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Title: Mod Podge/matte medium gels
Post by: ranny9 on December 08, 2014, 10:06:46 AM
Does this stuff go bad if never opened? I have some jars from 3 years ago, that I don't think I ever opened. Should I replace or open and check for a bad smell or separation of the elements?
Title: Re: Mod Podge/matte medium gels
Post by: bparrish on December 08, 2014, 12:13:43 PM
Randy.

I think the modge stuff is a milk based product very much like the Borden white glue and such stuff.

If it doesn't smell bad it is OK.  I think the materials separation is a pretty good indicator but I've had some of this stuff for a VERY long time without failure.  I've left some of the Borden stuff in the garage and had it freeze (I think) and it still worked.  Pretty durable stuff.

see ya
Bob
Title: Re: Mod Podge/matte medium gels
Post by: ranny9 on December 08, 2014, 12:25:38 PM
Quote from: bparrish on December 08, 2014, 12:13:43 PM
Randy.

I think the modge stuff is a milk based product very much like the Borden white glue and such stuff.

If it doesn't smell bad it is OK.  I think the materials separation is a pretty good indicator but I've had some of this stuff for a VERY long time without failure.  I've left some of the Borden stuff in the garage and had it freeze (I think) and it still worked.  Pretty durable stuff.

see ya
Bob

Thanks Bob. Always a fountain of information! I need to practice my creek/river/pond skills.
Title: Re: Mod Podge/matte medium gels
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on December 08, 2014, 08:59:52 PM
Quote from: Randee on December 08, 2014, 10:06:46 AM
Does this stuff go bad if never opened? I have some jars from 3 years ago, that I don't think I ever opened. Should I replace or open and check for a bad smell or separation of the elements?


If it hasn't been opened, it won't go bad.


Stay cool and run steam.......... 8) 8)