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Post by lindamh on Jul 9, 2023 16:52:49 GMT
I was putting a fourth layer on one of TE's quads using some old (very) Bo Bunny glitter paste. It was a disaster! Apparently, way too old! I checked my others and they all need to be thrown out.
Now, all I have left is 2 from TE, iridescent and gold. I LOVE the way they work, but I'm not thrilled with the few other colors it comes in.
Can anyone recommend a glitter paste that works smoothly and easily with stencils and comes in a choice of colors? I'm looking for a pink, blue, and purple to start with. Thanks!
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 9, 2023 19:08:52 GMT
My favorite is Nuvo Glimmer Paste - Moonstone. The Nuvo product changes colors depending on what color is underneath it (cardstock or ink). I wish I could buy this stuff by the quart! I have never had it dry out.
My only other glitter paste experiences are GinaK which was OK. And Brutus Monroe glitter gel and that seemed to take a long time to dry.
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Post by pinklady on Jul 9, 2023 21:39:18 GMT
I was putting a fourth layer on one of TE's quads using some old (very) Bo Bunny glitter paste. It was a disaster! Apparently, way too old! I checked my others and they all need to be thrown out.
Now, all I have left is 2 from TE, iridescent and gold. I LOVE the way they work, but I'm not thrilled with the few other colors it comes in.
Can anyone recommend a glitter paste that works smoothly and easily with stencils and comes in a choice of colors? I'm looking for a pink, blue, and purple to start with. Thanks!
You can try to revive the dried out ones with a little warm water. I’ve read that works but I have not tried it myself. |
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Post by azcrafty on Jul 9, 2023 23:26:11 GMT
I was putting a fourth layer on one of TE's quads using some old (very) Bo Bunny glitter paste. It was a disaster! Apparently, way too old! I checked my others and they all need to be thrown out.
Now, all I have left is 2 from TE, iridescent and gold. I LOVE the way they work, but I'm not thrilled with the few other colors it comes in.
Can anyone recommend a glitter paste that works smoothly and easily with stencils and comes in a choice of colors? I'm looking for a pink, blue, and purple to start with. Thanks!
If you are using the stencils can you just use a color you want first, let it dry and than use the iridescent glitter paste on top? |
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Post by lindamh on Jul 10, 2023 22:57:56 GMT
Thanks for the suggestions, folks. I have used the iridescent glitter paste on top of inked layers and it works just fine. I was just looking for something that had a bit more glitter to it. Not sure what I'm going to do at this point, but I'm sure I'll survive!  |
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Post by amyl on Jul 11, 2023 23:24:05 GMT
Vicki Boutin and Picket Fence are my faves and seem to last longer. I give a single spritz of distilled water before re-closing lid after each use.
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Post by azcrafty on Jul 12, 2023 3:31:22 GMT
Vicki Boutin and Picket Fence are my faves and seem to last longer. I give a single spritz of distilled water before re-closing lid after each use. Thats a great trick. TFS |
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 12, 2023 3:52:16 GMT
I'm a mixed media minimalist & only own Vicki Boutin CreativeFX glazes in iridescent & silver. I often mix the iridescent with Vicki Boutin Art Crayons, acrylic paints, etc. to create my desired color. Perhaps mixing your own colors is also an option with the Taylored Expressions iridescent glaze. Otherwise, Brutus Monroe glitter glazes (note chunky glitter is also available) are frequently mentioned. HTH. |
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Post by lindas on Jul 12, 2023 4:29:33 GMT
After throwing away 3 barely used jars of glitter paste I decided to stop wasting money and make my own. I use Liquitex gloss in either heavy or medium and I’ll add acrylic paint, reinkers or mica powder to it to get the color stencil paste I want or add glitter if I want glitter paste. I can mix just want I need for a project and don’t have to have a bunch of jars taking up space and drying out.
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Post by lindamh on Jul 13, 2023 0:07:58 GMT
Thanks again for all the suggestions. I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do, but you've certainly given my some things to look into.
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Post by buttercup on Jul 15, 2023 21:07:25 GMT
My favorite is Nuvo Glimmer Paste - Moonstone. The Nuvo product changes colors depending on what color is underneath it (cardstock or ink). I wish I could buy this stuff by the quart! I have never had it dry out. My only other glitter paste experiences are GinaK which was OK. And Brutus Monroe glitter gel and that seemed to take a long time to dry. I’m another who loves Nuvo’s Moonstone. I saw this card (https://www.allthesparkle.com/ssslove/) by Jessica Frost-Ballas, and immediately went and bought my first jar of Moonstone paste, plus the SSS stencil, too. Also, I don’t know if it makes a difference, but I keep my open jar in a small ziplock bag between uses and haven’t had one dry out on me yet. |
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