Any crafter can spend hours telling you the wonders of Mod Podge. It is a glue/sealant/finish/miracle maker used in a variety of crafts. It has even been featured in some of my blogs such as the glitter Mason Jar, the glitter dipped Mason Jar, and the tinted Mason Jar. It comes in different styles such as matte, glossy, original, but there are also many other kinds that aren't as popular, but can be just as useful. It is fairly cheap for how multi-purpose it is, costing around $7-$8 depending on where you shop.
Let's start with your basics: Glossy and Matte. These are your classics, nothing too fancy. Best for basic crafts with no special needs. The only difference between the two is that when the Glossy Mod Podge dries it is shiny and Matte dries without any shine.
Paper Mod Podge: Even though the original Mod Podge can be used on paper, this was mad specifically for it. It's great for scrapbooking project and will help you pages last longer without any yellowing.
Sparkle Mod Podge: This Mod Podge gives you the same effect as adding glitter the original Mod Podge, without having to buy the glitter! I only wish they sold them with different concentrations of glitter, but instead you can just continually add layers until it is sparkly enough for you.
Extreme Glitter Mod Podge: This Mod Podge contains ultra fine glitter in mass amounts so don't use it lightly. When they say extreme glitter, they mean extreme glitter!
Glow In the Dark Mod Podge: Oh, the world is so full of possibilities with this one. It tries as a clear finish that isn't visible when the lights are on, but when the lights go out, your craft will glow! The more coats you have and the longer it is exposed to light, the brighter it will be.
Kids' Wash Out Mod Podge: Mod Podge is made to never come out, but with this formula you don't have to worry about letting your little crafters help because it can be washed out of fabrics and off counter tops, but still leaves a glossy finish on your crafts.
Hard Coat Mod Podge: This one is specifically designed items that might get some bumps and bruises, giving the fullest protection with a slightly glossy finish.
Fabric Mod Podge: This is a multi-purpose Mod Podge that you can use to decoupage fabric to other surfaces, decoupage things to the fabric, or apply it to fabrics before cutting them to eliminate fraying.
Antique Mod Podge: Normally if you want to make a project look aged, it requires acrylic paint in various shades of brown and lots of skill, but with the brown tinted Mod Podge, you can brush on a few strokes and give your project an antique look in a fraction of the time.
Satin Mod Podge: Similar to the classic Mod Podge, this dries clear, glue, finishes, or seals, but dries as a "satin", somewhere in between glossy and matte.
Outdoor Mod Podge: This give super protection to any craft project that is going to be used or left outside, without any harm from weathering.
Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge: This can be used to seal or apply paper to any of your dishes-as long as you only hand wash them or put them in the top rack. Also be careful to not put them on anything that will come in direct contact with your mouth. I would suggest reading the directions extremely carefully, and follow them entirely.
Sheer Colored Mod Podge: Tinted Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple and Yellow, this is perfect for tinting glass, like in my Mason Jar recipe.
Mod Podge also sells finishes, that won't glue, but can be used in specialty projects such as Mod Podge Crackle Medium, Mod Podge Dimensional Magic, Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium, and Mod Podge Super Gloss, all of which vary in prices. They also sell a clear, spray acrylic that I would suggest you use in all of your project using Mod Podge to provide more protection and to get rid of the sticky feeling that Mod Podge often leaves behind.
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