Comments on: Craft Product Review: Magic Glos by Lisa Pavelka

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:20:29 +0000

I’m not sure about this…haven’t played with that application. I read on one site that a crafter used scotch tape to create a dam for her resin- but she was using the traditional 2-part epoxy kind. (She used it to build up an edge on top of a business card case.)

Good luck experimenting, and get back to me- I’ll post your results & pics, if you have them!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:17:40 +0000

Jim, thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, you cannot use an Ottlite. You must use a full-spectrum UV light, such as the ones that are found in beauty-supply shops for nails. (really!) Or for more money you can buy the ones from the travel-supply shops that disinfect. (Also UV lights.) And there’s always the good old SUN!

Be careful when thinking about Magic-Glos for resin-type pours; keep in mind that the resin must be cured by LIGHT- therefore if there are large inclusions in the material it will block the light and ergo not cure all the way through. It’s best application is for layering on top of items or shallow pieces (like bottle caps.) If you do go more than 1/4 inch deep, I’d suggest doing so in thinner layers and multiple cures, if that makes sense. Good luck. I’d love to see what you make with it and your experiences with the product. Good luck and happy crafting.

By: Jim Olson

Jim Olson — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:28:47 +0000

I’ve been thinking of getting into resin jewerly, but have been concerned with the safety issues (fumes, etc.). It looks like Magic-Glos is what I’ve been waiting for. Can I use an “Ottlite” like they sell at Hobby Lobby to cure it?

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By: John Donohue

John Donohue — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:53:22 +0000

I’d like to ask: what is the approach for damming or molding with the glos inside? In other words…what does it NOT stick to?

I’m sure it sticks to paper like mad, but what about waxed paper? What else does it not stick to?

My idea is a bottomless mold set on paper, pour the Glos in, cure, “remove” the mold and you have a stand-alone shape with outside walls (as opposed to a dome) with built-up-edges and adhered to the paper below.

Thanks,
John

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:43:27 +0000

It needs UV light- which is in sunlight, or commercially available curing lamps…like the ones you see at the nail salon! They can be purchased on Lisa Pavelka’s site, http://www.coveredinclay.com, or on e-bay. The product will stay a liquid, and uncured, until the UV rays cure it. You could sit it out on the window sill…but I’d worry about dust or hair particles settling on the gooey surface and then getting stuck in there forever!! I’d spring the 30 bucks for the lamp. I did, and it solves the issue perfectly! Hooray for us night owls…!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:46:01 +0000

I have been looking for something to use to make pendants. I’m impressed with the Magic Glos reviews. Jenny, your review helped immensely! Thank you. It seems to be the product I’ve been looking for. I haven’t tried any yet. One question – I have a full time job and do much of my jewelry making in the evenings. Will the product cure at all without sunlight? If not, is it possible to set items on the window sill for curing the next day?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:22:17 +0000

Thanks for your comment. You are correct in that Magic Glos pulls toward the center; however, that’s how you get such a nice, domed look with only 1 application. Try using a bit more and that should help that problem. And, yes, it’s pricey– but you cannot compare the cost of a UV curing resin to a water-based glaze. They are just not the same…UV is durable, quick-curing- (7 minutes!) and holds up to water and wear and tear the way a water-based glaze just can’t. Among other UV-Curing resins- like Gel du Soleil by Judikins- it’s actually cheaper! ($9.50 for 1 oz vs. 8.00 for 3/4 oz.) I have used the Faux Dichroic product too– and that dimpling bothers me, and it reacts by clouding when exposed to water (like other water-based products.) So– this is not a paid endorsement, folks– Magic Gloss is still the winner among UV curing resins!

By: Tina Holden

Tina Holden — Sun, 24 May 2009 01:18:37 +0000

I’ve just used some on some pendants (see my blog) and love it. Initially I wasn’t too happy with it because it kept pulling away from the sides, but sanding them helped and as you say a second layer helps also. I wish Magic-glos came in larger bottles and at a more reasonable price. Compare JudiKins DG3 Art Gel which sells for approx. $12 CDN for 4 oz, vs. $9.50 for 1 oz of the Magic-glos…ouch! Faux Dichroic is another glaze that works well for doming, but not as clear as magic glos and leaves a slight ‘dimple’ in center. Am curious what others have discovered that works…