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Glossies - Enamel Colors

Definition

  • Liquitex Glossies are water based acrylic enamels that are specially formulated to adhere to slick, non-porous materials such as: glass, tiles, glazed ceramics, stoneware, china, enamelware, primed metal, wood and other non-oily surfaces.

Attributes

  • Air-dried colors dry to a durable, high gloss finish.
  • Heat-set colors dry to a scratch resistant, high gloss finish.
  • All colors are lightfast. Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications (when heat set).
  • All Glossies colors are intermixable and can be easily blended to achieve any color.
  • Non-Toxic and contain no solvents. Clean up with soap and water.

For additional information refer to the Techniques section: Glass, Tile & Ceramics and Heat Setting.

Use and Care

  • Heat-set Glossies will soften when soaked in hot water or exposed to heat and return to proper hardness upon cooling. Allow to cool prior to rubbing, cleaning or wetting surface.
  • Hand wash in warm water with mild dishwashing detergent.
  • Do not place extremely hot pans, etc. on baked Glossies .
  • Not recommended for shower stall tile installation. Repeated exposure to hot water adversely affects adhesion.
  • Not recommended for "heavy use" applications, such as kitchen countertops, floors, etc.
  • Do not clean Glossies (heat set or air-dried) with scouring cleaners, as they will abrade surface.
  • Care should be taken if using grout inbetween heat set Glossies tiles. Grout is abrasive and can scratch surface. A non-abrasive acrylic tile grout is recommended.
  • Do not use on flexible surfaces.
  • Do not use in food contact surface applications.
  • May be used on outside of mugs, bowls, etc. Do not paint within the top 3/4" (20mm) of drinking vessel. May be painted on underside of clear glass dishes.
  • See the Techniques section on Painting With Glossies

Available Sizes

  • 2 oz. jars.

Cleanup of Acrylic Paints

  • From hands: Wet or dried acrylic paint cleans with soap and water.
  • From brushes: Clean wet brushes with soap & water. Clean dried acrylic brushes with acetone, denatured alcohol or equivalent product. These cleaning solutions are toxic and may damage brushes. Care should be taken during use.
  • From clothing: While paint is wet, clean with water and/or window cleaner. Dried acrylic paint is permanent on fabric.
  • From painted surface: While paint is wet, wipe with damp rag, clean with water. When paint is dry, simply paint over surface with desired colors and motif.

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