Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Can acrylic medium be used in making papier-mâché objects (instead of traditional wheat paste or wallpaper paste or diluted white glue)?

April 26, 2017acrylic medium objects papier-mâché paste traditional Used wheat

0

Posted

Can acrylic medium be used in making papier-mâché objects (instead of traditional wheat paste or wallpaper paste or diluted white glue)?

1 Answer

0

Posted

There should be no problems with using the acrylic mediums as glues for the papier-mâché process. The acrylics can be used in the same manner as the pastes and they do not discolor or become brittle over time. We would think most acrylics would work well for this application, but you may wish to look at the GAC 500 for the papier-mâché as it’s a little stiffer than the normal acrylics thus adding a little more support to the paper. The Soft Gel Gloss (straight or thinned with water 2:1) works very well as a decoupage/collage glue. The added water allows more working time, and also bubbles and brush strokes dissipate as it begins to dry. Mediums and Gels without the additional water can dry so fast they leave the brush marks and bubbles.