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  • August 16, 2012 at 3:47 pm #505656
    Jennifer
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      Since I am new to PYOs, I did a lot of research on top coat/sealers, but I was wondering what everyone uses. I used Varathane on my foo puppy which looked very nice, but not quite shiny enough for my liking. What do you recommend?

      What I have used in the past
      Gloss:

      • Varathane water-based sealer in Gloss (often used on polymer clay)
      • DecoArt Triple Thick Gloss Glaze

      Matte:

      • Krylon Matte Finish artist spray

      Satin:

      • Varathane water-based sealer in Satin
      • Sculpey brand Satin Glaze (for polymer clays)

      Thank you for helping out a total newbie:)

      August 16, 2012 at 4:19 pm #884929
      Misty
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        I use either liquitex or golden’s gloss varnish. I tried a bunch of spray gloss coats on various pieces and have found I prefer the good old paint it on variety the best =)

        August 16, 2012 at 4:25 pm #884931
        Kiya

          I have three or four types of Krylon and I like it fine. 🙂 Their gloss is pretty glossy.

          August 17, 2012 at 4:42 am #884967
          Amy

            Yeah, I use Krylon. And if I find it’s not shiny enough I just spray on a little more and it gets shinier.

            August 17, 2012 at 12:36 pm #884973
            dragonmedley
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              I usually use the Folkart waterbase varnish with a satin finish. If I want a really glossy finish, I use Liquitex gloss medium & varnish.

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              August 17, 2012 at 2:19 pm #884976
              Jennifer
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                Thank you all! You have been exceedingly helpful. Decided to stick with the paint on type for now. Last night out of curiousity, I decided to try out my DecoArt Triple Thick on my foo pup and OMG perfect shininess! I’ll retake the pictures this weekend and post a couple here so you all can see.

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