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Move it to climate controlled work area and let it dry out some more.It needs at least 2 days to dry completely. Glossy decoupage glue is more likely to stay tacky than other sheens.

As decoupage glue gets older, it thickens. If the first coat isn’t all the way dry, it’s harder for the 2nd coat to dry.

Applying a 2nd coat before the first has dried.

Decoupage glue needs at least 2 days to dry completely. High humidity makes it harder for glue (or paint for that matter!) to dry. It’s been days and your decoupage glue still feels sticky. A foam brush is perfect for decoupage glue because it won’t leave brush strokes.

Use a foam brush instead of a bristled brush.

It’s more forgiving and disguises flaws like brush strokes more. Apply several thin coats, rather than one thick coat.I prefer polycrylic, which will dry to a harder, more durable finish. Don’t use decoupage glue as a top coat.(I use this same technique when sealing stain on furniture.) This will not destroy the finish, but just polish the clear coat. Lightly sand the streaks with 400 grit sandpaper.It may appear streaky because some areas have thick amounts of glue and some may be missing glue. Glossy finishes are prone to showing flaws and brush strokes more than matte finishes. Get that area in the next coat and work quickly keeping a wet edge. In the future, let wet glue dry even if it means skipping an area. This pulls the dry glue away from the surface and creates streaks. It’s probably less than you think!ĭon’t let streaks and brush strokes in decoupage glue ruin your decoupage project. My next tip is to practice on a small piece first to get the hang of how much glue to use.

(I like polycrylic – spray for small projects and the paint on kind for furniture.) It doesn’t seal the piece, but I don’t like decoupage glue for a final sealer anyways. Even after having the same jar for 2 years, it hasn’t thickened or gotten gross.Īnother option is to use watered-down white school glue. I love Decou-page glue because it’s so much thinner and easier to work with. So my #1 tip for fixing decoupage problems is to try a different glue. It’s too thick, prone to problems, prone to staying sticky after it dries and it gets clumpy. I want to love it because it has groovy packaging that reminds me of the Brady Bunch. And I’m not just saying that because I was given glue by a different brand. Okay, for the record, Mod Podge is not my favorite decoupage glue. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By purchasing an item through an affiliate link, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.