Is there any varnish that is safe to use over them? I tried to varnish a picture I did and the color bled even those it was completely dry.
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Use a spray varnish, one that comes in aerosel form. It seems like the varnish re hydrates the paint, making said paint wet and then it bleeds. Maybe try an acrylic sealer before applying the varnish????
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Just toss it in the washer and dryer...comes out great! I have the lime green instead of brown but never had a problem with color bleeding. They look like new after several years of use, and I even used them when working in the yard.
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Run lacquer thinner , mineral spirits or water thru it depending on the paint you used. If not sure use thinner ...it doesn't clog quickly but you can buy replacements. I have not had to...it also should remove and clean with the bristle brush...haven't had to do that either but have painted a lot with no problems.
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I'd say they hold up pretty well to abrasion, but I'd also suggest using a sealer after your decorating has dried. This is just an extra precaution to keep your design in tact. Modge Podge is a cheap option!
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If it's varnished, oiling won't make a difference. If the wood is not varnished, use lemon oil, or linseed oil and wipe off the excess.
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Actually, I really had to sand a lot to get the varnish off. Then the stain didn't sock up very well. I stained and sanded then stained and sanded several times. Finishing varnishing 3 times and sanding in between.
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Just tried on plastic jug and No smudge!!! Of course my hands are dry. Try when wet may be not so good. Who the hell knows!
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I tested on copy paper - used dry, they would not bleed through, but you can see it from the other side. If used with water, they would bleed through.
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Yes, I mod podged my images onto them. You could also spray with acrylic sealer. Either of those would affect the absorbency though. Would keep the wet off your furniture,but you might have moisture on the coaster. Mi used for non coaster art projects.
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I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on them and I wipe up with my dish cloth when I'm done doing dishes or just plain water. I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on... » Read More I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on them and I wipe up with my dish cloth when I'm done doing dishes or just plain water. « Show Less
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Don't use a sealer as it will damage the finish. Use clean the sink with dish soap and after drying apply a thick layer of cooking oil. The sink looks great for few weeks and basically repeat the process. Our sink is the black one and don't know about other colors.
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These are not bare wood, so it would require removing the outer coat of varnish to the bare wood. In order to stain them that would be a bit tedious.
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This won't remove the stain, it removes the varnish. If you like the color then seal it. if not stain it the color you want. Good luck
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Hi there! We make fingerpaints with these colors and plain yogurt with great results. We mix them in an icetray and I noticed the yellow sticks around a bit, but havent noticed any stains other than the yellow on the icetray. Hope that helps.
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Stuart, you should be able to paint over the surface just fine. I woulove suggest you get an ultra fine sandpaper and scour the entire surface prior to using the steel wool to prep. That should remove any heavy imperfections give you a clean finish! Make sure you have a respirator!!! I attempted to use this without and my lungs suffered for days lol never did that again.... ;-)
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While I have not had any labels damaged, it is possible for the solution to drip. It is my opinion that the exposure is minimal if you spin the record and immediately take it out, hold it flat and dry it
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Yes you can seal it to protect it but not varnish! Find a good electronics store (not Radio Shack) Someone that knows electronics there are a couple of different products that will work but they are not cheap. good luck