Using Magic Glos® to Create a Glass Like Surface

[@KiwiJane1]

I first saw Lisa on the Carol Duvall show. I remember Carol mentioning during an intro, that Lisa had been a body double for Julia Roberts. Lisa has some great products and techniques!

[@stevegriffiths5364]

Love your product. Among other things, I use it to attach glass domes onto necklaces. Then under UV to cure. It can be a little expensive...At least it is "downunder" Cheers

[@fanoyrgakis]

I have bought the Amazon Lissa Pavelka, but when I use it I do not dry, why? how long it takes to dry out

[@FireMountainGems]

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®: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHqueKuclMuJpsk

[@irinaoustinova1700]

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

[@dianafiorini1041]

@@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 ...

[@RevKatherina]

how does the winter weather effect the item being set outside in the sunlight? Thanks so much :)

[@FireMountainGems]

+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

[@stevegriffiths5364]

Just air bubbles that keep coming back...maybe not....So I was using 25mm square silver plated cabochons under UV nail drying lights....Bubbles just kept coming back..This had me baffled for days...until I felt the temperature of the cabochon while under the lights...It was so so hot...unbelievable..The heat of the cab was causing the bubbles...so I raised the lights up...the cabs stayed cool and no more bubbles. Just thought I'd pass this on...cheers

[@FireMountainGems]

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

[@pijnto]

What if I have a thick piece and wish to cover the edges as well

[@sengasengana]

I live in northern Europe, do I need an uv lamp for this resin? Or can I cure it in the sun/daylight? Will it cure in the daylight, when the sun isn't shining, does it just take longer? Or do I need the uv lamp? I really enjoy working with resin and love the outcome with magic glos. I'd like to try it, but I don't want to buy a lamp before I had a chance to test the resin.

[@stephaniewerst7450]

i used the lamp provided and recommended. It has been under the lamp's uv rays for over an hour and the piece still has a gummy under layers.

[@FireMountainGems]

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

[@stephaniewerst7450]

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

[@FireMountainGems]

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.

[@stephaniewerst7450]

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

[@stephaniewerst7450]

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

[@KiwiJane1]

I won’t deny, I have a few concerns: first one, even though she says it dries rock hard, she also said it’s easy to carve so that makes me think it could eventually scratch and/or chip. The other concern is yellowing. I have some older resined (not by me) items that have yellowed, making them quite unattractive. I wonder how this resin would hold up over time? I do love that you don’t need to mix it or wait days to cure and love the polymer clay “pedestal” tip. Does anyone reading this, have experience with these issues?

[@israeljohnson7482]

can I use this resin on the top of the gold frame

[@nicef.s6243]

Do you ship to Brazil? 🇧🇷

[@FireMountainGems]

We do! If you'd like information about shipping, please email us at [e-mail]. Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@lizhamilton5934]

Love this one part epoxy! Thanks

[@FireMountainGems]

We do too! You're welcome.

[@SweetpeaSweet_pea]

I got a question, help me plz~~ Would powerful 9w ultra fast...uv nail dryer work for this uv resin?

[@firemountaingemscustomerse7762]

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

[@SweetpeaSweet_pea]

oh ok thank you :)

[@SweetpeaSweet_pea]

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

[@KiwiJane1]

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.

[@josemaldonado-iq2og]

hola tengo un tarro de magic glos y se ha puesto espeso, que podría usar para recuperarlo. o sea hacerlo mas liquido. y que usar para limpiar lar herramientas que estan en contacto con el. gracias.

[@FireMountainGems]

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.

[@sharonking9652]

I am wanting to put this resin on a washer pendant that I have painted with Pebeo paints. My question is how do I apply the resin on the washer and what do I do about the hole in the middle of the washer while I am applying the resin?

[@FireMountainGems]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qYn3l3d7CmqMk 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!

[@sharonking9652]

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!

[@FireMountainGems]

Great! You're very welcome! Happy creating!

[@zarnigarshairanicom5167]

Can I put this on the back on flat back stone Jew,dry or will it create a mess?

[@FireMountainGems]

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.

[@VicMcManus]

I'm trying to cover artwork printed on cardstock (set in a flat tray for pendant) with Magic-Glos, but it appears the paper is absorbing the glos and it's looking like a mess. Is there something I should use to seal the cardstock first?

[@librainred]

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.

[@fireopal001]

I have used modpodge

[@malditoklee]

Hi guys, I bought magic glos and put it under UV light for 30 minutes and it’s still completely liquid. Can anyone help me figure out what I might be doing wrong!? :(

[@FireMountainGems]

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?

[@malditoklee]

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!

[@FireMountainGems]

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!

[@malditoklee]

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

[@animE8776]

once its hardened, can the finished result be oxidized?

[@firemountaingemscustomerse7762]

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.

[@lindamuir921]

Can you use brush on the UV resin, if so, how would you clean your brush?

[@FireMountainGems]

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!

[@lindamuir921]

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

[@FireMountainGems]

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

[@lindamuir921]

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.

[@lindamuir921]

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.

[@moussapolytropos]

Is magic gloss only for polymer clay?

[@FireMountainGems]

Nope! You can use it with a range of items. Lisa shows how to use it to make a layered collage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmaZfZyJpMuibtU And to make a glass-like clear dome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5W9poGmZ52Fitk

[@wisterialane2761]

The product was so thick it wouldn`t pour. When I squeezed the bottle it came out as a clump and just sat there. I had to use a brush to spread it and it made a mess.

[@FireMountainGems]

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.

[@julierochforte7174]

Exquisite!

[@LadyBug-xp1ox]

Hello, Can you explain how this is non-toxic if it is still resin?

[@FireMountainGems]

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.

[@LadyBug-xp1ox]

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

[@farrenrohana]

No instructions with my bottle and never knew I needed a long wave UV lamp, it's really dusty outside where I live. Instructor of the tutorial never said anything plus it's super expensive, over $16.00 for 1 oz, and hard to find especially in Canada. Going to Art Resin 2 part epoxy as I can't trust other UV resins from China. They refuse to answer questions about whether the product has an odor or not which tells me they smell pretty bad. I wanted this for doll eyes especially and some other polymer clay work. Too bad it had the potential to solve a lot of issues.

[@lizjoe21750]

Lisa Pavelka - "It's not gonna cure until you're ready for it to cure" Lisa Pavelka Magic Glos - "It's never gonna cure. The jokes on YOU, SUCKAHHHHHH!" Enjoy my money. I hope you bought something nice with it.

[@FireMountainGems]

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.

[@UKMumfromthepool]

I know this is not relevant, but...are you related to Julia Roberts? You look so much like her, sound like her, smile like her and use the same hand gestures....sorry I found it hard to concentrate because I was so sure I was looking at Julia Roberts sibling!

[@FireMountainGems]

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