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Enhancing Crafts: Discover the Versatility of Judikins GT026 Micro Glaze, 1 Ounce Review

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Description of Enhancing Crafts: Discover the Versatility of Judikins GT026 Micro Glaze, 1 Ounce

Micro glaze is an all-purpose paper protective cream wax coating for paper and art. Apply this glaze sparingly over artwork for a smudge resistant and waterproof finish. Repels water from inkjet photos watercolors and stamped cards. Can be buffed to a gloss and acid free. Available in 1 fluid-ounce jar of micro glaze.

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I use this over laser printed paper labels for skin care products that I make and sell to try and make labels waterproof. At first I tried applying with a stiff brush but it was too thick. I found the best way is to use the tip of your finger. That was the only way it could be applied evenly. It's very quick and easy to use. This will smudge the top surface a bit, leaving a waxy layer. Applying it too thickly can prevent the text underneath from being clearly seen, so apply it very lightly. It…

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  • Crafts and sewing
Cons
  • So far so good

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Micro Glaze saved my sanity!

Did you know that inkjet images blur when Mod Podge is applied to them? Well I'm sure YOU did. but I didn't! ;) I started making switch covers with MP. I didn't notice any bleeding initially since I was using busy patterns. But then I started printing an object or two on white paper. BUT! It was terrible! I felt a bit stupid because I just didn't know this was going to happen! First I tried to "seal" the printout with acrylic spray. I didn't work no matter how many shifts. I've done countless…

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  • Glaze
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  • Obsolete

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for sealing fountain pen ink

It is basically wax partially dissolved in a volatile solvent. Apply a little to your fingertip, dab onto the dried ink, then finger buff until it's as fine and even as possible. It penetrates both ink and paper, and when the solvent evaporates, the wax polymerizes again, binding the ink and waterproofing the entire surface. As far as I can tell it becomes rock hard after curing. The downside is that you can't put anything water-based over it (like other inks or watercolors), although I'd bet…

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  • Kraft
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  • not reliable