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spraying polymer clay

barbaraparmelee

9 years ago

I love to make things for my fairy gardens from polymer clay. Can I spray them after their baked to make them shiny?

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steiconi
9 years ago
Test any spray you might want to try; some will degrade the clay and make it sticky. forever.

Some folk use Future floor polish as a glaze on polymer clay. I've gone so far as to buy some, but haven't used it yet.
floridatorrey
9 years ago
I know this is a long time from the first posting, but... be very careful about what you use. MOST spray-type finishes will over time chemically interact with the clay and leave you with a mess. Use WATER-based polyurethane for your surface protector, and it will withstand weather and sun. It's the same stuff they put on wood floors. Just be SURE it's WATER-based. The only SPRAY protector that I know is safe for polymer clay is PYM2. Amazing stuff, works great if you specifically want spray.
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