Clear coating...best way?

[Jodo Kast 3]

Real basic description.

I`ve made a run of pins that I`m using a sticker graphic for the face of the pin. I`d like to throw a layer of clear coat over the sticker to make it more durable.

Anybody done this or have any advise on whats the simplest stuff to use?



Any help is greatly appreciated.

JK3

 

[EricHart]

You have a wide range of choices depending on what your materials your prop is made out of, and what kind of protection you are looking for.

That being said, for a sticker on a pin, my first choice would be one of the spray cans of clear coat (I mainly use Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic). You have a choice between matte, stain and gloss, it's easy to use and easy to make look good, it dries quickly, and it gives a lot of protection.

 

[EricHart]

I should have added that it is also great for spraying over paper because it won't make the ink bleed or run.

 

[Jodo Kast 3]

Eric....


Thank you. That will help big time.


JK3

 

[exoray]

Most paper fixatives are lacquer based to prevent bleeding of water based inks... So you might want to try a lacquer clear coat or even a clear fixative that you will find in scrapbook isles of the hobby store...

 

[chuckyAPP]

What if you experiment on one with two part epoxy glue...two or five minute set times. Mix some up...brush it on...hit it with a heat gun to level out the glue and let it set. It will be clear and nothing would be more durable.

 

[C0mmand3rC0dy]

I've been using Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic (walmart) for the past couple of years, works like a charm. I would say watch for overspraying though!