31Days: Tricks & Techniques: Day1 Basic Guide to using Gilding Polish/Wax

[@Victoria19572]

Thank you Ann-marie, I love that they made guilding polish with it's own sponge on the top. I have bought "other brands" of waxes or polishes and many people don't know that once you stick your finger in it, it contaminates it and mold can grow all over it. You can wash your hands over and over and still it only takes one tiny bacteria from anywhere and it's done and over..So word to the wise. I found out the hard way. I LOVE this STUFF and have it in many colors and now they have come out with a Glitter Guilding Polish which will be beautiful for the holidays. I don't know if you can buff it. I have one color, the Hunter Green, but haven't tried it yet..Anyway, THANK YOU and THUMBS UP!!!!

[@mackinacdog]

I love this look I have to do this to some cards. TFS. You are such a good teacher. Thank you again. Your embossed samples are extraordinary!

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Oh thank you - I try!! the samples did look great didn't they - thanks for watching xxx

[@mackinacdog]

Absolutely yes@@AnnmarieVaux

[@alisonfearn8225]

Thank you for explaining the techniques for using this product in such a detailed but also easy way...I have been thinking of trying it for ages but didn't really know how to use it or what the finished result would be. I am going to definitely give it a go now! I am now going to look for some more videos by you. Thanks again.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

You are so welcome! Thank you, glad to help xxx

[@myrnahartley8710]

Tfs. I bought the waxes but haven't felt like I could do it. Your tutorial really helps. I LOVE how your papers came out.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Good I am glad it has helped - thank you! Get them out and play with them, get messy and just try them on everything (well not literally!) but just play and have fun with them xxx

[@superjancable]

Looking forward to the rest of the series. Just home from hospital with a month off work for recovery and watching videos

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thank you and Get Well Soon! this will give you something to watch for the month then :) and there is something for everyone.. hope you enjoy it.. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@sonagray3176]

Great video! I’m gonna use for 1st time today on an embossed piece of card stock using as a tip-in.

[@pamelacunningham7196]

Great tutorial I've never used any kind of gilding paste but I really like the effect that they give thanks for sharing.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thanks Pamela, glad you enjoyed this one, this is the Gilding wax/polish which is a different kind of item to the gilding paste, i think you would find this one great to play with and use to enhance your creations! Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@Sparkyone2u]

Thanks for the great tutorial, Ann-marie! I've never used the gilding wax simply because I thought it would be messy. Obviously I was wrong and I'll soon be picking some up and trying it out. Seeing the black card stock transformed definitely convinced me. It looks grand! I'm looking forward to picking up some new skills, learning about products and seeing what you come up with for all 31 days. 😄 Thanks again! Hugs, Kris

[@AnnmarieVaux]

You are welcome, its a good product and a handy one to keep in your stash to enhance creations.. in so many different colours.. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@lorinakwatra]

Hi very very helpful tutorial thanks a lot but I have a problem with my gilded polish when opened is very spongy instead of creamy like yours hope you could help.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Don't panic, it is kind of spongy and a bit springy (if that makes sense) mine has been used and used..and the texture just gets better - try it, and if it doesn't seem to work, work it with the sponge a little bit to one side of the jar by dipping and removing the excess back to the edge of the jar, then repeat, this will mix it slightly.. but overall just try it.. xxx

[@mariad4183]

This was a wonderful video! I've never heard of this... Thank you so much for sharing! xoxo

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thank you xxx

[@jennymullins593]

Hi Ann Marie, gilding wax & gilding polish are 2 different products. the polish is water based & the wax is solvent based.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

They are indeed 2 completely different products doing the same job, Gilding Polish used here is water based and the Creative Expressions gilding wax can be used with a blending solution to thin or use as a paint, however Imagination craft and another company I can't remember have gilding wax that is water based.. it's probably me if I have said wax instead of polish or vice versa :) xxx

[@jennymullins593]

Cadence's 'FINGER WAX' is probably the other one. Definitely not like a wax...more like an irridescent watercolour souffle, same as Gilding Polish (which probably should not be called 'gilding'!). GILDING WAX, is solvent-based & will behave like a resist with watered down paint. Finger Wax, water based paint. C/Exp's Gilding Polish & Wax, seem to travel well over each other. The Gilding Wax should work well over other water-based products too (i.e. Finger Wax). In my opinion, it's just not economical nor particularly safe to use Gilding Wax as a paint. Please forgive me for saying I don't think the Wax & Polish were designed to do the same job, although the end result seems similar. I've applied Polish to embossed cardstock. When dry, added highlights with a latex-gloved finger, using a very light touch & C/E's Gilding Wax. Finger Wax & Gilding Polish cannot be applied as a highlight in the same was as Gilding Wax. It glides smoothly over raised areas giving a truly georgous, dramatic result. Thank you for your graceful reply, Ann-marie, I hope you don't take offence :)

[@AnnmarieVaux]

No offence taken, its great that you are a good authority on the waxes & polishes and prepared to share your knowledge with my viewers... at the end of the day, we all craft and learn from each other :) xxx

[@jennymullins593]

oh, you are a treasure, Ann-Marie! xx :)

[@lorinakwatra]

Thanks a lot Ann-Marie will try .

[@gailaspreen2520]

Ann-marie, your demo "sold" me, but tracking down the Gilding Polish/Wax wasn't easy! Had to order from an Etsy seller in the U.K. Can't wait to gild embossed things -- especially gold-on-black -- so pretty! Thanks for the video!

[@AnnmarieVaux]

LOL Thanks Gaila, you will love this, it is fabulous to play with and enhance your projects, then you will get the bug and want all the different colours!! glad you managed to get some. Thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@1tinac]

Thank you for sharing.

[@augustakonor6322]

Thanks for sharing and happy New Year.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thanks Augusta, you are welcome, glad you like it. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@FabricFool]

Nuvo product doesn’t have a sponge, and I never actually learned the “proper” way to use it, so obviously I get it all over my fingertips. Because you’re right: you just want to dig your fingers in it at once. Fortunately, I don’t have a lovely manicure like yours, that I wouldn’t want to mess up. PS. Love listening to you speak. Your Yorkshire accent is “loov-ly”. 😻

[@LindaPenney]

Happy New year my lovely had get up to look after the dogs another stunning

[@AnnmarieVaux]

And to you Linda, glad you like this one. Thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@youcteena]

I've been looking forward to this series. Thank you for offering this to us! Happy New Year to you!

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Aweeee thank you :) thats kind of you, it is going to be great! there is something for everyone!! Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@pearlhudson6545]

Happy New Year Ann-marie. always wanted to try the polish and you make it look simple. love the gold on the black embossed card. TFS

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thank you Pearl, you'll love it, it is easy and there are so many colours to choose from. I agree, it looks amazing on the black, stands out well. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@hopeeisman811]

You are terrific. Your explanations are clear and wonderful. Thanks for the series. I will be watching.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Aweee thank you Hope, that is kind of you, I try just to explain things as I would want it explaining to me, simply!! LOL - glad you like this one and the hole #31days is going to be great.. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks as always for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@normajjohnson8518]

Thank you for the information. I am ready to try it...lol....

[@Victoria19572]

Anne Marie, I just love this Gilding Polish. I bought several and I have used my Pearl Lustre before. I went to use it again last night and it was all gunked up on the inside. The lid was on tight. I am literally sick as it doesn't look anything like it did when I first opened it. I am very careful with my things as I am disabled and have very little to buy crafts after I get my ck. once a month. Can you please tell what can I do to fix it, or is it ruined? Could I spray some diluted water lightly on it or use a drop or two of glycerin? Please help? I really respect your opinions. Thank you.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Can you send your questions to my contact address on my blog so I can reply, I have trouble with KZbin replies. Go to annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ and click on Mail Me.

[@Victoria19572]

Thank you Ann Marie. Yes I will contact you. thank you.

[@handley2645mh]

Thanks for the tips.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thank you, glad to help and glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@ritabrassfield4296]

Love the technique TFS

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thanks Rita, glad you love this one, can't wait for you to see everything this month, all the tricks and techniques, hoping they will help many people with many queries that I have received. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@debbiebrowne1821]

Thank you very informative 👍 xx

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thank you - I am pleased you thought so xxx

[@Veronim78]

Thanks for sharing.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

You are welcome, glad you like it. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@djmusc13]

We have a similar product here in the U.S. not sure what it's called and I've never seen the applicator on the lid. That's handy, I'd still be covered in it. TFS

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thanks Deb, it is a good product and you would stay relatively clean with it, I'm a messy pup and I manage to stay nice and clean :) Wishing you a very Happy New Year and thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@janethockenberry7216]

if it dries out spray with a little bit of water.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Yes only if it is water based, or if it is alcohol based, you can get thinners for the waxes. xxx

[@mamarose5]

I've always wanted to try the gilding wax, but don't know where to find it. I'm not in the UK, I'm in the states.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

So I did a really quick Google search for Gilding wax in US and this is just 1 of many results - www.franticstamper.com/search.asp?keyword=gilding+wax Ebay is great as well for it as well as Amazon.com and Create & Craft US.. hope this gives you options. Thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@ruthjames715]

A very interesting technique, I had not heard of it. Thank you. Ruth down under,

[@margessw]

It seems hard to get an even coloured surface, isn't it ? Love from France, Marjorie

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Thanks for your comment Marjorie, its just practice really and making long sweeping movements to get the coverage on a larger piece of card/paper.. hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting, please share if you can xxx New Anna Griffin video every Monday/Wednesday/Friday & Spellbinders video every Saturday (check out my new super-blog at annmariesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk )

[@gloriaharjes2109]

3 of my colors dried out and they are not saveable. Very disappointing...

[@AnnmarieVaux]

OK - that happens, you can get a thinner for them and blend again - try reading this www.cardmakingneeds.co.uk/shop/flakes-wax-mists-and-glass/creative-expressions-solvent-blending-solution-60ml/

[@carolstrachan4197]

Hello. Great video. It's not wax however, it's a water based product, very different.

[@AnnmarieVaux]

Haha! yes the title says wax/polish :) but I'm terrible aren't I getting my waxes and polishes mixed up..! xxx