*READ DESCRIPTION* Glaze Comparison (Sculpey Gloss Glaze, Triple Thick, and Varathane Polyurethane)
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
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This is a glaze comparison video made specifically for polymer clay! Also this video is VERY VERY old, so depending on your questions I may or may not be able to answer them! Thank you!
These are my own opinions and I'm not trying diss any product. I was not sponsored to do this video. I do not own the music!!!
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Hey everybody. While, I appreciate how much engagement this video has gotten over the years, I mean over 32k views?!?! Literally how??? However, since this video is *very* old, depending on your questions I may or may not be able to answer them! Thank you! :)
hi ... how long does it take for the polyurethane varnish to dry in every coat? also if you glazed your charm with polyurethane is it REALLY safe from dirt/dust/water droplets? .... hoping you could read my comment and reply to it :)
@@funmemostoshare I think it takes about 30 minutes for the glaze to dry but not 100% sure. I usually let it sit for a while and then come back to it and see if it looks dry or not. Also, theoretically yes whatever you are glazing could attract a little dust since dust floats in the air but I honestly haven't had much issues with that. If you wanted you could always cover your pieces with something to protect them from any dust or dirt floating in the air while they dry if you're concerned about that. Also, none of my creations that I've glazed with the polyurethane glaze have ever come in contact with water so that's all I got.
Great reviews. Thanks.
Here's my own opinion of Varathane, Triplethick Polyurethane:
As a wood working hobbyist {NOT a pro.} I've used several "poly's" and clear finishes on new. And my father was a boat builder, so I was applying "Varnish" at a very young age. So I have a fair understanding.
I judge my products with two simple mind sets, Easy of use & Value.
Over all I did not like this product, do not find it of Value or Easy to use.
My issues were/are as follows:
It is TOO thick to get it to FLOW smoothly. {$25.00 brush}
It "piles/builds-up" easily in corner/crevasses.
Did NOT flow out on it's own. {w/OUT brush strokes}.
Did NOT cover in 1 or 2 coats, a third was necessary. {New, Sealed, Stained wood}.
Rather costly, for the results.
Sanding WAS required between each coat. A LOT of sanding.
I would Not recommend this product.
I have used other Varathane products and was always satisfied, until now.
Thanks & Good Luck.
Totally agree. Just finished putting it on a door i have been working on for a week. Afraid i'm gonna be sanding it off. I couldn't get it to blend from brush stroke to brush stroke. With the regular poly, i was using foam applicators and it worked great. I should've just left it at that. Shite!
Thank you so much. I've been using sculpey glaze and it is way too expensive for what I get. I can get the Varathane for $10 at Home Depot. Great video.
I really love your channel, job well done!!! You have earned a big subscriber :)
+ClayClaim Thanks so much! :)
You are welcome!! When you have got the time, please let me know what you think of my channel :)
So, that special tool you were trying to come up with the name for, is called a "paint hook", and has a handy bottle opener at the other end, I'm sure you can find one in the paint department of your local Home Depot, which may also have the Varathane a bit cheaper. Thanks for the comparison, I'm looking for a good glaze to post process my stereolithography 3d-printed parts. I have tried it's own clear resin with limited success, I'll give the Varathane a try.
mytuberforyou Yes that is what I was referring to, lol. I eventually poured the contents into a glass jar so that it would be easier to access without having to open and close the tin can every time. I always found that the glaze was cheaper online because I only needed a small amount and the hardware stores only carried the gallon size for about $100. But it’s personal preference of course and how much glaze you actually need for your project. But I’m glad that this video helped you out! It’s pretty long and I’m sure boring but thanks for liking it! :)
Omg this video was made by 15 year old me. Why are people still watching it?😂😂
I would have never have been the wiser if you hadn't said 🤣😂
:) i just did :) toaster was adorable
Can you or do u have an updated? I've never sealed my clay before and im researching and found your video 😆 I guess I need to experiment myself but im such a cheap skate I want the best and not to waste money on something that won't last gr haha thanks tho
@@danir9736 I don't make things out of clay anymore so I can't do an updated video but I still use the Varathane Polyurethane glaze for sealing other things like paintings, and such but I truly think it's a good investment. You can even buy it at the hardware store for a good price. I haven't used the other glazes in quite a few years though.
Because glazes are confusing...
Great video. Next time try getting that last glaze from Sears. Its only 7 bucks and 5 bucks for shipping. WAY cheaper than any place i have seen online. :)
Wow thanks! I'll remember that!
Varathane's OK if you don't mind that it yellows over time. On wood this usually looks good, but it may not be desirable on art projects.
Can I coat jewelry items with Triple Thick? Is it safe for skin? Same questions but with polyurethane. Thank you in advance!
I honestly have not used Triple Thick in years but I think you would be able to coat jewelry pieces with it. I’m pretty sure it’s safe for skin I never had any problems with it. As for the Polyurethane it says it’s not recommended for metal. I’ve never tried it on metal but I guess it won’t adhere to metal jewelry. And it’s safe for skin as far as I know.
Do the glaze dries off solid? I have tried various brands like Sculpey & some other Japan brands but after drying, if I were to use my nails to "scratch" or "press" on it, there will be an mark on the glaze.
Will this happen to Varathane Glaze too? Or does it happens to all sort of glaze?
T. I have not had a problem with marks on my charms since I've been using the Varathane glaze. I have had a few problems with it using triple thick but you should be fine with the varathane glaze especially because it's made for floor finishes so it shouldn't scratch. Hope this helps! :)
I tried te triple thick on some salt dough and it left a cloudy film.
Can I use polyurethane on glitter glasses and stainless steel tumblers?
Nice video. Which one you think is better to make a realistic eyes on Clay?
I would say either the triple thick or the Varathane Polyurethane. The varathane would need a couple coats to make it really shiny whereas the triple thick would only need one coat since it is so thick.
Hello , Can you help me please , because I don't know if this can be used for mugs? Is it safe? Because my mug needs it and I'm thinking of buying one and it's my first time so I don't know what to do🥺
I don't know much about mug making or ceramics, but I'm going to go ahead and say that none of these glazes are probably food safe so I wouldn't use them on mugs.
Sculpey must just be pva cause thats exactly what happened when I tried pva on clay.
It's definitely not PVA. It's just a more watered down polyurethane. You can tell by the smell of it. I've used it for so long but am switching today. Varathanr it is. I've been thinking about it for a while and this video has def made me make the switch.
Sculpey products are expensive, it is right. I don't know why. Sould'nt be the case for crafters because we have so much products to buy $$$ already...
Cloudiness, levelling, thinning, bubbles?
+beingsshepherd The glazes can appear cloudy before drying. But once it dries it's clear. There's usually not a problem with bubbles, but with the Varathane Polyurethane just make sure to stir it up a bit to prevent it from getting bubbles. I'm not sure what you mean by leveling and thinning?
Thank you.
I was asking how one can thin them? E.g. filtered water, mineral spirits, acetates?
Plus, do these liquids level out (over surfaces) at all after application, or stay put?
beingsshepherd I understand what you mean now. I honestly don't think there is a way to thin any of them out. The sculpey and varathane are naturally pretty liquidy and thin. But the triple thick (like it's name) is thick. You could do some research to find out if there is a way to thin them, but you may not want to distort them from their natural state. And when the glazes dry they are pretty much permanently stuck on the surface. There's no way of changing the leveling of them. It's basically like nail polish once it's on and dried that's how it is. If there's a clump of glaze it stays a clump of glaze. Hope this answers your question!
Yes, thank you very much for your help :)
You're very welcome! :)
Can you use this to seal shrink plastic charms?
That's a good question. I've only used shrink plastic once in my life and I was just testing it out, so I'm not sure. As long as it's a water-based glaze I think it would be okay, but I'm not 100% sure.
I used triple thick on my resin and Clay pieces and was SO upset with the results :(
Yeah I learned after a while that triple thick doesn't really hold up that well. I've never tried it on my resin pieces but I have on my clay pieces.
what else do you reccomend i use?
Ashley DiGiacomo I don't usually glaze my resin pieces but I do dome them. Doming is basically putting an extra layer of resin on top on the resin piece. You can look up tutorials and it will show you how to do it. And as for glazing polymer clay, I still use the Varathane Polyurethane Glaze.
oh okay I put resin on one and loved it, and okay where can I buy that?
You can buy the varathane polyurethane on Amazon, or you could try your local hardware store, but at mine they only had the gallon sized container, so I ordered mine from Amazon. And make sure it's water based and not oil based.
how can you remove these if you mess up?
That's a good question. I would say that these glazes are probably permanent once dry. If you do mess up while the glaze is still wet you should be able to wipe it off of your creation (the triple thick could be a bit harder since it's so thick, but the other two are thinner formulas so that should be fairly easy) to the best of your ability. Or maybe you could try sanding it off with sandpaper, but with that, you could risk damaging your creation. I've never had a problem but just be careful and try not to mess up!😂