Help with these finishing sprays? - Page 3

**BobRo** · #21 02-21-2013, 10:34 AM

I use a cheap womens hair laquer spray for sealing my models before assembling them .I give both sides of the card a light spray after the ink is dry . It is alcohol based so it does not cause the ink to run. I used to use an artist water colour fixative spray to seal them which was expensive to buy.It seems to enhance the colour. When completed I give the model a coat of matt varnish with a brush. Try it on a piece of scrap card first till you have got the technique . A couple of light coats is better than one heavy one.

**whulsey** · #22 02-22-2013, 10:42 AM

The cheapo laquer hair spray is a good trick. That's what we used to do in art school for pencil and charcoal drawings went we couldn't afford the artist fixative. Can't say as I really seen any differents and have some drawing sealed with it from 30+ years ago and they're still in good shape with no yellowing.

**eTraxx** · #23 03-06-2013, 01:10 PM

I use "Clear Aerosol Lacquer" by Minwax. It's a Clear Satin and I've had excellent results using it.

**Texman** · #24 03-06-2013, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vermin_King

For those folks with the frosting/ghosting problem, how long does it take to show up? I've been doing this for a year and a half without issue. Is it still coming down the pike?

It probably will not. The frosting occurs when the clear is sprayed in an
improper temp and humidity. Most usually with high humidity.

**Vermin_King** · #25 03-06-2013, 03:51 PM

Thanks. 'whew!' wasn't a long enough post ...

**airdave** · #26 03-06-2013, 07:13 PM

I use the preserve spray a lot...its beautiful for invisibly coating
and protecting the print. But it offers no change to the finish.

The Matte spray has been a torment for me.
I agree it has to be shook and shook and shook.
But I think the bigger problem is with the spray nozzle.
Maybe this paint clogs worse than others but once you lose the even
fan spray, you end up with spitting, spotty and uneven application.

now I am soaking any nozzle in Lighter fluid just before I use a spray.

**seacat** · #27 07-14-2013, 12:26 PM

PYMII from either Precision Blue or clayalley. the precision blue has a video showing the product.

Karen

**Erik J** · #28 09-26-2013, 10:52 AM

When you spray the sheets before cutting out and assembly, the clear spray has made the paper surface waterproof... including glue rings and tabs. Elmer's Glue and other water-based products, therefore, won't bond very well. Would I have to sand the glue surfaces down to bare paper? That could be a messy chore. Is this a valid concern?

**whulsey** · #29 09-26-2013, 11:22 AM

The matte finish unless it is build up very slow will frost. Testors Dullcoate works better. I believe that Krylon are dropping Preserve It!, which I have used a lot. I think it is being replaced with something similar that's just labeled as UV resistant.

**enigma** · #30 09-26-2013, 12:14 PM

well im income limited. if i could afford the krylon i would buy it. however imho
i have used modpodge matte sealer and another one. 5$

Patricia Nimcock Sealer, 6 oz, Matte: Crafts : Walmart.com

Mod Podge Clear Matte Acrylic Sealer, 12 oz: Crafts : Walmart.com

and then the krylon 10$

Krylon Preserve-It Digital Photo & Paper Protectant Aerosol Spray, Matte, 11 oz: Crafts : Walmart.com

its half the price of the krylon stuff and i have found it works great.
like the above posts. i use before i cut.. it stops my ink from smearing, and if i get glue where it should not be i can wipe it clean with a paper towel if i do not let it set... for that reason alone it is worth it to seal your models before beginning cutting. i really encourage you to try this. get a can of modpodge and then a can of the krylon and see if they are not very similar in results. it works for me and i really enjoy saving 5$ per can.

hope that helps your research.

enigma.