Commonly Asked Questions
First thing: give up the perfection!! Even Wendy doesn't get
a perfectly even spray every time. There will be some blops (is that a word?!).
Think of them as adding "movement" to your project!
Second – check out the DVD on the front page of our store's
website. If you’re a visual learner it will show you how to do different
techniques.
Below is what we send to our stores to answer commonly asked
Questions. Hopefully it will be helpful to you too.
Happy creating!
How to Use:
- For a light, evenly misted look hold Glimmer Mist away
from your project, and spray, such as you would when applying hairspray.
- For a thicker, raindrop application hold Glimmer Mist
closer to your project while spraying. Do not move the sprayer too much, or too
fast.
- For a pooling effect, which gives intense color, spray
Glimmer Mist very closely and directly on your project.
You can let Glimmer Mist air dry or use a heating tool to
speed up the drying process.
Please note that while Glimmer Mist is attractive when just
using one color, layering multiple colors also adds a beautiful richness to
your projects.
Visit our blog spot at: www.glimmermist.blogspot.com
for ideas!
Some of our Favorite Places to Use Glimmer Mist:
- Dries instantly on wood
- Looks fabulous on chipboard and paper
- Sticks to metal and glass
- Pools on plastic to create a stained glass effect
- Makes your stickers shimmer
- “Pops” your fabric or paper flowers
- Adds a gorgeous sheen to lace, ribbon, twill and fabrics
(will wash out!)
Glimmer Mist applications are limited only by your
creativity!
Commonly Asked Questions
The sprayer dribbles:
When you spray, make sure your finger is not hanging over
the front edge of the sprayer. When the Glimmer Mist disburses it will hit your
finger and dribble back down onto the rim of the sprayer. The next time you
shake it or tip it, it will dribble out. If your finger is pulled back the
Glimmer Mist will spray out in the pattern it was intended to and as much won't
go back into the cap.
When you push down on the sprayer some of it gets into the
rim of the cap. Before you shake it the next time, pop the sprayer part off and
tip out an excess.
The sprayer gets clogged:
To prevent it getting clogged - make sure you shake all the
bottles of Glimmer Mist really well before you spray it. The Glimmer part
settles as the bottom and if the bottle isn't shaken really well the sprayer
will suck up too much glimmer for the sprayer to handle.
To clear out the sprayer - take the top part off and put
canned air down by the hole. Spray the canned air. You can also put the canned
air to the outside of the hole and spray it that way.
You don’t like the Spray Pattern:
You want a fine mist – Push the sprayer down quickly and
move it across the surface of your project like you’re applying hairspray. You
want to keep your hand moving quickly and evenly across your project. Bear in
mind the nature of the product is that it may take you several tries to a
completely even spray pattern. Practice spray before you do your final project.
You want a “splotchy” look – Push to sprayer down halfway
while aiming at your project. Don’t move the sprayer too much or too fast.
The paper is curling:
Glimmer Mist is a water-based spray that can make lightweight
mediums (like tags and paper) curl as it dries. There are a number of ways you
can correct this:
- Use a heat tool on both sides of your paper
- Iron your paper
- After it’s dry, place a heavy object on it for a few
minutes
Will it stain my hands and/or clothes?
As with any arts and crafts project, messes happen. Glimmer
Mist will come out of your clothes in almost all circumstances. It may take a
couple of washings so make sure you check before you put it in the dryer.
Glimmer Mist on your hands comes off best with shampoo – so once you’re out of
the shower it should be gone! It will also come off with several washings from
soap.
Will it fade in the sun?
Yes! Glimmer Mist will fade if left in the sun. You may be
able to resist fading if you use a UV protective coating over your project.
Is Glimmer Mist water resistant?
No, Glimmer Mist is water based and does not use pigment
dye. Therefore, it will run if exposed to moisture. If you’re planning on using
Glimmer Mist in a humid environment (bathroom décor, for example) put a
protective coating over it.
My stamped images get blurry after being sprayed:
There are two ways to use Glimmer Mist with stamped images.
If you’re using archival ink, you can spray Glimmer Mist on top of your stamped
image and it won’t run. If you don’t use archival ink, spray the Glimmer Mist
first and stamp your image when it’s dry
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