I love being crafty and most of the time those crafty projects require the use of a magical product called Mod Podge. I love Mod Podge and it can be used on so many surfaces making it easy to work with, but it can be quite expensive. My bottle of Mod Podge was getting low so I decided to try to whip up my own batch of Homemade Mod Podge and it turned out perfect.
How to Make Homemade Mod Podge
With the use of glue and water you’ll be on your way to a Homemade Mod Podge that costs $1.00 instead of $9.00. You really can’t get much cheaper than this.
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What you need for Homemade Mod Podge recipe:
- ½ Pint Mason Jar with lid
- 1 Bottle washable glue (purchased at $0.99 store) – Don’t forget during back to school season you can get glue for $.25 and $.50.
- 1/3 cup water
Watch my video on how easy mod podge is to make:
How to make Homemade Mod Podge
1. Grab your ½ pint mason jar and remove the lid. Pour an entire bottle of washable kids glue to fill up the mason jar.
2. Now grab your cup of water and pour it on top of your glue. Apply your lid to the mason jar and shake it for a good minute.
3. By shaking it up you’ll be mixing the contents together which is creating our Homemade Mod Podge.
4. Remove the lid, dip in your paint brush and get crafty. Enjoy.
That is it! It really is that easy to make homemade mod podge!
No need to spend a fortune on store bought Mod Podge when you can make it at home. Can I get a woo-hoo? 🙂
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Now that you know how to make homemade mod podge, you will save so much money!
Deb says
Wow, this came along at just the right time! I was down to the last 1/4″ of my Mod Podge, 11 p.m., and needed to finish a project! Thanks for this! So simple and so economical. Now I can make my own Mod Podge any time.
Jacqueline Hollis says
Woo-hoo!! Thank you for this!
I can’t find it on line here in the UK and this will save me a small fortune!
I decoupage and get through a ton of glue…thanks!
Dee says
Thank you. Could this be used instead of puzzlecoat or puzzle glue? Can it be applied in several coats like ModPodge?
Kathy says
I have been gluing puzzles together with glue alone for always! so modge podge would def work.
Dee says
What is ratio of glue to h2o? Is that 4 oz glue bottle? Most are three or four oz.
May says
Hi Carrie. I’m from SouthAfrica and I thank you for showing me how to make home made modge podge. It is very expensive here. Bless you.
Rikke says
Which glue did you use?
Tracy says
You saved my life. Thanks for this.
Carol Harper says
My I suggest the water first be put into the empty glue bottle to rince out the remaining glue, then added to the 1/2 pint jar with the glue.
Joy says
What size bottle glue do you use?
Francine Miranda says
Many woo-hoos!!!! I knew Modge Podge smelled just like white glue, but never thought to try recreating it. You’ve saved us all some big bucks. Kudos!
Gabriela says
woo hooo¡¡¡ muchas gracias, en verdad sera de gran ahorro y ademas no es facil estar yendo a las tiendas a conseguirlo.
Neil says
WoooHoooo…. 👍🏼
That’s super quick & super easy…. Thanx a ton…!
Joyce says
Now i can make my own modpode. As i need it. It coast so much. To buy it. Its $ 10 :99 to buy at hobby Lobby. But they do the 40% percent off though
Mary says
Put Vaseline around the outside of the jar where the lid goes on and the inside of the lid. It won’t get stuck.