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A: Diamond Glaze™ (DG) is available in 3 sizes:
- 2 oz. with long applicator tip.
- 10 oz. with short applicator tip.
- 18 oz. refill.
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Q: How do you use Diamond Glaze™?
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A: Diamond Glaze™ is great for application of glitter, beads, charms and other trinkets.
Also, a thin layer of Diamond Glaze ™ is a perfect way to create a glossy layer that enhances and protects your work. It is best when used on thicker paper or stock. |
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A: Diamond Glaze™ is water soluble when wet and washes easily with soap and water. When dry it makes a permanent adhesive, difficult to remove. We recommend covering any work surface when using.
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Q: Is Diamond Glaze™ acid free?
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A: Yes.
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Q: Can you mix Diamond Glaze™ with other media?
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A: Yes, it mixes well with dye-based inks, watercolor, pearlescent pigments, and pastel chalks.
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Q: How long does it take to dry?
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A: It depends on the thickness of application. If you apply a thin layer, Diamond Glaze can dry in munutes. A layer that is 1mm thick can take up to 2 to 3 hours to dry depending on the humidity.
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Q: How do you get Diamond Glaze™ out of your clothes?
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A: That's a tough one. While the glaze is wet, you can wash with soap and water. When it dries, you have a permanent embellishment to your outfit. We are looking for a solvent for cleaning dried Diamond Glaze™, but at this time we recommend soaking in water before it dries.
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| Q: Does Diamond Glaze™ work well on fabrics or with heat? Does Diamond Glaze™ work well on fabrics or with heat? |
A: Because Diamond Glaze is water soluble, it does not work as well with fabrics. Diamond Glaze makes thin and delicate fabrics look wet. It is a great adhesive and will hold the fabric in place, but unless you can camouflage the area, a different adhesive may be better.
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| Q: Does Diamond Glaze™ yellow over time? |
A: When applied in a thick layer or exposed to prolonged sunlight, it may yellow.
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| Q: Once dry is Diamond Glaze™ scratch resistant? |
A: Diamond Glaze™ is permanent & dries hard, but is not completely scratch resistant.
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Q: Is Diamond Glaze™ waterproof?
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A: It was designed to be used for cardmaking, and can be very useful in other projects. However, it is water soluable not waterproof.
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Q: What do you do about bubbles?
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A: There are a variety of reasons why bubbles can occur:
- Do not shake the bottle. If the bottle has been shaken, bubbles that are generated get trapped. If it sits for a long time, they eventually dissipate.
- When applying Diamond Glaze (DG) directly out of the applicator tip, first squeeze a small amount onto a piece of scratch paper. The first amount of DG out of the applicator will have air trapped in the tube that can create a series of bubbles. Move over to the project you're working on without letting air back into the tip and continue to apply the DG.
- If applying DG with a paintbrush, it's best to move your brush slowly and in a linear direction. If you move too quickly or in a circular motion, this can generate bubbles. Also, be sure the brush is free of excess water as that will mix inconsistently with the DG thus creating bubbles.
- When you have a series of bubbles you can take a dry paint brush and pop the bubbles.
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| Q: How does one avoid the ink bleeding when using Diamond Glaze? How does one avoid the ink bleeding when using Diamond Glaze? |
A: Diamond Glaze is water-soluble. Colored pencils, as well as permanent and alcohol inks should work nicely. Basically anything that is not water-soluable.
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