Good Evening My Paper Bead Friends!
So many have asked and I thought I had already posted my sealing process
but after checking, I realize I loaded the pics and nothing more...
I currently am using a dipping method for sealing my paper beads!
This is the box that I have 10 cup hooks screwed in to the top of the box
to hold my strands once I dip. As you can see at the end of my strands,
I have what I call "junk beads"! They are beads I roll out of junk paper
that I put at the end of the strands to catch the excess gloss.
I dip the beads and allow the excess to drip back into the can
to save as much as I can. Once I've dipped them, I allow them to dry
at least 12 hrs. but 24 hrs is better!
Once dry, I pull them off the hooks and pop them apart. They usually just
snap apart but occasionally they are left with a bit of residue
and when that happens, I will either sand them down or trim the excess
with a pair of small tipped scissors!
That is the process that currently works for me! What's working for you?
I'd love to hear about it! Until next time, Happy Beading!
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Dahling I hope your staying safe with chemicals. 😘
Always!
Thanks for sharing. That is cool.
Thanks for stopping by Vallee❤
So, one dip in polycryclic? Much easier than my current method of two or more dips in acrylic. Are these more water resistant? Thanks for sharing!
Yes, just one dip is all I use and works very well for me! I don’t know that it makes the beads more water resistant though…
I used to use Janice Mae’s Vibrance, but it never gave me that thick, glossy shine I was looking for, & I was dipping 3x!! Plus, it tends to yellow the beads over time. Now I use DecoArt Triple Thick. I dip once, then let dry a full 24 hours. I’ve finally got the look that I’ve wanted all along!! 🙂
I also used Triple Thick for several years but then found it was drying my beads with a crackling effect on them….looked terrible. I though maybe my jar was old so I went out and bought a brand new jar from two different stores…Had the same thing happen! Not sure why…Now I use the polycrylic gloss and am very happy with it!
Looks like I may have trouble later on–I’ll have to try the polycrylic!
Just keep an eye out for it!
I just bought the polycrylic and will try your process. Just one dip will do it right. Will let you know how it turns out. You’ve been so helpful. Thanks.
Great! I’m glad you got it! It lasts a long time! Let me know what you think!