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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2019 1:42:10 GMT
Is that the clear "glue" that leaves a raised area on the item? Like an epoxy sticker.
I haven't used it in forever and want to make sure I am picking up the right stuff
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Post by sunny1016 on Nov 27, 2019 1:54:18 GMT
Yup!
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Post by babylou on Nov 27, 2019 2:51:13 GMT
Yes. There is also Diamond Glaze. Same idea, different brand.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2019 3:19:04 GMT
babylou is one better than the other?
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Post by babylou on Nov 27, 2019 16:46:33 GMT
Honestly, I have had limited experience with the diamond glaze. Maybe someone else knows more. I only mentioned it because sometimes it's easier to find at the big stores. I also seem to recall people not having as much issue with it getting plugged up. But, I could be making that up! Lol!
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Post by infochick on Nov 27, 2019 20:28:24 GMT
I default to Glossy Accents because that is what I can regularly find here in Canada. I do find that the bottle can plug up, but making sure to tap the bottle down before storing so there isn't excess in the nozzle, and storing it with a pin in the nozzle both help to keep it behaving well.
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 29, 2019 0:03:44 GMT
I also seem to recall people not having as much issue with it getting plugged up. I did have that issue and couldn't get it unplugged. I think the problem was I didn't use it often. papersilly wasn't there an alternative that you use?
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Post by papersilly on Nov 29, 2019 0:46:02 GMT
babylou is one better than the other? I accidentally stumbled upon an awesome hack---- I was using some clear Gorilla Glue and a drop spoiled on my table. I didn't notice it until it had dried hard. Then I noticed it was exactly like Glossy accents! I started using it to create an epoxy glaze on small items and I much prefer it to Glossy Accents now. It's cheaper (always use a coupon at Michael's) , it dries clear, there is more of it, the nozzle never clogs, and it's easy to move spread our guide with a piercer or toothpick. It produces a great epoxy bubble finish. I will never go back to Glossy Accents. My nozzle always clogged, it would get too thick to work with, and it wasn't cheap (even worth a coupon).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2019 2:50:03 GMT
babylou is one better than the other? I accidentally stumbled upon an awesome hack---- I was using some clear Gorilla Glue and a drop spoiled on my table. I didn't notice it until it had dried hard. Then I noticed it was exactly like Glossy accents! I started using it to create an epoxy glaze on small items and I much prefer it to Glossy Accents now. It's cheaper (always use a coupon at Michael's) , it dries clear, there is more of it, the nozzle never clogs, and it's easy to move spread our guide with a piercer or toothpick. It produces a great epoxy bubble finish. I will never go back to Glossy Accents. My nozzle always clogged, it would get too thick to work with, and it wasn't cheap (even worth a coupon). Like other gorilla glues, does it have a strong smell?
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Post by amyl on Dec 1, 2019 11:31:56 GMT
I prefer the Nuvo brand and have not had clogging issues (yet)!
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Post by papersilly on Dec 2, 2019 17:25:35 GMT
I accidentally stumbled upon an awesome hack---- I was using some clear Gorilla Glue and a drop spoiled on my table. I didn't notice it until it had dried hard. Then I noticed it was exactly like Glossy accents! I started using it to create an epoxy glaze on small items and I much prefer it to Glossy Accents now. It's cheaper (always use a coupon at Michael's) , it dries clear, there is more of it, the nozzle never clogs, and it's easy to move spread our guide with a piercer or toothpick. It produces a great epoxy bubble finish. I will never go back to Glossy Accents. My nozzle always clogged, it would get too thick to work with, and it wasn't cheap (even worth a coupon). Like other gorilla glues, does it have a strong smell? the clear one does not have a strong smell to me because i use so little of it at a time (like the glossy accents). even if i flood an area to make an epoxy, the smell is not that noticeable to me.
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Post by Leone on Dec 2, 2019 19:03:34 GMT
Interesting that Glossy Accents is suppose to leave a raised service. I’ve used it for years on flat applications. It’s one of my favorites.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2019 8:54:18 GMT
I use Diamond Glaze and Glossy accents. I also use Liquitex Pouring Medium. If you have Tim Holtz Micro Glaze it is the exact same thing as Judikins Diamond Glaze. Judikins approached him to market it under the Distress line. Judikins Diamond Glaze is thinner so you can add mediums to it like ink, mica powders, etc... Ranger's Glossy Accents is thicker so you can use it as an adhesive. I like to create doll house miniatures and I prefer Judikins Diamond Glaze because it is thinner so I can create raindrops, dewdrops and tiny details. I use Glossy Accents for paper crafting because it is thicker and goes over larger areas. Judikins doesn't yellow as quickly as Glossy Accents. I suspect that is due to less resin. I recently learned about Liquitex Pouring Medium as an Dimensional Adhesive. I really love it. I made some embellishments the other day and it looks like glass. It is so beautiful. It does not yellow. Here's the video- www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTKr-fPjENYI know pouring medium is super expensive now but if you have some in your stash it is worth a try. To prevent clogs- After you are done using your dimensional adhesives tap the bottle down on the table. Then squeeze so you will get the air out of the bottle. I learned this trick four years ago and never had a clog since then.
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