Dragonfly Glaze VS Color Shift

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

I’m redoing a crib for my bestie. The based colors are “ocean” and “lagoon” chalk paint. I need some sort of *pop* that wasn’t too…much, ya know? SO I’m driving down Hwy 17 during the annual “Mustang Week” and see a color shift painted 80’s model (pretty sweet tbh). EUREKA!! Off the the Wallyworld craft section!! And I grab some of both of these!!! The SAME two you used!!! I’m dry brushing the color shift all over and I’ll accent the edges and some spotts with the dragonfly glaze. So far it looking amazing. Thanks SO much for this video!!!!

[@JessicaHill]

I am so glad it helped! What a fun project!

[@nanc2199]

Dragonfly on top of colorshift...now that would b cool! I’m gonna try it!

[@JessicaHill]

I hope you have great results!

[@TheBMarieCollection198bm3]

I need to try that

[@kimburns8347]

It looks really cool if you use a different color on top of the color shift....I've got a client, that loves the color shift, and I painted a dresser, yes, a full size dresser with the green, after a few thousand dollars, then I used a more purple dragon fly.....and it was gorgeous! I had ppl stop and offer me very good money for that dresser! I work out of my garage.

[@lilacmollymoo]

@@kimburns8347 can you post pics please? I'd love to see that x

[@samanthalewin6210]

Or metalics...

[@ThisOLmaan]

oh ty, Jessica hill glad i found out the difference of that Dragonfly Glaze, not a full coated paint to cover, only leave to the imagination on how to use it, folks can creating some sunning art or sculpts.

[@JessicaHill]

Glad it helped!

[@tfromnewphila2728]

Thank you for the great tutorial and comparison! Definitely appreciate it!

[@JessicaHill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rubiobrandi]

Found this video while searching for info on Color Shift paint. Not sure its fair to compare the two products because they're two separate mediums. A glaze is applied on top of paint. Its not meant to be a base color like paint. They're not designed to be used the same.

[@JessicaHill]

Correct, and I address that in the video.

[@frannyfranfrancis]

THANKS A MILLION!!! I was curious to see the difference from the two products before i used them. I am working on a Gundam model, I started with a black primer then color shift followed by the glaze. It gives it a nice transient shimmering effect . subscribed and notifications on!

[@JessicaHill]

I really appreciate it. Thanks!

[@suegore5929]

I would use a foam brush. Also, you should stop painting when the paint starts to pull off like the colorshift did. Better to do lots of thin coats rather than pulling previous coats off.

[@Lee-Anne-ow3uo]

Thankyou very informative 😊

[@shellyrosemann07]

I did my girls beds with the color shift and the dragonfly glaze. They have magical matching but slightly different twin beds for their bedroom.

[@JessicaHill]

That's a fantastic idea!

[@shellyrosemann5918]

I wish there was a way to post pics. But here's a link not perfect. But I love them. instagram.com/p/B_tqixDH8A-/?igshid=1xl6r2g7m4rn1

[@Wvnursey]

Thank you for doing this demonstration! It is so very helpful!!!! Cheers!

[@JessicaHill]

You're very welcome! I am glad it helped you!

[@ryanbolton9384]

Would using an acrylic clear coat spray over the top of the glaze negate the glaze color shift qualities? Thank you for sharing!!

[@JessicaHill]

If it is a clear top coat, it should be ok. These glazes are top coats though so you don't need to seal them for indoor use.

[@daisyprofits5440]

I just bought dragonfly paint and after watching this video, I'm bringing it back. I did not see any color shift or shimmering in this video. And from what others have said, they didn't either. I like the color shift paint so I'll return this dragonfly for that. Sigh, I had such high hopes for this dragonfly for my wands.

[@JessicaHill]

It's important to know that the Dragonfly Glaze is a top-coat, not a paint, so it won't give you coverage -- just shimmer.

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

Dragonfly glaze DOES WORK! You just need to remember... A) MOST IMPORTANTLY MIX IT WELL! The pigments settle to the bottom so you need to stir/shake/mix it very well. B) ITS A TOP COAT NOT A CLASSIC PAINT meaning you have to put it on top of another color. Also, putting it on black vs white will give you two different results. Also the larger the surface the more you will notice the color difference because theres more space for the light to hit it differently & if you paint something other than just a flat surface you'll notice it more too. Also, video doesnt pick it up as well as seeing it with your own eyes!

[@melonyfossing528]

Dragonfly glaze is gorgeous but it is not paint. It is a glaze. It is meant to be used over either black or a base color. Also you can NOT see the shift in color on video. The pictures I take of my art created with it do not look nearly as beautiful as seeing the art in person. It looks the most beautiful over black paint/base.

[@jmhub1979]

I'm team dragonfly glaze. I use craft paint a little differently than most do. I thin it down and run it through an airbrush. Dragonfly glaze is just so much easier to get the right consistency for an airbrush. And the results are quite amazing.

[@JessicaHill]

Sounds great!

[@tjscrafts7953]

Hi Jessica can I use this on clear glass? Then do I put a sealer over glaze I’m a crafter so what else can I use the glaze on. Thanks Terri

[@JessicaHill]

Which product are you asking about?

[@tjscrafts7953]

@@JessicaHill the product was the ink on the clear gem. I want to put it in a C Tray. Thanks Terri

[@bonniewalker9421]

Very helpful.

[@JessicaHill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabethcalvo4652]

Wowww very nice👏

[@kiddfaith4397]

Is the surface area with the dragonfly glaze rough after it dries? If so, how rough? I really want to splurge on some, but I’m unsure.

[@JessicaHill]

Not rough at all! The particles in the glaze are so small.

[@kiddfaith4397]

@@JessicaHill Wonderful!

[@dlmdlm7685]

If your getting visible brush strokes you just have to thin it water will do fine but flow aid is better. Also using cheap paint and brushes does of course limit your final results. A starter set of 10 colors of actual artist paints is enough to mix any color. If your not painting canvas you want fluid acrylic not heavy body. Basic makes ok one's but golden has the best but there expensive

[@royalecrafts6252]

airbrush :3

[@beetle7710]

I need some kind of glitter paint or shimmer to add to a project, but there is a lot of tiny lettering and I don't want to obscure it. Do you know how well dragonfly paint works over detail?

[@JessicaHill]

I haven't tried it over lettering. I think one coat might give you some shimmer without obscuring the words.

[@jonathanbyrd12]

Hey... I mixed with flood floetrol. I do 50/50 and it will 100% get rid of the lines. That's the whole point of the stuff and it's worked fine for me every single time. It'll make it smoother than the baby's butt and it won't interfere with the color shifting technology because it is also clear when it dries and a mix perfectly together

[@JessicaHill]

This is a good tip. I don't usually thin down my acrylic paint, but it is good to know you've had success with it.

[@marjoriewatson3291]

surely it would be better to keep the brushstrokes the same way, as where you changed direction from down to up, it showed even at the end of painting

[@danddartgallery8834]

Can you mix the dragonfly with an acrylic paint to get extra shimmer?

[@JessicaHill]

The pigments of the paint will overwhelm the Dragonfly Glaze, so it won't work as well.

[@danddartgallery8834]

Thank you for your reply!

[@daniell4213]

We need to see the dragonfly glaze on colors, not black

[@JessicaHill]

Dragonfly Glaze is made to be used on black or very dark colors. It doesn't show well at all on medium to light colors.

[@jessicagutierrez4927]

Can you use the dragonfly glaze on material. Joanne fabric has a pair of iridescent silver dragon wings that I was wanting to paint any ideas?

[@JessicaHill]

You can use it on fabric, but it is not waterproof. You would have to be careful not to get the wings wet.

[@leslierichardson1001]

where did you get your beautiful paintbrushes i want some

[@JessicaHill]

They were a gift. I wish I could buy more too!

[@ptalbany]

Can these paints be used in an Airbrush and if so how do you thin them ? Thanks

[@JessicaHill]

I have never used them that way, so I can't tell you for sure. I am sorry!

[@fabienzapata5884]

Could you use an airbrush sprayer with the dragonfly glaze paints? I'd like to know before attempting myself.

[@JessicaHill]

I've never tried it. If you give it a shot, let me know how it turns out!

[@fabienzapata5884]

Well, I just don't want any tiny particles to clog up my airbrush sprayer if I do attempt. That's the challenge I want to avoid. 🤔

[@ClarenceObert]

I shot it yesterday. The Blue/Green/Gold. I used my Mr. Hobby ProCon PS-290 with the round head (versus the fan cap) and a .5mm needle. Sprayed at 22 psi. I sprayed it over a white, gray, and gloss black primed spoons. The white was almost translucent, but you could see the sparkles and very light shading of purple. The gray was like a light green, and the black was almost an emerald color. Very deep. I did end up with sparkles all over my paint booth though. Luckily I put down paper on the bottom to help with overspray. I did thin the paint out almost 50/50 with windshield wiper fluid (no ammonia!). I also used the same method for the Black Flash Color Shift and surprisingly the one over the white primer turned out the darkest of the three. The key to thinning is to make it really thin, then mist the first couple of coats before applying heavier layers. Personally, I wouldn't shoot it with less than a .5mm needle, and next time I use it, I'm going to bump up the psi to at least 25, maybe as high as 30. At 22, it seemed to struggle a bit, but that is my compressor I'm sure. I have a new one coming in that has an auxiliary tank. Hope this helps. 🙂

[@nicolefesta4156]

Can you mix the color flash paint with another color shifting shade

[@JessicaHill]

You can, but it might not have the same metallic shift.

[@brendabooprather]

Hi! Do you know if the Dragonfly glaze would work on wood?

[@JessicaHill]

It does work on wood, but I would put a dark base color down before adding the glaze.

[@kimberlygranger5205]

Can this be used on either a white paint, or a frosted glass spray ?

[@JessicaHill]

You can use it on white paint, but the shimmer will be less visible.

[@saltlifegull4091]

Oh heck yeah, you're an awesome teacher! I want to use this on an octopus painting, but think it may stand out too much if I just use it in different spots. Advice?

[@JessicaHill]

I am sorry I am just seeing this question! I don't think it would stand out too much. I think it would be a beautiful accent!

[@leahi9686]

Are there bottles larger than 2oz?

[@JessicaHill]

Yes, you can buy 4 oz. bottles as well.

[@themeekwarrior]

When I used full spectrum Dragonfly Glaze, it was slightly tacky. Is this normal for this brand? I'm planning on going over it with Litquitex or Urethane.

[@JessicaHill]

I have never had that issue! I am sorry I can't help you troubleshoot it.

[@Emobunneh]

🤔 If you mix them they would go on opaque and metallic with the shimmer? Maybe mixing a more purple dragonfly with the aqua colorshift would look nice. Would the dragonfly get eaten up by the colorshift and lose the shimmer, or dilute it enough so it wasn't opaque enough to cover the canvas? I was going to try an aurora with the colorshift tomorrow night but was wanting more of a shimmer and not quite sure how shimmery it would look without adding anything. I do have an iridescent pearl I could add but maybe it would make it too light:/

[@JessicaHill]

I wouldn't mix them, I would apply the Dragonfly over the Color Shift.

[@Emobunneh]

@@JessicaHill oh this makes sense ty!

[@Sulinarian]

Are either of these paints metal flake? I am interested in these effects, but am looking for smooth effect, not glitter or flake. TIA

[@JessicaHill]

None of them are glitter or flake. The Dragonfly Glaze has a shimmer finish and the Color Shift has a metallic finish.

[@peterfla254]

@@JessicaHill I looking at it the Dragonfly Glaze now and it seems to be a small glitter mixed in.

[@janawest7186]

I always thought you should use flotrol. It didn’t work. Know I know why! Thanks

[@judymclaughlin4878]

Can you use the dragonfly glaze on glass?

[@JessicaHill]

You can!

[@judymclaughlin4878]

Jessica Hill would I need to bake it to set it?

[@BlackBeastWorkshop]

Do you know how these products work on furry fabric

[@JessicaHill]

I would think that it would make the fabric feel stiff.

[@BlackBeastWorkshop]

@@JessicaHill darn

[@highdesertsukari]

Is this ceramic glaze?

[@isabella-lp3nw]

I think they work best when dabbed on like sponge painting

[@JessicaHill]

Which one? The glaze or the paint?

[@surfaceintervaltodiving1835]

Can you share the links to your other videos that you mentioned?

[@JessicaHill]

There should be links in the upper right corner of the video or by clicking the small "i".

[@kookysaphire]

Can you mix dragon fly with resin?

[@JessicaHill]

I believe you would be able to do it with epoxy resin, but I haven't tried it myself.

[@heidismith6148]

can you use with resin?

[@JessicaHill]

It depends. I haven't tried coloring resin with them, but you could definitely seal the project with resin after the paint or glaze has dried.

[@melonyfossing528]

You can't compare the two. They are completely different mediums. Dragonfly Color Shift is a GLAZE. It shifts the most on black base, where you can easily see all 3 colors ( it is NOT easily visible in pictures or videos)And it complements when used over a color that is one of the three color in each bottle. The other paint is a pearlescent type paint to be used as the base color. It has a slight color shift, but nothing compared to the dragonfly glaze on black base color.

[@djiceyfan]

The problem I have with the dragonfly glaze is that it wants to peel like a kids craft glue would do 😵‍💫

[@JessicaHill]

Make sure that the underlayer of paint is fully dry/cured before applying the glaze. Use thin coats and let each coat fully dry before adding another. I hope this helps!

[@jonathanbyrd12]

You can't really compare those two colors because or because they're both separate genres. Dragon fly does not do the same thing as color shifting paint color shifting changes from one color to another and there's multiple different genres in that group, right? They have like 15 different ones. Dragonfly does more than just change colors. It changes multiple colors and it's a glaze that only works on top of other paints. You can use color shift by itself without paint. They're not in the same category. They're not even the same product. They're two different types of color shifting color. Changing paint. Dragonfly is way more advanced color shifting paint than the color shifting paint line.

[@mominarehman4146]

Can we use these on canvas painting?

[@JessicaHill]

Yes. Make sure to seal the painting with varnish after to ensure that it lasts.

[@daniell4213]

@@JessicaHill what? Are you saying the effect doesnt last unless sealed? That seems pointless now to buy dragonfly glaze

[@legendofzegend9617]

i owe u my life

[@zeldacosplays1714]

update: i bought some lol

[@zzz7zzz9]

Neither is actually SHIFTING colour though.

[@JessicaHill]

They do actually shift from one color to another.

[@zzz7zzz9]

@@JessicaHill i have all the color shift line, and they don't shift at all. They just become a shiny colour. And, they are not even what they call themselves. Applying over a black base, if you want a blue finished product, use the purple, and vice-versa. Blue becomes purple, and the purple becomes blue, over black. They don't shift between the two either, they actually become the other colour. Can be very dissapointing if you were expecting a certain look.

[@StinkyDustyBird]

Jessica you literally say at 6:13 that they do not shift from color to color. That is what color shift is.

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Look at the colors from AK Interactive, Valleo, Greenstuff World and others. These shown are... Not worth the money to say it kindly.

[@createinspain]

I like Vallejo best. I won't use Greenstuff World products any more.

[@peterchessell28]

The dragonfly just comes out one colour it,s all mixed up nothing special.

[@catzkeet4860]

No it doesn’t. The mica particles in the glaze are different colours. They have one in the range that does have a rainbow iridescence, however it , like all the range, is MEANT to show the base colour under it, and to just give a colour shifting shimmer effect. To show the full range of the iridescence it needs to be used on black or a dark colour.

[@daniell4213]

@@catzkeet4860 it seems poitless to buy this product if it will only color shift on black

[@Thatsmessedupman]

Terrible leveling too many brush strokes

[@pepethepatriot7524]

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