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    soap
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        Hello, just a simple question for the experts here in this forum.
        I made something with DAS air drying clay and with Hobbycraft (UK) Air-Drying Clay. I want to be able to sell it, and so it needs to be waterproof. I am going to paint it – assuming acrylics are most suitable?
        But does it need a protective varnish after acrylic paint to make it waterproof? Acrylic paint usually dries up pretty plasticy so perhaps it is enough?
        If it needs a varnish, what do I use? I’ve spotted Fimo varnish, will that do? Do I need a special clay-varnish?
        Many thanks in advance! really appreciated.

        Soap

        #1181825
        Stug67
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            Hi I have just started with air clay and I have been told to undercoat the model first with a matt acrylic undercoat to seal it. Then you can air brush/paint it in acrylics. Then spray that with a standard matt varnish..hope this helps..

            What have you made? i’d like to see it if you have any pics. Check my dragon out if you like, it is my first.

            #1181823
            soap
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                Thanks! After doing some research I will paint it with acrylics and then varnish it with this fimo varnish I found on ebay….Hope it will work. Will show when its finished. Your dragon looks amazing! Mine is nothing that fancy…I am no sculptor but a painter….this was just a bit of fun on the side….

                #1181824
                ShawnD
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                    Just spray it with a matte varnish after you paint it with acrylics..

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