Q. Why add Medium and not just water?
A. The Medium I supply adds transparency and allows the paint to
retain its' adhesion qualities without diluting the colour. I
would not recommend water alone for applying to vinyl.
Q. How long does the paint take to dry?
A. The paint dries very quickly and is completely dry within 24
hrs. But curing of the paint is essential and will take 2 weeks to
cure completely.
Q. Can I use heat to dry the paint faster?
A. Yes. I use my heat gun for areas where I want to speed up the
process but you could also use a hairdryer if you don't have a heat
gun.
Q. When can I root my baby's hair?
A. I normally leave for week after varnishing, then start the
rooting process.
Q. What if my baby looks shiny after applying the sealer?
A. You can thin the sealer down more by adding a tad more water.
However, once the painting is complete and Matt Varnish is applied
the shine will go completely.
Q. Can I still use Genesis Matt Varnish?
A. Yes, you can. Use just as you would when using Genesis Heat
Set Paints.
Q. Can I still use Genesis 3D (Thick) Medium for my eyebrows
etc.?
A. Yes you can, before varnishing. I usually use a heat gun for this as I
never put vinyl in the oven, but only as a matter of preference.
Q. Can I intermix the Air Dry Paints?
A. Yes just mix the colours together to make the colour of your
choice. It's good to experiment!
Q. When I use other Matt Varnishes they dry with a sheen? Is yours
any different?
A. I started playing with Air Dry Paints and varnishes months ago
and after making many errors and using different products (all non
toxic) . I am now happy with these results and believe these
particular paints and varnishes to be a terrific
alternative to Heat Set Paints.
Q. Can I remove the paint after it has "cured"?
A. Yes, you can remove Air Dry Paints the same way as with Heat
Set Paints, that is with
Acetone. This will remove all traces of paint leaving you with a
completely reusable kit.
Shake the bottle
well before use. I use a tiny amount of Matt varnish in my palette and with a
brush apply a couple of brush strokes to a large pouncing sponge,
dab the pouncing sponge on to a piece of kitchen towel to
remove any excess, then pounce over a small area - repeating until
the varnish is just a very thin covering (you can also use a
cosmetic sponge to go over the area). Everything has to be applied
in very thin layers. A second coat may be added if required. 24 hrs.
is required between coats.
Time and patience gives the best results.
Linda...x
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