Water-based decoupage glue that dries water-resistant

[Kate Bolin]

See, I want to do decoupage comic shoes, kind of like this:
http://settostunning.com/2012/05/04/may-the-4th-be-with-you-and-with-shoes/

All the tutorials seem to be US-based and mention Mod Podge Outdoors, which is water-based, runs less than regular plain white glue, and dries water-resistant.

But there's gotta be something I can get here that does the same sort of thing without me spending ridiculous amounts on ebay for tiny bottles.

Any ideas?

(Also, if you come into the space one day and find a bunch of printed pages in the freezer, it's because of this:
http://piddix.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/how-to-prevent-smudges-and-bleeding.html)

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[Jake Howe]

PVA is basically the same stuff.

Its water based, and dries waterproof. Essentially PVA dries to a solid plastic.

I have found different consistencies for PVA glue at various places. I found the 'Interior/Exterior Wood Glue' from wickes to be the best.

Jake

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[Pat McDonald]

Alternative approach - use PVA or similar glue (it's not THAT waterproof).

Just use gloss or matt varnish on the shoes afterwards? That gets the waterproof barrier.

All kinds of issues with shoes as far as scratch, water, heat and humidity damage go - this is why leather is still a very popular choice of material.

[prison liz]

I think you can actually get Mod Podge at Hobbycraft? Last time I was there I think they had a couple of different kinds, although maybe not Outdoors.

I started doing a pair of those! Except I used really cheap shoes in case it didn't work, and then I was like, if I ever finish these I won't actually be able to wear them because they're really not that comfortable, so they went in a drawer. /funstory 

On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:51:42 AM UTC+1, Kate Bolin wrote:

[Matthew Gates]

Mod Podge is crazy expensive for what it is though. From playing with
it, I got the impression that it's basically PVA with a worse smell,
but I'm told by it's proponents that it's better for some reason.
Regular Mod Podge seems to leave a slightly more rubbery feel than
PVA. Not played with the outdoors one, but I thing Pat might be onto
something.

I wonder if you mix PVA and something which is more water resistant to
make what you want.

[Adam Froggatt]

I've got some silicon glue somewhere you're welcome to have a test with. It's like PVA but dries clear, and being silicon is rubbery enough to be water resistant.

[Lionel]

If you have not resolved this yet, may I suggest
http://www.shop4glue.com/clear-n-tuff-clear-flexible-cyanoacrylate-glue-cyano-adhesive-rubber-toughened-flexy-superglue-ca-133-p.asp or call the company for their recommendation.
They are a UK company manufacturing in UK.
My only connection is as a satisfied customer.