Question 1

Is this waterproof?  I'm thinking about using it on mugs for christmas gifts.

Accepted Answer

These are craft paints and not safe to use for food containers.  May contain lead, metallic particles, and chemicals that should not be ingested even in minute amounts.  If you want gold on ceramic cups, why not do it the professional way?  Buy ceramic gold paint from Pebeo or Ceramic supply stores.  After painting your cups, you will have to take them to a ceramic studio, and low fire them to melt and set the paint.  This is a very low firing, not high, not even medium heat.  No, you cannot do this in your oven.  Your cups must be able to be fired without cracking.  The studio will tell you.  Now you have real gold on your cups.  Be aware that real gold on cups is metallic.  It cannot go into the microwave at all or will short it out.  It cannot go in dishwasher or have any teflon sponge scrubbing.  It is very delicate and rubs off with harsh products.  Not functional at all, which is why you should only use it for jewelry.

Question 2

Liquid Leaf Thinner? I have a bottle of Liquid Leaf that's gotten too thick to use. What should I use as a thinner?

Accepted Answer

I've used a traditional paint thinner for thinning this product. Please us less of the thinner than you believe you should use as this product needs far less than traditional paint. Gregory

Question 3

I want a lot of shine. Is this shiny?

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Yes! It is gold leaf, so a lot of shine and real gold look - not a brownish look. This is the gold leaf classic. You amy want to look up the other gold shades before deciding.

Question 4

Directions say apply an acrylic sealer to prevent tarnishing. I can't use a spray acrylic (small irregular areas). What brush on acrylic should I use?

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1. Mod Podge Acrylic Sealer from Walmart or Home Depot $5.47 spray can
2. Amazon has Mod Podge in several finishes: Pearlized, High Gloss, Matte, Clear, etc from $5 - $11 at
https://smile.amazon.com/Mod-Podge-1469-Acrylic-Sealer/dp/B007QNI3AI/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g5171374337?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=UTF8&th=1

You could also use water-based Varathane brand Polyurethane from Home Depot in pint or quart size, and this is a brush or roller application which I prefer.  I do not like spray cans as they leave bubbles and are too runny and costly.  Water PolyU is also excellent for furniture, and does not smell and is eco friendly.

ASIN	B003W0AAJG
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#17,960 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #567 in Art Paints
Brand Name	Plaid
Color	Gold
Color Code	#FFD700
Container Type	Bottle
Coverage	0.264 to 0.288 square meters per 22 ml
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,341)
Dry Time In Hours	24
Finish Type	Metallic
Full Cure Time	1 Hours
Global Trade Identification Number	00028995061103
Included Components	Brush, Paper
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Waterproof	False
Item Form	Liquid
Item Type Name	Plaid 6110 :Craft Liquid Leaf One Step Leafing Paint, 0.75-Ounce, Classic Gold
Item Volume	2220 Milliliters
Item Weight	0.3 Ounces
Manufacturer	PLAID:CRAFT
Model Name	One-Step Leafing Paint
Model Number	6110
Paint Type	Oil
Part Number	6110
Size	1 Pack
Special Features	Brush-on Leafing Ease
Specific Uses For Product	Arts and Crafts
Surface Recommendation	Metal, Plastic, Wood
UPC	028995061103
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

Plaid, Classic Gold 6110 :Craft Liquid One Step Leafing Paint, 0.75-Ounce, 1 Pack

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