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5 DIY Glue, Mod Podge & Fabric Stiffener Recipes (Save TONS of Money!)

Homemade Fabric Stiffener Recipe

If you are not familiar with fabric stiffener, it is a product that makes the fabric you are working with stiffer and more rigid, allowing the fabric to literally be molded. For example, you can use the recipe below to make a fabric stiffener to be used to make a fabric bowl. Just rub the glue on the fabric and place the fabric in a bowl to dry for about 24 hours.

Fabric Stiffener Ingredients:

  • White glue

Fabric Stiffener Directions:

  • Measure 1/2 cup of white glue and another 1/2 of water and pour them into a bowl.
  • Stir the glue and water together until it is blended and has the consistency of milk.

Homemade Non-Permanent Fabric Stiffener

Unlike the recipe above, the recipe below is for a non-permanent fabric stiffener, which means it can be washed out and reapplied if need be.

5 DIY Glue, Mod Podge & Fabric Stiffener Recipes (Save TONS of Money!)

Making homemade Mod Podge is easy. All it takes is some glue and some water. And did you know you can turn milk into glue with a few ingredients?

Homemade Non-Permanent Fabric Stiffener Ingredients

  • Water
  • 1/4 cornstarch

Homemade Non-Permanent Fabric Stiffener Directions:

  • Mix 1 1/2 cups of cold water with 1/4 cup of cornstarch in a pot. Stir the mixture until it is smooth.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat until the solution becomes translucent and thickens slightly. Be sure to continuously stir the mixture. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely before using.

Homemade Mod Podge Recipe

Mod Podge is super fun to use but it can be expensive especially for mothers who are always doing arts and crafts with their children. Good thing there is a recipe for homemade Mod Podge below.

Homemade Mod Podge Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of white glue
  • 16 oz water

Homemade Mod Podge Directions:

  1. Boil the water and heat the glue in the microwave until it is warm. Mix the glue with the boiling water and stir it together until it is an even consistency.
  2. Pour into a sealable container and store at room temperature.

Alternate Mod Podge Recipe

Mod Podge Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1/4 of a cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup water

Mod Podge Directions:

  1. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and heat the mixture over a low heat, making sure not to boil the ingredients.
  2. After it has reached your desired consistency, empty into a jar.
  3. If you want to add more oil, the final product will be more glossy.

Recipe for Turning Milk to Glue

Did you ever think you could take milk and turn it into an effective glue? It is possible, and the recipe is below.

Milk to Glue Ingredients: 

  • 8 oz milk
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp baking soda

Milk to Glue Directions: 

  • Pour the milk into a pan and heat the milk on low heat. Do not let it boil.
  • Add the vinegar and stir the mixture until clumps form.
  • Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a jar. You might need to squeeze it through with a spoon.
  • Put the product in the strainer back into the pan while also adding the baking soda and water.
  • A casein material will begin to bubble. After it stops, use the leftover liquid as glue.

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    July 31, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Wont adding milk cause the fabric to smell like spoiled milk?

    Reply
    • Miss Bowleg says

      August 13, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      Where does it say to add milk?

      Reply
    • Laurie A says

      August 10, 2017 at 4:36 am

      There is a basic chemical reaction that occurs when separating milk into curds and whey. The curd part of the separated milk (solids from liquids) occurs when vinegar is added. The natural remainder is milk protein or “casein”. Casein is a natural glue. By adding baking soda to the casein, you’re making the milk solids go from acidic (vinegar added) to neutral. Many natural glues do well in most conditions but high humidity can promote mold if the applied glue isn’t quickly forced to dry. (drying in low temp oven, etc.)

      Reply
  2. Lorie says

    March 26, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    It say it above\turning milk into glue

    Reply
    • Donna says

      October 29, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      It says the mixture will have the consistency of milk, another words, the glue and water mixed together will be the same thickness as milk, no milk is used.

      Reply
  3. Rhonda K Underwood says

    April 2, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    Stir the glue and water together until it is blended and has the consistency of milk.

    “Consistency of milk”

    Reply
    • Jan says

      May 10, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      third page: Milk to Glue Ingredients:
      8 oz milk
      1 tbsp vinegar
      1/2 cup water
      1 tbsp baking soda

      Reply
  4. Linda Sharp says

    November 25, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    Hello: i wa wondering about the reciepe for the Mod Podge fabric stiffener would it be possible to use an other oil that is not olive oil?.Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you Linda.

    Reply
  5. Linda Sharp says

    November 25, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    Hello: i was wondering about the Mod Podge reciep if you could use a different type of oil instead of olive oil?

    Reply
  6. Linda Sharp says

    November 25, 2018 at 10:37 pm

    My e-mail is on this request.

    Reply
  7. Margaret Freedman says

    June 7, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Oops!
    I used too much Elmers Glue with water and painted it on my felt hat I’m making.
    Now I have a dried white residue on the inside of the hat.
    Do you have any suggestions? I have soaked it in hot water and soap for over and hour, but the white is still there. Help.

    Reply

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