It is important to seal your rock to protect your label and your artwork from the elements.
We attach our Northeast Ohio Rocks! label by decoupage with Mod Podge.
1. Glue the label in place with the Mod Podge by using the Mod Podge under the label. Be sure to cover the label edge to edge.
2. Cover the label with Mod Podge. Be sure there are no bubbles or creases in your label.
3. Allow to dry completely. I usually allow overnight drying.
4. Repeat two more coats. If done properly, your label will become a part of the rock. NOTE: Allow drying, overnight to ensure dryness, before sealing your rock. If you do not allow proper drying time, your artwork could crack in the extreme temperatures.
5. Prior to moving on to sealing your rock, please allow overnight drying. Not allowing the mod podge to dry completely will cause cracking when the sealer dries faster than the mod podge.
You can find the labels in the files folder on the Northeast Ohio Rocks! Facebook Group Page
We attach our Northeast Ohio Rocks! label by decoupage with Mod Podge.
1. Glue the label in place with the Mod Podge by using the Mod Podge under the label. Be sure to cover the label edge to edge.
2. Cover the label with Mod Podge. Be sure there are no bubbles or creases in your label.
3. Allow to dry completely. I usually allow overnight drying.
4. Repeat two more coats. If done properly, your label will become a part of the rock. NOTE: Allow drying, overnight to ensure dryness, before sealing your rock. If you do not allow proper drying time, your artwork could crack in the extreme temperatures.
5. Prior to moving on to sealing your rock, please allow overnight drying. Not allowing the mod podge to dry completely will cause cracking when the sealer dries faster than the mod podge.
Spray your rock with an outdoor sealant. Most of us use Rustoleum Clear Coat Spray Paint or Duraclear. It is very important to seal your entire rock to protect your artwork and the label and to prevent water from getting into the rock.
Duraclear is a non aerosol sealer that can be used indoors.
Duraclear is a non aerosol sealer that can be used indoors.
FAQ Mod Podge
It is not Modge Podge. Who knew? I’ve always called it Modge Podge. It’s just fun to say. But, it is really Mod Podge. See not as fun to say.
We use Mod Podge to decoupage the label to the rock. Decoupage takes several coats with drying in between each coat. I allow overnight drying. If done correctly your label will become a piece of the rock. You will not feel the edges of your label.
Mod Podge is the proper technique to affix your label. Do not tape your label onto your rock. Your rock gets hot in the sun and tape melts. Do not use white glue to glue on your label. White glue peals. Small bottles of Mod Podge can be found at Dollar Tree.
Mod Podge is not waterproof. Mod Podge is not weatherproof. You MUST seal your entire rock, top and bottom, including over the label. Outdoor Mod Podge is not the answer to skipping the sealing process. Outdoor Mod Podge has a very long cure time. It is not meant to be put in the weather. In our weather it becomes tacky and can become cloudy if wet. If using Outdoor Mod Podge, you MUST seal your entire rock, top and bottom, including over the label.
You can read about Outdoor Mod Podge here.
Photo Credit: Mod Podge Rocks Blog
We also use Mod Podge if you are using sharpies or other markers to write on your rock. You will need to put a light coat of Mod Podge over the sharpie or marker to prevent bleeding and running during the sealing process.
Buy the regular Mod Podge. The other Mod Podge’s aren’t necessary because you MUST seal over your Mod Podge.
Do not use homemade Mod Podge for this activity. It will dull your work and can peel.
Photo Credit: The Artful Parent
You can read the Artful Parent article here
