the progress on my Patreon page :)
Another thing about buying both Mod Podge and Tacky Glue (specifically the brand he has too) is you can sometimes find it at dollar stores. It's not a guarantee. You'd probably have to get lucky. But I have seen both at the Dollar Tree before. It did not stay in stock long. So get it if you find it. I imagine it was overstock from some nearby store. Though as the video mentions it isn't that expensive anyway if you can't find it.
Love your videos and instruction. I experimented make Mod Podge and inks base coats; give great and economical results. Made red and blue base coats as well.
LOL. The elmer's glue you link in your store is actually 50-90% more expensive by volume than mod podge if you grab the gallon sizes of each.
Hilarious
In addition to Tacky Glue, it dries flexible. I know in this scenario you probably dont want flexible glue. I used it in bookmaking to glue my pages to the spine. Just a tid-bit of knowledge.
After these I had to make a trip to Walmart. These are really helpful!
Love the vids. I play them on 1.25 speed. It's not a poke by any means, I think it's just all the matt colville vids I watch that has burned me out on rapid dialogue lol. It allows me to focus on the content and my brain doesn't focus on the speed. I know, it's odd. Keep it up. Crafters Unite!
Lol, I actually try to make a conscious effort to speak slower in videos, since as a Canadian I tend to talk a lot faster than my American viewers....maybe I shouldn't worry about it.
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial this is how us Newfies feel, but x300
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial At least you don't ramble like I have seen in some videos.
I'm guessing, based on the fact that the Mod Podge packaging recommends a "Clear Acrylic Sealer" after the Mod Podge has dried and that brushes can be washed with soap and water, that it is most likely got an Acrylic medium in it that gives it it's special properties.
Just so I'm clear, I do this after all sculpting is complete?
Black Magic Base Coat™, awesome!
thats what i was thinking lol
Maybe I gotta start producing crafting supplies, for serious.
dude...black magic supply brand.. NOW YOURE TALKING
hmmm i wonder if the flow agent is "wet water" aka jet dry or similar to break the water tension.
Black Magic Craft do it before DM Scotty does! Well, you can be the Canadian supplier and everyone wins!
Sorry ... I'm late for all your videos. The other day I asked you about the amounts of Mod podge and I discover that you already have a video with the explanation. Thanks for you art
Absolutely love watching your videos and have enjoyed the craft. This video was really helpful!!
Thanks. This answered quite a few questions I had.
I’m gonna give this a go!! Thanks for the video!
Looking forward to mixing up my own version and using it on my next foam project.
It's great stuff!
By why i have to cover my projects in black? I dont unterstand the reason :D
This is amazing when mixed with enough airbrush thinner to make it a creamer like consistency. Ive used it on terrain and to erase layer lines on printed minis. But be sure to clean your nozzle regularly!
You managed to push mod podge through an airbrush???? Which model?
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial The Master Airbrush dual action lol. Thinned down with homemade thinner to keep cost down and with pressure cranked up to 30 psi.
Colour me impressed.
I just made some tiles this past weekend. I thought the Mod Podge was a little thick so I diluted it with water, but I don't I mixed in as much paint because mine came out gray.
You don't need to dilute with water.
I bought some Mod Podge to see what it's like. It wasn't expensive, but you don't get much. I do have loads of acrylic varnish left over from a finishing project, plus plenty of inexpensive PVA. When I run out of Mod Podge, I think I'll make my own sealer.
Thanks ! This is so helpful to understand basics of this hobby !
🔥🔥🔥
That was a great explanation on the differences between the diff mediums. Thanks 😊
Just bought everything I need for my first batch of Black Magic bade coat!!! Woot
Thank you so much for breaking this down so clearly. Just discovered you channel and I have to catch up.
Hope to find some stuff here in the netherlands.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks for watching. You should be able to find most stuff I use there no problem, but some people have reported difficulty finding the minwax polyurethane spray I use in the netherlands.
Hey bro, I'm all the way in New Zealand and I just wanted to let you know youve been a huge help. Thank you for introducing me to the craft. Now to find some damned xps!
I'm fairly certain that modge podge is pva/acrylic matt varnish mix. Also anything that can be 'watered' down don't use water. Use 99% isopropanal alcohol instead. Dries faster and removes the surface tension that is talked about here that stops it flowing like paint.
I have been following your channel since nearly day 1. I think that I saw the link either on a DM Scotty vid or Wyloch. Either way, I am amazed by all the channels that I have seen over the last year or so that always refers to the "Black Magic Craft Base Coat". I bet that you could bottle and market this yourself and sell right next to Modpodge.
Mod-podge is well worth the money. It's really good stuff. Your method of using it I may try sometime, but for terrain I will actually paint everything THEN give it a layer of mod-podge to protect the paint job because the stuff dries clear. Good video.
Yea, I don't think it's really that expensive in the big picture....I've never tried using mod podge after paint as I am so partial to the minwax spray.
But now I'd really like to know... what does the black color even do? Do you need it? Can it be another color? How does another color compare to black after the project is complete?
Thank you for another great video, with just the right level of detail.
Also, in relation to your comment about slowing down your speech, some things that I think really set your videos apart are your clear enunciation, use of technical vocabulary (e.g. "rabbets," "buttresses"), and lack of "um" when you do need to pause for a second. Keep up the excellent work!
Thanks, I certainly make an effort on those counts....and for the life of me don't know why more people on video don't take the time to cut out the ums and other fillers that pop up even when you try not to.
I haven't noticed any issues with speaking too quickly. Then again, I live on Lake Erie and can see Canada from here on a clear day. Aside from a slight accent, nothing about the speech patterns seems unusual.
What do you use to seal cardboard such as a cereal box for shingles and so fourth?
Hey Jeremy just found your channel and sub'd. Thanks for all the content.
Thanks. I was just wondering how to make this mix. I’m about to give it a try!
I just put together a "tower" with foam food trays, chip-board from a frozen dinner, and a plastic bottle as the inside (makes great clear green windows). I used an Elmer's glue-stick (not the washable kind) and it held the pieces on fairly quickly, however I did have a few "bricks" that I had to reattach at the end.
Have you ever tried glue sticks? It seemed pretty easy to just have it open and swipe my pieces across it to get the glue on them.
Hey man, good video. I watched a couple about this topic and yours was the best balance of being concise, informative and instilling confidence to the viewer.
Great video! First project is tiles for me... Thank you fellow Canadian!
Hey! Awesome video. Do you know if I can switch the black color for a tan
I love The Podge too! Mixing it with paint? Sweet. With Cola? Sweet.
what about with coffee?
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial bitter
How about this mix for a house-made podge recepie: water+PVA+acrylic water based sealer?
Won’t have some of the same important properties but sort of works if you have no choice.
Ill go for mod podge. Thanks!
They also have a clear dry mod podge which you can use for nifty effects.
All mod podge dries clear.....
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial huh and here ive been buying the clear stuff because i thought the matte stuff would dry cloudy. But if that's not the case then what's the difference between the two?
So Helpful man thanks alot for making these videos. You are inspiring me to take up this hobby
me encantan tus videos,podrias hacer un tutorial de como hacer mobiliario para dungeons? librerias,mesa con pociones...etc
I just started painting my first mini, Nulzor's T-Rex and started off with this mix (fingers crossed).
coming back years later to say it doubles as a great option for blacking out the rim of mini bases if, like me, you do a wash on them after a varnish and don't want to varnish again.
Excellent video. Hard to find one on this topic, thank you for explaining
How hard does it makes the foam?
Mod Podge is some cool stuff
FREAKING LOVE IT! You got me hooked. Jim
hey man i newer than new to the craft,once i seal foam with modpodge can i use it over the sealer to put down static grass as a glue.
Bought me a bottle of mod podge this past weekend, and am going to mix up some base coat soon. I'm going to try my hand at making some tiles following your pink foam recipe. :)
Great explanation of mod podge! Thanks!
Thanks a million for the tips and techniques! Will mod podge work for projects that will be outside?
I am already 2/3rd's through a 16oz bottle of 'ModPodge' after only a Month (Prepared as you have outlined). And I don't mind it going on a little grey because when it dries, the pigments turn black again. On wood, it Raises the Grains (which is a bonus).It's Flexible after it dries but does not harden as you had claimed (put it on a Hobby Foam Sheet). Don't get me wrong, not bashing your claims, just stating my experience. It has it's limitations.
What is the best paint for painting miniatures
citadel
Can I use pva to glue sand to foam and then paint this mix over the top to add texture?
Great stuff. I will definitely look into using it in future projects with base coating.
I’m curious about colour - from what I’ve seen you generally cover the base pretty thoroughly so does the black matter? Or does it actually show through a bit and show shadows/detail etc..
And, if the latter, would it make sense to use different colours to give a different affect? Thinking dark green for stuff in the woods to give sense of light through foliage, or white/gold/silver when doing mythical or celestial items/buildings?
would this protect xps foam from polyester resin for surfboard making? Thanks!
Your explanation of mod podge does more for me than any of their advertising or official videos explaining what mod podge is
The idea that people mistake it for expensive glue all is probably on them for being extremely nonspecific
Great video, can see this being very useful!
Quick question, does this work on MDF terrain as a sealer/primer? I'm going to buy a bunch of MDF stuff for use in Necromunda soon and planning out how I'm going to seal then paint it had been a bit of a nightmare. If this would mean I don't have to spray it with PVA then spend a small fortune on spray cans of primer I'd be delighted.
I was planning on spraying the MDF with black primer then dry brushing it with a metallic silver craft paint and if this let's me achieve a similar look without all the cans of spray primer that'd be a big time and money saver.
A small MDF board is about $1. Why don't you try it and come back and tell us?
I tried this, and while it worked well as a sealer, I left a lot of brush marks on my terrain. Do I need a softer brush, or is there a technique I'm not aware of?
You just need to practice your application. Just like painting anything with a brush....if you don't want brush marks, it's about overbrushing to ensure you don't get brush marks. And different brushes will work better than others, so you just gotta try different ones until you see what works best. It helps to dip your brush in water periodically to very slightly thin the mod podge during application.
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial Thanks!
I see a lot of people using drylok especially for large terrain. Is there a reason to use one over the other?
Thanks for all your great content
Now my question is the black base important or is any color good?
@G Soap thank you for the answer it actually does fill in some gaps that where left out when I was introduced to the hobby thank you.
So I was painting up some larger 11x11 tiles for frostgravevwith this stuff. I got some foam that was labeled as xds foam that clearly wasn’t on Amazon. It’s pretty sturdy, and I decide to just use it. Everything is going pretty well I measure out the grid, etc. I start painting and I happened to hold the tile up high and I notice a that I can see light through where I missed. This is pretty useful because it helps me see all the little tiny spots I missed. However about 30% to 50% of of the grooves in between each 1” square is showing light coming through. This makes me think I clearly need to get more midline deep in the cracks. Is getting the miscue blend deep in the cracks to cover every bit needed?
Thanks for the response buddy
hi, I was wondering if you would know what to put on styrofoam, that is on swimming pool chairs so they do not shed little white pieces of foam in the swimming pool. Would using just mod podge on the styrofoam stop it from shedding? Found your channel by googling this question and was really amazed at all the pieces that you made on your shelf. Will be telling my daughter about your channel because she is a set designer and makes a lot of miniature items for commercials and I am sure she can get a lot of great ideas from your videos. You are extremely talented
Thank you for this helpful video.