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  • Comparison between PVA, Mod Podge and Matte Medium Which Glue is the Best for CollageMod Podge, PVA, or Matte Medium? Here’s How to Choose
    In Techniques
  • Art paperclip created using handmade paper and hand drawn images by Nadine MiltonTired of Boring Paperclips? Make These Instead!
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  • How to make a perfect laser image transferThe Ultimate Guide to Perfect Image Transfers
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  • Comparison between PVA, Mod Podge and Matte Medium Which Glue is the Best for Collage
    Techniques

    Mod Podge, PVA, or Matte Medium? Here’s How to Choose

    October 3, 2026 /

    Mod Podge, PVA, and matte medium all get used interchangeably in craft tutorials — but they’re not the same, and the price differences aren’t random. In this post, I’m breaking down what actually separates these three adhesives, and when to reach for each one. We will cover the pros and cons of each adhesive based on how I use them, on canvas, in my art journal, and on paper. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. White Glue and PVA Glue White glue, or PVA glue, is a well-known glue that can be…

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    Nadine Milton

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    April 2, 2023
    Choosing the Best Watercolor Marker

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  • Choosing the best collage glue for your art practice
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    Looking for the Best Collage Glue? START HERE!

    July 25, 2025 /

    Are you looking for the best collage glue for your art but aren’t sure where to start? There’s a lot of different glues and they all have different uses. Join me as I demystify the variety of glues and learn how to get the best results with each of them in your collage and creative projects! Make sure to stay to the end of the article where I share my favorite glue recipe and show you how to make it! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. The Glue Stick Most of us…

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    How to Choose an Art Journal You’ll Love

    February 27, 2026
    Which Pen To Choose? The Search for the Best Permanent Pen

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    October 29, 2021
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Nadine Milton

Visual Storyteller & Mixed Media Artist

Welcome to Hop-A-Long Studio! I would love for you to join me in the journey of self-care through artistic expression.

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Recent Posts

  • Comparison between PVA, Mod Podge and Matte Medium Which Glue is the Best for CollageMod Podge, PVA, or Matte Medium? Here’s How to Choose
    In Techniques
  • Art paperclip created using handmade paper and hand drawn images by Nadine MiltonTired of Boring Paperclips? Make These Instead!
    In Projects, Techniques
  • How to make a perfect laser image transferThe Ultimate Guide to Perfect Image Transfers
    In Projects, Techniques
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