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You are here: Home / Tips / General Craft Tips / Speed Dry a Painted or Decoupage Project

Speed Dry a Painted or Decoupage Project

By Noreen 36 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

When I craft I have a hard time waiting for paint, glue or Mod Podge to dry.Β  So I figured out a way to speed dry my projects.

I have an old hair dryer that is too hot on one setting and too slow on the other setting for drying hair. But it’s perfect for drying my crafts quickly.

How to Speed Dry a Paint or Decoupage Craft Project - Crafty Journal

When I use the dryer on the high setting, I hold it about a foot away from my project and keep it moving over the whole area, and not letting it blow in one spot for long.

When the piece is mostly dry, I leave it alone for 15 or 20 minutes to finish drying before I add the next coat or continue with the next step.

This is a great tip for crafting with kids. They are usually impatient for their project to be done, and kids can help with the hair dryer if it’s used on a low setting and an adult is there to supervise.

Β© Noreen Doll

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  1. Carrie This Home says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    I love using Mod Podge–this is a great solution for impatient people like myself! I hope to see you back next week!

  2. Mary Beth says

    July 9, 2013 at 12:28 am

    Such a great tip for impatient crafters like me!

    Thanks for sharing. pinning!

  3. Deborah M Owen says

    July 9, 2013 at 12:59 am

    I have so done this!

  4. Raj says

    July 9, 2013 at 3:35 am

    Thanks for sharing this tip – it will definitely come in handy next time I do a modge podge craft with my impatient 5 year old!

    Raj

  5. Suzie says

    July 9, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Thanks for stopping by.

  6. D@TheShadyPorch says

    July 10, 2013 at 4:40 am

    You are not alone…I have to learn patience too! However, until then, thanks for the tip! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

  7. Lori says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:47 am

    Yup, you nailed me — an impatient crafter. I’m so glad to have both company and a great idea to speed a project along. Thanks for sharing.

  8. brooke says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:18 am

    What a great idea! It will come in handy next time I craft with my daughter!!
    Brooke

  9. Mrs. Lopez says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:39 am

    Great idea! Nice when you have more steps to complete!
    Mrs. Lopez

  10. Danielle says

    July 11, 2013 at 4:21 am

    Great tip – totally pinning this!!

    Danielle

  11. Diane says

    July 11, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Great idea, my grand daughter hates to wait πŸ™‚

  12. Amy Perdew says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    My goodness, I am impatient and pull out the hair dryer sometimes too. πŸ˜‰

  13. Sara says

    July 11, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    Great idea! I remember those hair dryers from hotels or for travels. They never worked right lol.

  14. Linda @ A La Carte says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Great idea and good way to use those old hairdryers. Thanks for sharing at TTf this week.

    Linda

  15. Mel says

    July 12, 2013 at 2:14 am

    Thats a great idea I will do this!

  16. Linda says

    July 12, 2013 at 4:45 am

    Thanks for sharing, Noreen. What? No milk bottle craft this week. πŸ™‚

  17. Emily says

    July 13, 2013 at 4:53 am

    clever!!! I’m featuring this in a Quick and Easy Ideas post today. http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/07/quick-and-easy-ideas.html Come on over and check it out… please tweet, share, post, or +1 the collage on the post to help spread the word of your feature :o) Also be sure to grab a featured button…. Emily @ nap-timecreations.com

  18. April says

    July 13, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your creative tip.
    Have a great weekend and hope to see you again soon!

    April

  19. Susan says

    July 14, 2013 at 1:09 am

    I’m so impatient waiting for projects to dry, too. Great solution. Thanks.

  20. BeColorful says

    July 15, 2013 at 4:06 am

    So resourceful. πŸ˜€ Thanks for sharing.
    p

  21. Shawna says

    July 15, 2013 at 4:27 am

    Great tip!! I am getting ready to try modge podge for the first time…heard so much about it.
    Shawna

  22. Shauna says

    July 15, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Such a great idea! So glad you shared it.

    Hope you have a wonderful rest of you week πŸ™‚

    Shauna

  23. Lanaya says

    July 15, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    You are so right … a perfect tip for crafting with the kiddos!

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    (ΒΈΒ€ Lanaya | xoxo

  24. Diana Rambles says

    July 19, 2013 at 2:07 am

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

  25. Camila says

    July 20, 2013 at 1:17 am

    Wow How clever, I wonder why I hadn’t thought about this before!!!! Using a Hair drier to speed dry is awesome!!!! I’m so gonna do it lol!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with me.

    XOXO
    Cami @ TitiCrafty

  26. Sugar Aunts says

    July 20, 2013 at 1:18 am

    We love any ideas that help make crafts easier with kids πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing with us.

  27. Kathy Penney says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:58 am

    This is a great tip! I only have a certain window of time to craft when my kiddos are napping so this would save valuable time waiting for crafts to dry. Thanks for sharing it.

  28. Leslie @ House on the Way says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:31 am

    Great Tip! Thanks so much for sharing at the Twirl & Take a Bow Party.
    Leslie

  29. Dee says

    August 6, 2014 at 3:17 am

    This is a great tip! I’ve done this before on regular paint projects because I’m impatient too! πŸ™‚

  30. Cynthia says

    August 8, 2014 at 12:04 am

    Just like everyone else here, I also have such a difficult time waiting for projects to dry. We have things to do! Great tip for solving my impatience. Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.

  31. Jennifer Johnson says

    August 8, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Such a great tip I hate waiting on this stuff to dry!

  32. Katerina says

    August 9, 2014 at 6:07 am

    This is such a great idea especially if you are impatient like I am! Again, thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned in our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!

  33. April @ illistyle says

    August 9, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Good advice! Thanks for linking up with The Caffeinated Crafters this week!

  34. Lou Lou Girls says

    August 11, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I needed this tip! Pinned. Hugs! Lou Lou Girls

  35. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    August 14, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    Great tip! I’ve often used this method of drying but, watch out for fumes, as certain products (glues, paints) can omit not good fumes when drying with heat. Always use a well ventilated area is my rule of thumb. I love Mod Podge too! Thanks for sharing at the party! Theresa

  36. Noreen says

    August 14, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    Thanks for adding your tip about the fumes. I’ve never had a problem, but I can see where it might be possible.

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