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Home / Craft Product Reviews / Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Gloss Finish

Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Gloss Finish

October 1, 2013

Just when you think that Martha Stewart Crafts and Plaid can’t come up with anything new….well, they DO. Now there is Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Gloss Finish!

Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Glossy Finish

Here’s how it’s described on the website:

Martha Stewart Crafts® Durable Decoupage Gloss Finish can be used on any surface such as glass, fabric, paper, metal and wood to create a lustrous finish. It dries hard, with no tack. For indoor and outdoor use. Top-rack dishwasher safe, water base and non-toxic.

On first blush, it looks a LOT like the decoupage medium we’re all used to. Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Gloss Finish

Closer inspection reveals that it’s MUCH thinner- more like a heavy cream than a honey consistency. It is still white and opaque, and dries clear.

Of course, I created some swatches for you.

Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Gloss Finish

From top to bottom: Glossy cardstock with dye ink; textured cardstock; and cotton ribbon with a rub-on applied. The areas with the check mark have been decoupaged with Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Gloss Finish.

Can you see the difference?

Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Gloss Finish

Decoupaged art journal page. Really minimal wrinkling, which I love, especially in my art journal!

Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Glossy Finish

Here is some kraft cardstock with a napkin decoupaged onto it and a chandelier crystal. Again, can you see the difference?

{{SPOILER ALERT: THIS IS A TRICK QUESTION!}}

OK, one more example.

Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Gloss Finish

Here’s that same napkin decoupaged over a candle. (Notice that you cannot even see the edge of the applique!)

The finish is nice and smooth, doesn’t hold brushstrokes, sinks in quickly and doesn’t darken the item you are decoupaging on. But here’s the thing: IT’S NOT GLOSSY.

To better show you, I created a review video. Take a look….

So, yes, it’s a very durable finish- that scratch test on the kraft cardstock is pretty convincing. And being able to write on it? Brilliant. But Gloss? No.

Maybe they mean “For glossy surfaces???” Perhaps. But calling it “Gloss Finish” is just plain misleading.

In the meantime, I did create a project with it- you’ll see the full tutorial sometime soon.

Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Durable Gloss Finish

I’d love to hear your thoughts on it- and I’m happy to answer any questions. Leave a comment in the section below!

You also might enjoy my reviews and tutorials of other Martha Stewart Crafts Products. Just click the link!

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Comments

  1. Fancylooks says

    October 1, 2013 at 09:55

    This is strange biut it is not the only case I know, I use Decopatch glue and sealer and it has the label in several languages, while in English it says it has a glossy finish, in Spanish it says it has a satin finish… it must be magical that it has a different finish depending on the language the user speaks, ha, ha (bad joke) because I am Spanish and the finish I obtain from the glue is satin, not matt, not glossy!

  2. Tammy Whitley says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:03

    I watch everyone of your videos. I have subscribed and I love how you test everything within an inch of it’s life. Funny how dear ole’ Martha’s product says it’s glossy and it’s not!!! Should we tell her???? But it did a nice job on the candle, and I like that it’s not tacky and a bit thinner than most!!! Keep up the great work. Your so much fun to listen to and watch!!!
    You Rock Jenny!!!!!
    Tammy

  3. Kris says

    October 1, 2013 at 12:01

    I really enjoy how you always call them as you see them, Jenny! CTD is my go to place when I want fair info on products. Thank You!!!

  4. Rosy Newlun says

    October 1, 2013 at 15:38

    Nice review! I am also scratching my head about the gloss part, as well as it not really sticking the paper to the plastic. Mod Podge would stick it well. Maybe because it is thicker, or stronger? Thank you for all your examples! Love your site!

  5. Rebecca Ednie says

    October 2, 2013 at 02:03

    I’d love it if you could update this review with how the finish feels once dry. I HATE how tacky modpodge feels and I’d only purchase this if it has a non/tacky feel once dry.

  6. Jenny says

    October 2, 2013 at 16:10

    As I mentioned in the video, it dries completely non-tacky. Smooth with a satin finish.

  7. Rebecca Ednie says

    October 3, 2013 at 20:42

    Sorry. Hadn’t found time to watch the vid yet.

  8. cindy says

    October 28, 2013 at 17:31

    you are amazing! this site is AWESOME! i heard about it watching scrapsoup and totally bookmarked this! i will be spending far too much time catching up on all these reviews!

  9. Pauline says

    November 20, 2013 at 14:04

    I’ve just found your site & it’s brilliant . Do you know is this product available in the UK ? Many thanks Pauline x

  10. Jenny says

    November 20, 2013 at 19:58

    Pauline- you’ll have to contact Plaid, the company that makes the product, for distribution information. 🙂

  11. Pauline says

    November 21, 2013 at 09:10

    Thank you Jenny , I’ll send them a message . I’ve tried to order from them but they don’t ship to Uk x

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