I used mod podge and added some fabric stiffener to thin it down but not to the point that it was runny. I was working on another project that didn't work out so thought I'd try it for the flowers. I don't know if water will work and straight mod podge is too thick. Brushed it on the wax and stuck on the flowers, waited a bit and brushed on top of the flowers and let it dry. I did notice that the centers were starting to raise so I put a pin pricks in it and used my finger to work out the glue and air. This takes more time than the way Donita does it but than Donita is fast.:rolleyes2 Janet