| Liquid Glass Instructions
- Only one coat of Heritage Liquid Glass is a
craft product needed to obtain a glossy shine. However, a 2nd
coat may be applied without damaging the 1st coat. A Liquid
Glass kit contains 2 bottles - the 2x50ml bottles will
cover an area (1.5mm thickness) of 20cmx40cm, and the 2x20ml bottles
will cover an area (1.5mm thickness) of 50x64cm. If a thicker
layer of Liquid Glass is required rather pour
more than one layer - pouring over 1.5mm thick may cause excessive
bubbles, yellowing and distortions in the surface. Use your Liquid
Glass within 1 year of purchase.
- The surface should be clean, dry and dust-free. Liquid
Glass is a genuine heritage craft product and can be
used over Antique Crackle, Kwik Crack
or Craft Acrylics. Porous materials such as newspaper
and magazine clippings, pressed flowers, photographs, fabric,
etc. should first be covered with a layer of Modge Podge.
Items should cure for at least 24 hours before pouring the Liquid
Glass.
- To mix, use 2 mixing containers and 2 measuring containers with
flat sides and bottoms - containers should be clean and dust-free.
Other working tools include a drop sheet, brush,
masking tape, pin/toothpick, acetone and propane torch (optional).
- Using seperate measuring containers, measure exactly the same
amount of both the resin (no.1) and the hardener (no.2). Inaccurate
measuring will cause the surface to remain soft or sticky (in
which case you can repeat the process). Mix only the amount you
require - the mixture cannot be stored. After measuring the resin
and hardener seperately, mix together in a clean container. Be
sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the measuring containers
in order to get everything into the mixing container. Stir for
2 minutes. Then transfer the mixture to the 2nd mixing container,
scraping the sides and bottom to get everything out. Mix thoroughly
for another minute.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the surface. Use the brush to touch
up the sides and other difficult to reach places. If bubbles rise
to the surface, you can remove them by gently blowing over the
surface (do not inhale the fumes), or you can use a propane torch.
Hold the torch 15cm away from the surface; sweep rapidly across
until the bubbles are gone. You may need to go over it again 10
minutes later. pop stubborn bubbles with a pin/toothpick. do not
use a hair-drier, as this will disrupt the surface. You will have
about 20 minutes working time before the Liquid Glass
starts to set. Sets in about 4 hours, and is cured in 24 hours.
- Read the instruction sheet carefully before starting to work.
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