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Hi! I recently took a class to learn to make a lunchbox tin. The instructor had us use the modgepodge as an adhesive to hold the paper to the tin. I wasn't really happy with the results. What do others use to adhere the paper to the tin? Thx!
I just used the Royal Coat decoupage finish (I'm assuming like Mod Podge) for an altered composition book and wasn't happy at all with the results. It started to peel back up on the edges. And the paper started to get wavy. I really wanted a finished exterior too. I am interested in other adhesive options as well.
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I use regular double sticky tape and it works great. I also use the duck sticky tape roller (red roller) that you can get from Walmart to use on the ribbon that I stick to the can and it works fine. I only use the red sticky tape when putting ribbon on top of the paper, it works the best for that . I have never used anything else and all my tins are fine.
Thanks to everyone for your replies. I'm ready to get started on my second lunch tin that I will be making as a gift for my Grandmother. Maybe I'll make it my first upload!! Thanks again! Happy creating.
I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING STICKERS TO STAY PERMANENTLY AND DO YOU PUT MODG PODGE OVER THE WHOLE THING WHEN YOU ARE DONE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE PAPER AND STICKERS ON UP AFTER TIME OF SITTING IT STARTS TO COME OFF. THANKS
sticky strip is nice but won't protect the paper like mod podge. i brush mod podge on the tin and paper. then brush modpdge over the paper again. when my tin is fully covered, i thin out the mod podge with water so that it is not wavy or streaky.
i use gloves and also press out air bubbles that might be trapped between the tin and paper. you have to work a little fast because the mod podge will dry and you need time to reposition so it is best when your tin is wet and the paper is still wet with mod podge.
i really like the sticky strip but find that if I want to protect the surface, mod podge is a must.
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I use a specific double sided tape. It's offered by several different companies, including SU! Red tinged, super sticky.
BUT, the purpose it was designed for ( it is manufatcured in MI by Tesa tape - I have friends & family who work for the co. Keeps me in free
tape ;-) ) is adhesing the metal fronts to appliances. Holds like mad, but on a smooth surface it will peel without damage should you ever want to revamp the tin. ( and it is acid free.. I don't think the scrap co.s state that on the packaging )
I have only made one tin so far, but used ModPodge for it and it worked great! We used a thin coat to put the paper on, make sure all the "bubbles" were out of the paper then let it dry before applying the topcoat of Modpodge. I was very happy with the results and it seems to be holding. I used Xyron and sticky strip to apply the decorations and they don't seem to be budging at all either. Hope this helps.
I just covered my first tin using the Mod Podge and I am tickled pink with the results. Very easy to use and cheaper than the red liner tape. So I guess it's just one person's opinion against another.
I just finished a top coat of the Modge Podge to seal it. I also used it to adhere the papers around the tin. All seems well so far, but I've still got some drying time to go. I used alcohol ink sponged on the top because I was afraid to do too much trimming (I'm not very neat).
adhesive for lunchbox tins
