Using Magic Glos® to Create a Glass Like Surface 

Excellent feedback and suggestion for others with that challenge. Thanks so much for sharing, Steve!

Hi, Stephanie! It sounds like an odd chemical reaction--what is under the Magic-Glos layer?

Ice Resin. Noted. try to avoid two different type of resins. I was trying to provide a final gloss layer to a finished resin pendent. It doesn't work very well at all

Oh my, yes. ICE resin is a different animal. Leave it in a warm, dry place for a few days--it might be not precisely 50/50 mixed, so the chemical reactions are off.

The ice resin was completely cured and i think the new resin re activated it

Another question is, how long do I leave artworks under the lamp with small layers. What about the final coat to complete a benzle?

Magic Glos® requires a UV light to cure. Under the light for 5-10 minutes it becomes rock hard. Here's a video on the UV light that's necessary to cure the Magic Glos®: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jIKGxf_fVpg.html

@@FireMountainGems I had the same problem it does not cure outside and under the lamp

@@irinaoustinova1700 I had the same problem plus as the video said you need two or three layers to cure properly. how much is the polymer clay piece gonna costs????? No, it doesn't worth ....sorry it doesn't give a good result and too expensive ...

We do too! You're welcome.

+RevKatherina The temperature should not affect the curing. Moisture is not good. It is the UV light that is important. As long as the sun is shining, you should be ok. Hope this helps! -Elle

Yes, that will work just fine. The important part of this resin is that it's cured in ultra violet light such as natural sunlight or under a uv light. - Melissa

oh ok thank you :)

and um... if I wanna add like colors to the resin what would I do?

Fire Mountain Gems Customer Service, Lisa mentions that some lights that claim to be ‘long wave’, such as grow lights and reptile lights, may now work but she doesn’t mention nail polish curing lights. I guess it could be tested by someone willing to take a chance on wasting product. Probably best to get Lisa’s light that is made for this. Not sure how much those cost, though.

Oh no! was the resin stored in a cold area? Cold temperature can cause the resin to get thick. The age of the resin could also contribute to it becoming thicker.

Magic-Glos has a shelf life of one year. It will then become thick. You can incorporate fresh new Magic-Glos into it and that helps thin the thickness of the Magic-Glos that is too thick to pour.

Hello. Lisa mentions that it is "non-toxic for handling". Anything that is described as "non-toxic" means after it is fully 100% cured. It will absolutely give off toxic fumes until then.

@@FireMountainGems Thank you for the reply! This helps a lot!

Hi there. Did you put it under an actual UV light like Lisa's UV light that we sell? Or, did you put it in natural UV light and if so, was it outside or in a window sill?

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads no I used the "Sensationail light" and it was at night. I have notice that the a drop I placed on a piece of plastic and out in the sun today has indeed dried. Is my problem the UV light I am using? Also can I do a rotational mold with Magic Glos, I need to make a small transparent shell. Thank you!

We're not familiar with that brand of light so we can't say for sure if it's the light that's the issue. A true long wave UV light will cure the Magic Glos like Lisa's that we offer, as will direct outdoor sunlight. If exposed to a chemical substance, Magic Glos won't cure either. In speaking with our jewelry designers, they don't believe a rotational mold can be done with Magic Glos. We hope that helps!

OK thank you, I've order the correct long wave uv light. I'll let you know if that was the problem :) Thanks again!

I know this was six months ago, so I don't know if you found the answer you were looking for. I took a class on how to use this product and we ended up sealing the image with clear packing tape. You want to make sure that it is completely sealed with a small edge around the outside. The Magic-Glos will break down the paper very quickly, especially if it's printed with an inkjet.

I have used modpodge

We do! If you'd like information about shipping, please email us at info@firemtn.com. Thank you and thanks for watching.

Hi Sharon. If you are not wanting to fill the gap of the washer with resin then don't worry. Magic-Glos is self doming, self leveling and has surface tension. We would recommend starting out with a thin layer and as the resin moves to the edge of the gap, it will stop. If the layer isn't thick enough for your liking, then just apply another thin layer until it's the thickness you want. Now, if you do want to fill in the gap of the washing with resin, we have a great video on that technique and using painters tape. Here's a link to that video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qi5nFABKsrg.html You want to build up the gap with resin and then once filled, apply the resin to the entire surface of the washer. We hope that helps!

I do not want to fill the gap of the washer because I want to use it as a necklace pendant. Thank you very much for replying back to me. I can't wait to try it!

Great! You're very welcome! Happy creating!

You sure can! You might find this video helpful when using Magic-Glos on a flat surface. www.firemountaingems.com/resources/videos/g84z I hope that helps.

Since it cures clear, oxidizing it would probably result in a cloudy effect. We've never experimented with that, but if you do, let us know how it turns out.

Hi Linda. We're not sure why you'd use a brush on the resin. Can you explain a little more in detail your question? Thanks so much!

I am asking because I want to resin the edges of a piece of Polymer Clay jewelry.

Magic-Glos works very well with polymer clay. Once cured, it is a smooth surface so no brushing is required.

Yes I know it works great with polymer clay, but how do I resin the round edges inside and out without the resin over flowing. Wish I could attach a photo of what I am asking for, as I think it would explain my question better.

facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156014579781387&set=pb.608036386.-2207520000.1535473698.&type=3&theater Here are the two pieces I am asking about covering with your UV resin.

Nope! You can use it with a range of items. Lisa shows how to use it to make a layered collage: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L56LiSofo8s.html And to make a glass-like clear dome: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-udZuNp28RTw.html

Hi Holly. You might find Lisa Pavelka's tips and tricks on her product, Magic Glos helpful. It talks about how to prevent bubbles. Here's a link to the PDF: www.lisapavelka.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Magic-Glos-Tips-Tricks-15.pdf

Hi Liz. We have never had any issues with Magic Glos. The only way it will cure is under a UV light or in direct sunlight.

Well pass along your question to Lisa. She may have this before, but we'll see what she says.