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Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 5:46 am
by TheMainlander
Krysta wrote:Which one is the best?
I've only used the Gloss Mod Podge so far, so I can't speak for any of the other types. I would say that it would probably just come down to personal preference. In making keychains, I found the Gloss one to give a "plasticky-rubbery" look and feel for the project, which is perfect for the application and my personal sense of aesthetics. Can anyone else speak to the finish that the other types give?

Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:29 am
by Pint_Sized
TheMainlander wrote:Thanks so much for the guide (especially the video), it finally inspired me to try a cross-stitch project other than a kit!

I decided to make some charm-style keychains of NES-era Final Fantasy characters, using 14 count plastic canvas. That size is giving me 2" keychains, a perfect size for my needs.
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Red Mage is finished, double-sided and sewn together, then finished with Mod Podge. Black Mage, still in progress, is only the back (mirror image) so far.

After that, I have Thief and White Mage, then my party is complete! Or, at least my set of keys...
Your characters look so awesome!

This guide was great for me too. I couldn't figure out exactly how to finish a keychain and now I can finally start! I was thinking of Chocobo keychains...I'll have th post pictures once I'm done

Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:45 pm
by CrazyCucco11
This is next an my list! I am so excited! I am thinking question box or mario 3 leaf earrings! I jut dunno if i want double sidded or felt backed

Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:42 pm
by sfxbecks
I made some hair clips last year...

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2842&start=40

Thats the link if youre interesting in having a look see!

Boo is my fave! Ive worn him the most! :)

Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:21 pm
by nozomi
What exactly is Mod Podge and Fabri-Tac glue? What are the benefits of using them instead of something like hot glue (from a hot glue gun)?

Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:50 pm
by acidMiasma
nozomi wrote:What exactly is Mod Podge and Fabri-Tac glue? What are the benefits of using them instead of something like hot glue (from a hot glue gun)?
I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong: in my limited experience, this is what I've come to believe..

Mod Podge is more of a finishing product, like a shellac, keeping yarn from fraying, ends from falling out, and giving it a polished look (especially the high gloss finish). Hot glue is used to attach things (like sequins, googley eyes, other embelishments). Also, hot glue from a gun doesn't spread well as it cools too quickly. Mod podge is worked at room temperature, so it keeps its consistency and can be worked with a brush, making it much easier to cover your project evenly.

ecit: also, as a personal preference I don't use hot glue anywhere near my plastic canvas as I tend to melt everything in my gun's path :blush:

Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:49 pm
by nozomi
Ahhh, I see. Thanks!

I've been using hot glue for gluing magnets to plastic aida, but it does cool fast.

Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 11:27 am
by Sheepish
I did one of those cross stitch phone covers and am looking for some way to treat it to protect the stitches, since obviously a phone gets handled a lot. Do you think a coating of the Modge Pod would work? I've never used it before, where do you get it?

Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 3:38 pm
by funkymonkey
It would protect it, but I'd worry about how to clean it (if you wanted to try to clean it with water, I think it would re-wet the mod-podge). Maybe look into some kind of non-water soluble coating, like a spray-on shellac? Never tried either on cross stitch though, but just what I think would work.

Re: Using Plastic Canvas

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:29 am
by CraftySasha
Plastics canvas does actually come in 5 count, as well. However, I don't think I have ever seen anything that calls for something that large.