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inotu-unotme · Joined: 26 May 2013 Posts: 197

I'm planning on doing an art project with some people...

And I wanted to ask if any crafty or artsy individuals out there know where I can get modge podge or something very similar. The reason I want modge podge or something like it is because I won't be able to use any type of glue that bubbles under paper. I we were also going to use the modge podge to seal our project.

Please let me know if theres even any links you can give me to hobby type stores in Mexico.

I'm only interested in resources within Mexico.

The only store I've been able to find is: Lumen

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

inotu-unotme · Joined: 26 May 2013 Posts: 197

I am far away from the DF.

I already know I need to have a store capable of sending me possible items through mail.
I'm closer to Cancun.

BadBeagleBad · Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:02 pm Post subject:

I searched for Mod Podge for years, and never found it in Mexico. The only other thing I can think of would be to use flour paste, like what is used for paper mache, I have used that for a number of things that you would normally use Mod Podge for. You can have it sent from the US, though, thought Amazon, if you have time.

inotu-unotme · Joined: 26 May 2013 Posts: 197

inotu-unotme · Joined: 26 May 2013 Posts: 197

I just found this info so I don't know.

Mod Podge is a step above craft glue in terms of the sealing properties. Mod Podge is glue, but it’s also a sealer – and there are varnishes, etc. in the formula that don’t exist in craft glues. The bonding properties of Mod Podge are way stronger than that of (most) craft or school glues. Long story short, the ingredients in Mod Podge are not the same as craft glue, and in 99% of cases are superior. That is why Mod Podge costs more than craft glue.

The only other thing I can think to do is buy spray glue which I hate.
And make the paper stay on the flat surface then seal it with varnish.
The thing I've ran into also is that I have not been able to find varnish at a craft type store.
I am afraid any varnish from a Home Depot will be way to strong of a substance to slap over thin paper.
My main concern is I want to keep the picture in tact and not have it torn or loose color.

notamiss · Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 4:45 pm Post subject:

The phone number for Lumen is 1-800-72-LUMEN, so although they have no stores in the Yucatán, you could ask them whether they ship. I was looking at the online catalogue, and some stuff called Mortero Cristal might work for your purposes. Or Esmerilador Policraft or Barniz para manualidades Vitrox. Check the path Manualidades > Técnicas artísticas > barnices.

Another possibility could be Fantasías Miguel, they have a store in Mérida.

A long shot possibility could be a fabric store (Parisina, ModaTelas, Junco, or whatever you have where you are). Some of them have craft supplies.

MotherF · Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:27 pm Post subject:

Carpenters where I live regularly varnish photos onto pieces of wood as a form of framing. We have massive changes in the ambiental humidity levels throughout the years and torrential rains really put roofs to the test so people have found this is good way to protect their special photographs. Right now I'm sitting next to my daughter's kindergarten graduation photos that are done this way. You should just pop into a carpentry workshop, explain what you are doing and ask what brand of varnish they use and where they buy it.

notamiss · Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:20 pm Post subject:

Try going to the Mercadolibre Mexico site and searching for barniz para papel. I checked this and lots of likely products came up.

inotu-unotme · Joined: 26 May 2013 Posts: 197

inotu-unotme · Joined: 26 May 2013 Posts: 197

notamiss · Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 1:33 am Post subject:

Did you check the Mercadolibre website yet? I think that could be the most likely possibility for shipping you the exact product you need.