Possible new hardening technique

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odst 95

Jr Member

• Sep 23, 2010

• #1

I bought a jar of mod podge hard coat and put it in a size tester, and after 2 coats, it was considerably harder, non toxic and water based!
Has any one else used this stuff and more importantly, has it worked for you?
It could reduce the need for casting something because its lighter than bondo.

 

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Akademee

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2010

• #2

I don't think mod podge would support the bondo enough for it to prevent cracking. It is like white glue, yes?

 

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odst 95

Jr Member

• Sep 23, 2010

• #3

yeah it is,
it says six layers thickly spread though, then two as an outer protective shell, its getting pretty damn strong

 

Tactonyx

Active Member

Mountain Regiment

• Sep 23, 2010

• #4

Have you tried this, Im curious as to how well it would work. Also is it sandable? Iv'e seen sanded down white glue and I'm tellin you it aint a pretty.

 

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odst 95

Jr Member

• Sep 24, 2010

• #5

i have tried it, the size tester that i tested it on warped like there was no tomorrow, primarily because i was an idiot and did it all in one go, not in sections like you're supposed to.
You wouldn't sand the inside though would you?
and you could put bondo on the outside, covering the glue.
They do say you can sand it though.

 

kupokitty

Well-Known Member

• Sep 24, 2010

• #6

From my experience with a 90% finished paper mache helmet and Mod Podge, it's EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to sand. If you want elite-worthy armor, don't go this route unless you're in an art class that calls for a paper mache project. D: