31 March 2009 ~ 12 Comments

Using Diamond Glaze for Paper Beads

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I have been experimenting on different types of top coats for the paper beads to make it glossy and take on a hard shape and glass like appearance. I found that Diamond Glaze which is mainly use for setting pictures into photo charms is a good medium to coat your paper beads. It is a water based dimensional glue and dries quickly. We have a video on how to apply it to your beads.





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12 Responses to “Using Diamond Glaze for Paper Beads”

  1. Silvia 11 April 2009 at 6:12 pm Permalink

    Hi there, i was wondering, where can i buy the diamond glass product???…..I live in Montreal.

    Thanks a lot.

    Silvia

  2. JaniceMae 15 April 2009 at 3:42 pm Permalink

    Hi Silvia,

    Please check aubreysbeads.com, I also have a tutorial on how to use them.

  3. GarykPatton 16 June 2009 at 7:59 am Permalink

    I think I will try to recommend this post to my friends and family, cuz it’s really helpful.

  4. Stephanie France 4 August 2009 at 9:39 pm Permalink

    I was wondering how to get the more rounded looking beads. I see them on your videos but the demos all show you making the more longer looking beads. Thank you.

  5. Linda W. 26 February 2010 at 6:10 pm Permalink

    I am new at paper beading and tried several products also Thank you so much for this tip. Silvia from Montreal if this helps you, Diamond Glaze, go on line and check, Amazon.com , e-bay has it too.

  6. Maureen 4 August 2010 at 12:59 pm Permalink

    I use acrylic varnish (i.e. Liquitex Gloss Varnish)to coat my paper beads and it works really well. I had been told that Diamond Glaze tended to wear off but I’ve never tried it myself. Mod Podge is not a good option as it gets sticky in the humidity.

    Maureen
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/reenrose

  7. Ashley Pun 22 September 2010 at 4:15 pm Permalink

    Another great product is Janice Mae’s Vibrance, which is specifically made for paper beads.

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    Ashley

  8. JaniceMae 17 June 2011 at 10:39 pm Permalink

    Hi Patti!
    You will achieve great results if you apply Diamond Glaze first and then Vibrance. Diamond glaze acts as a glue and sealer, the Vibrance makes it hard and water resistant. Thanks for the question. Janice

  9. Patti 18 June 2011 at 7:07 am Permalink

    Thank you Janice
    Patti

  10. Cathy 18 June 2011 at 4:38 pm Permalink

    Janice
    Do you prefer to paint on the Diamond Glaze and Vibrance or do you like to dip them and hang to dry?
    Thank you for your time!
    Cathy

  11. Dawn! 13 August 2011 at 9:41 pm Permalink

    I was wondering if this glaze was also water proof. Thats been the hardest thing for me to find!

  12. Andee 16 August 2011 at 12:14 pm Permalink

    Do you ever have problems with the beads sticking to the toothpicks after you glaze them?


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