Product Spotlight: Crystal Effects

Crystal Effects is a water based clear lacquer that adds depth and texture.  It will appear cloudy as you apply it, but will dry to a clear shine.

Features and Benefits:

• gives a high gloss shine to any image
• creates amazing 3-D effects
• applicator tip is tiny and provides great control
• distributed exclusively by Stampin' UP!
• water based for quick and easy clean up
• dries completely within an hour if applied in thin coat
• non toxic
• acid free
• product #101055 7.95 page 204

Tips and Tricks: 

• use at room temperature
• always store upright
• prior to use place upside down in a cup, allowing air bubbles to rise to the top. 
• when applying keep your nozzle down until you have completely finished adding it to your project
• apply slowly
• allow to completely dry before handling....several thin coats are better than one thick coat. 
• do not use a heat tool- it will bubble and ruin your project
• because it is water based, it can cause SU markers or ink to bleed- so carefully apply thin coats

Some Great Uses for Crystal Effects:

• an adhesive for embellishments
• simulate water drops or dew
• add to eyes to give them a glossy look
• to glue DSP to a button
• use with dazzling diamonds to add a pop of sparkle
• use as icicles on winter projects
• re-glue stamps to wood blocks
• use to create the illusion of glass when applied over a vase, eyeglasses, windows etc
• use as a fray check on ribbon ends
• coat top of brad with crystal effects then dip in glitter