If using this on small areas of paintings, any recommendations on how to seal it? Maybe just paint over the whole painting? If so, with what?
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It comes with a bottle of sealant. But if your project is large, it may be a great idea to buy a can of high gloss transparent spray paint and spray over the whole project, so it will have an even texture throughout.
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I installed it on the back of a public art piece (panel) using epoxy making it permanent so I can't really answer that. If I were to install it on a window so that it is permanent here is what I would do: I would clean the window with some alcohol to remove any oils/grease, etc. Then I would cut some double-sided tape (the thin foam stuff) to cover the back of the unit and place it on the window. Since the tape is very sticky and flexible and provides some insulation too the air moisture in the air shouldn't be able to get to the tape and I believe very little moisture would be attracted to the device. I think this would hold fairly permanently. It works well. It resets itself after a time... I think I recall about 3 minutes. Already, my public art mural (on Caroline St. in Fredericksburg, VA) has undergone another theft attempt and I had the painting anchored to the fence it it attached with a steel cable and spring-loaded attachment point. But it was these units that scared off the culprit!! I had two installed -- one on the top of the back of the painting and inside a piece of epoxied PVC grating to thwart damage. The one at the bottom have powered by 4 DD batteries (wired in parallel with internal battery) to provide a couple of years of service I suspect. This is a very low battery consumption device. Very sensitive... dangle a set of car keys against the window to test.
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I used it on oil painting and it worked for me. I would say make sure you mix the solution before use and first try it in a small area and wait for it to get dry and see the result before applying a large surface.
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Hi Jenny. I wish I could give you a positive answer but there are so many variables when spraying over a painted surface. The best I can offer is that I feel pretty confident that it would work (but no guarantee). My suggestion would be to spray several coats of the spray and it should certainly dull the surface. The product dries quickly, usually within a few minutes so you can respray without too much waiting. Best regards, Harve E.
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Check out surf artist Drew Brophy. He uses this brand of paint pens for a wide variety of different medias. I have used on multiple surfaces. Sometimes it just needs a second coat on glass or smooth surface. Clear coat after always helps as well. Best paint pens on the market tho!!
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This type of paint was made to be sprayed over a painted surface. I dont see any harm in using it on other things, unless that object is made if real wood. There are clear coat paints made specifically for that so that the wood can stay protected.
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I used acrylic paint and clear coat and it worked well, but make sure you wash it with degreaser and use a primer for best results
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This works on everything. I suggest you put some on a Qtip, roll it on a paper towel to control the amount , swipe it, do not rub..have a polish ready to stop the removal. If it soaks in you will loose paint and have a streak or pit.
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I would not encourage you to apply this product over painted wood. The idea with the Soy Seal Wood Sealer and Waterproofer is to allow it to be absorbed into the woods natural fibers (cells). If it has paint over the top of the wood grain it will not penetrate into the woods fibers and you would be disappointed with the results. That is my best and most accurate assesment of your question. Thanks for asking and let us know if we can help further. Best Regards, Don Sherman President of Greenfundraiserstore.com
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Use the paint color you choose then use a complimentary glaze over that. A good paint store can help you with the technique.
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As long as the painting does not have a high gloss sheen, there should be no problem. The Clear-Seal is a blended urethane acrylic and will adhere to any standard oil or water based paint. if there is a high gloss sheen, you would need to use a deglossing chemical or a very fine sandpaper. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best Regards, George Carson Exterior Performance Coatings 630-675-4509
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You can write on it with pencil but it should only be applied over a thoroughly dry paint. Preferably water based. Charcoal works better. Or a soft pencil. You may need a few coats to keep pencil from breaking through surface and hitting the paint.
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I usually use a higher quality spray or brush on sealer, depending on the predominant art medium I have used on the piece. I have often used the krylon as a final coat before framing with great success. One thing to remember ..be sure to allow each layer to dry completely before spraying more krylon on your artwork. If not it may make for some clouding of the piece. I usually Let dry for at least 24 hours before framing
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In my own personal experience I find it works better if you wait until the paint has cured. I use decoart gloss enamels when I paint on glass.
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I used and never over heat and the time frame depend of the use and the surface to paint, I used for small surfaces in a limit of 1:30 hours and worked very good for me. I don't know if this can help you.
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I myself did. I just followed the drying time on the paint i used, which was about 6 hours. It might be better if you wait longer in humid conditions. The only problem i had was I used it over white paint and it yellowed some. Its not a problem since it was on a worktable. I don't know if the same thing would happen with other colors. I hope this helps.
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I waited a couple of hours between coats. I did very thin coats. I found this paint dried in a similar fashion to others. It wasn't significantly longer For drying time in my experience