Usually it's best to keep the tip of the bottle slightly ABOVE your surface (as opposed to sliding the tip directly on the surface) - this helps you keep a smooth, even application. If by chance you get air bubbles (very likely your first time) you can move them off your surface with the tip of the glaze bottle by gently pushing it off the edge or area you are working on - or use a hatpin or needle to pop or move the bubble.
Just make sure that you allow it to dry in between coats. If you'd like a really thick raised surface, simply do multiple layers. If you're after a shiny, glossy, slightly thick surface (a higher gloss than a simple varnish would give you).one coat is usually good. When it first comes out it will give the appearance of a violet opal color - but as it dries it shrinks a bit and turns clear. Remember when applying to not shake the bottle (keep it steady and not bouncing up and down to avoid air bubbles). Tip.Diamond Glaze can be used right from it's 's an adhesive for beads, glass, plastic, paper.but is also a Finish. I've invested in these a little bit at a time (if you shop at Jo-Ann's, Hobby Lobby, Michaels or AC Moores use their 40% off coupons) and purchase the 3 packs of Ranger Inks (usually in the rubber stamping section).and your blending items will be located in the Craft Paint section and some will be found in the Fine Arts Section. I'm having such a fun time experimenting with these inks.
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I've used a variety of things to apply the om the inexpensive Q-tips and make-up foam wedges, and brushes - to professional ink pens, bottle sprayers, and removeable ink pads and dabbers. Both inks can be diluted (so that the vibrant tones are lightened or can be mixed with other colors) with Alcohol Blending Solution - which I LOVE. Pinata and Ranger Inks can be used on any surface.(Pinata I've used to paint on Porcelain beads) they are indelible in water and permanent (they are also acid-free making them a favorite for scrapbooking too). Lumiere I've used straight and heavily thinned down on my Watercolors - and I've also used them on my Brass metal blanks. The Lumiere can be used on virtually any surface and applied with brush, air brush, stamp or sponge.
Now the tiny small bottles (back left) are 3 of my favorites.Lumiere Acrylic, Pinata & Ranger Adirondack (permanent inks). I use a variety of bags, refurbished every day items (like my paint brush holder on the lower was an old plastic big drink holder that I covered with art material), cosmetic cases, wooden planters, clay pots, plastic bins and yes - the ever wonderful Ziploc bags! This basically has my supplies for Drawing/Sketching, Watercolors, Acrylics (craft & art), Pastels, Embossing, Inks and lots more. So - here's some of my Craft Closet Secrets.the below picture is of my Fine Arts closet in the Laundry Room (it has a huge utility sink which comes in handy). Storage wise - I have a couple different areas where I store my "things".a Linen Closet in my Bedroom has Scrapbooking, Rubber Stamping and Needleart supplies and a Hall closet downstairs houses a lot of jewelry supplies.but this week my focus has been on what I have designated as my "Fine Arts" craft closet. I've been known as the "Jackie" of all trades because I've professionally taught & demonstrated a variety of arts and crafts for a number of years - and the simple fact that I don't think there's a technique I haven't tried LOL.
Well - I'm in the process of working on a few new projects (I'll reveal that in a week or so.) but wanted to share and hopefully shed light on the mystery of paints, inks and mediums. So.you're wondering what the Craft Closet Secrets are? Things have been a tad busy and I'm ready for a mini-vacation :) It's been a busy 5 days since I last posted!īetween checking in orders, shipping out orders, decorating for fall (finally.) and my daughter's homecoming (pictured - the bracelet she wore - Sterling Silver, Ametrine gemstones & Swarovski Crystals).