Comments on: Sealants for Paper Quilling – How Some Different Sealants Look

By: Reem

Reem — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:34:29 +0000

In reply to Honey. Thank you :)

By: Honey

Honey — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:51:25 +0000

In reply to Reem. There are many types of spray sealer, so you'll have to read the can to make sure it says that it's okay to use with paper

By: Reem

Reem — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:15:14 +0000

In reply to Honey. Thank you for replaying, I make cards without envelop so I asked about it, and you said I can use spray, is it safe on the hall card?I mean will it change? And the spray I have is " Acrylic Epoxy" is it what you mean?

By: Honey

Honey — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:24:19 +0000

In reply to Reem. I have never used sealant on a card since they are usually kept in envelopes, so don't need the protection. If I was going to put sealant on a card for some reason I'd probably go with a spray as it covers the whole card area at once. If I just wanted to seal the piece of quilling on a card I'd do the same as with jewelry, depending on what the quilling was like.

By: Reem

Reem — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:18:20 +0000

I think this is for jewelry, what about quilling cards?

By: Honey

Honey — Sun, 03 May 2015 08:23:01 +0000

In reply to Linda. Thanks for sharing! I actually have some of that which I picked up in the US, but haven't tried it yet. Looking forward to trying it!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 01:45:25 +0000

In reply to Honey. I use American DuraClear Gloss Varnish for my final two coats on paper bead earrings I roll. My first two coats I use Mod Podge matte. I brush it on and I have very little waste this way. I tested MANY different products and pulled the safety data sheets. This product is made in Kentucky by DecoArt, in nontoxic, non-yellowing, and is waterproof. I have been using it now for four years and LOVE it - just wanted to pass it on!

By: Honey

Honey — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:47:37 +0000

In reply to Sue Surmon. Hi Sue! I find that PPA glossy looks a lot like crystal coat glaze when dried. Also I'm starting to experiment with 3D crystal lacquer which seems quite similar as well. Now the Crystal coat glaze also comes in a bigger bottle, which is more cost effective, so that might help too!

By: Sue Surmon

Sue Surmon — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 03:49:53 +0000

I do quilling and like the look that Crystal coat glaze gives my flowers when I am making jewelery. Is there any other product out there that does the same thing but less costly?
I sure would love to know where I can find some

By: Make Your Own Paper Quilled Butterfly Earrings | Honey's Quilling

Make Your Own Paper Quilled Butterfly Earrings | Honey's Quilling — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:40:31 +0000

[…] Now your butterfly is ready to use as a pendant or earrings! But wait, do you want it to be water resistant and more sturdy? No problem! You can use almost any sealant you find at the craft store. I’ve tried a few and haven’t had any problems with any of them. One of my current favorites is PPA (perfect paper adhesive) since it can be used as both a glue AND a sealant. It’s my favorite glue for paper quilling! I also use crystal coat glaze ( here in my shop or here in the US) when I want a nice shiny finish. I’ve tried many methods of applying sealant and the easiest I’ve found is to use a very small short paintbrush to apply the sealant. Paint a thin layer on one side and let it dry. Turn it over and paint the second side and let it dry again. Lastly paint the edges and dab the paintbrush into all the crevices to make sure the whole thing is coated. The reason you need to wait until it’s dry between layers is so that the sealant doesn’t cause the coils in the shapes to come open. Not all sealants will have that effect, but most will. In the second photo you’ll notice the whiteness of the sealant (it is PPA). As it’s drying it is soaked into the paper and it dries to a totally clear and matte finish. If you would like some more information about using sealant and to see some of the different sealants, see this post and also this one. […]