How do you use gilders paste on metal?

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1. Dab your paste with a cloth rag, and rub the object in a circular motion.
2. After about 10 minutes, you can gently rub the whole surface to highlight depressed details.
3. Depending on the material used and its surface, it should take about 30 to 60 minutes to be dry to the touch and 12 hours to complete the cure time.

Does gilders paste need to be sealed?

Gilders Paste is a wax-based medium used to highlight metal, wood, ceramics, polymer clay, bisque, candles, gourds and more! There are varying opinions if you need to seal the Gilders Paste (after it has fully dried for 12 hours). We recommend that you do seal it with a clear matte finish acrylic spray sealer.

Is gilders paste waterproof?

The fact GILDERS® Paste Wax is water resistant makes it a terrific medium for decorating pots.

Can you use gilders paste on leather?

Gilder’s Paste is a truly versatile wax based coloring medium. You can use it to color so many things – metal, wood, polymer clay, ceramics, to name a few. I’ve used it on metal, leather, resin clay and now wood!!

What is gilders paste wax used for?

Use GILDERS® paste wax on metal, wood, ceramic applications, and more. Each color can be applied using a soft cloth, finger, brush or other applicator to create attractive finishes and textures. GILDERS® paste wax can be dry brushed on or thinned out with paint thinner to extend paint, stain or wash effect.

How do I reconstitute gilders paste?

Is there anything I can do to rejuvenate GILDERS® paste wax? Yes—just add a few drops of either paint thinner, mineral spirits, turpentine (turps), or Turpenoid (turpentine substitute), knife in, and mix. You’re ready to go. The ability to rejuvenate this product allows a long shelf life.

How do I revive gilders paste?

Can you thin paste wax?

Here’s how to do it. Add some mineral spirits to the paste wax to dissolve it. The wax will apply in a thin coating. The solvent will quickly evaporate, after which you can wipe off the excess wax with a rag.

Is gilding wax durable?

Gilding wax is durable enough to remain on the top surface.

What is gilders paste made of?

Baroque Art Gilders Paste is made of highly concentrated metallic and organic pigments blended with a wax base. It can be used both indoors and outdoors with little or no surface preparation.