FAQ

Q. What is the difference between glaze and resin?

A. Glazes are water based and dry using air. They are usually non-toxic and are normally not self-leveling. The drying times vary a little, but most glazes dry in about 15 minutes if applied in a single layer. Water based glazes are not waterproof, nor are they water resistant. You get it wet and you will most likely ruin the appearance or finish.

Resin comes in different formulas, but they all cure chemically and are self-leveling. Some react to UV light, and others react to a hardener. Luxe resin will cure chemically in about 24 hours to touch and 48 hours to full hardness. Luxe resin is low odor, non-toxic and safe to use, It has a UV additive that helps protect from yellowing over time. It’s a versatile product to work with, whether you’re coating or filling your pieces. Resin is waterproof, sandable, drillable, etc. Shop now...

Q. What is the difference between Glamour Glaze and Glamour Seal?

A. Glamour Glaze is water based, and is a top coat and an adhesive that dries clear. It's used to glue paper to glass, to glue the decorated glass into the setting (such as a pendant tray), and is also used to coat paper on Scrabble tiles and bottle caps. Glamour Glaze can be used with scrapbook papers and laser prints.

Glamour Seal is not water based, and is not a top coat. It's used to glue paper to glass, to glue the decorated glass into the setting (such as a pendant tray), and to seal and protect paper from resin when working with epoxy resin. Glamour Seal can be used with inkjet prints, as well as scrapbook papers and laser prints. Glamour Seal will also not turn your pendant trays and photos blue or green. Shop now...

Q. I have heard that resin is tricky to work with, but I want a waterproof finish. Can you help?

A. Yes! Working with resin doesn’t have to be difficult or scary. I have prepared a professional easy-to-follow tutorial to help you get on your way to one of the most enjoyable and safe-to-use products in the crafting market. Shop now...

Q. I have heard that resin is toxic and really smelly, but you say your Luxe Resin resin is safe to use and is low odor. Is it still a good product?

A. Luxe Resin is absolutely safe to work with and is low odor. It’s still as durable as other resins and cures to a super hard non-yellowing finish. You won’t be disappointed. Shop now...

Q. Is there something I can use on my inkjet prints that won't make them smear?

A. Absolutely! Use Glamour Seal to glue your inkjet prints to glass, and to seal your inkjet prints before applying resin. Shop now...

Q. Help! What is making my pendant trays and papers turn blue?

A. Chances are, it's the liquid glaze or glue you're using that's causing your images and pendant trays to turn blue or green. This is caused by water based adhesives when they come into contact with the vintage plated pendant trays, regardless of the kind of print and paper you're using. Glamour Seal is not water based, and Glamour Stickies is a dry adhesive, and these tw products will not cause pendant trays and papers to turn blue or green. Shop now...

Q. What is the best paper to use if I'm printing from an inkjet printer?

A. The best paper to use with your inkjet printer is Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper (matte) 51 lb, which can be used with all inkjet printers. Shop now...

Q. What is the best paper to use if I'm printing from a color laser printer?

A. The best paper to use with your color laser printer is either cover weight or card stock. It's important that the paper be smooth with a matte finish. Shop now...

Q. What papers should I avoid using?

A. Avoid all prints from photo lab centers. The papers they use are inconsistent from location to location, and from year to year. Additionally, the emulsion used on many of these prints is not compatible with this process and the images will blur regardless of the adhesive you use. When making glass pendants, avoid any paper with texture, such as glitter and embossing, and avoid glossy papers. Shop now...

For troubleshooting information, please refer to the specific tutorial that pertains to your project.

If you find you have any questions not answered here, please feel free to contact us and we will help you.