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What sealants or coatings can be used with Craft Plastic/ Dura-Bright Film?

Clear – • Gel Medium • Misting a light layer of workable fixative, add 3 layers of Krylon Kamar varnish, then final 2 layers of Krylon UV protectant. • Rust-Oleum Triple Thick Glaze • Rust-Oleum Triple Thick Matte Glaze • Resin • Golden Isolation • Golden Archival Spray Varnish Opaque White – • Misting a Read the full article…

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What glues or adhesive can be used with Craft Plastic/ Dura-Bright Film?

Clear – • Grafix Double Tack Mounting Film • Gel Medium • 3M 77 spray adhesive • 3M 90 spray adhesive • Bearly Art Glue Opaque White – • Grafix Double Tack Mounting Film • Grafix Artist-tac • Double-Sided Tape • Super 77 spray adhesive • Gel mediums • 3M 77 spray adhesive • 3M Read the full article…

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Can you sew on Craft Plastic/ Dura-Bright Film?

All – Yes, you can stitch with a regular sewing machine and a regular needle. (Except 020” Clear)

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What can you use to cut the Craft Plastic Film?

All – scissors, craft scissors, punches (not the .020” clear), X-acto knife, and die-cut machines – manual or electronic

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Do you have a sealant recommendation for Shrink Film?

Yes, Plaid Mod Podge Dimensional Magic and Ranger Glossy Accents.

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Which side of the Imaging Print Film is printable?

The Inkjet film is only printable on one side, which is textured. The Laser film is printable on both sides.

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Can you use a heating tool on the Craft Plastic/ Dura-Bright Film?

Clear – Yes, they are heat tolerant. Opaque White – Yes, they are heat tolerant. Opaque Black – Yes, but not too close, too hot, or too long. All films can be moldable with heat.

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Will watercolors bead on Craft Plastic/ Dura-Bright Film?

Clear – Yes Opaque White – No, but they will flow. Opaque Black – No, but they will flow.

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Can mediums lift cleanly from Craft Plastic/ Dura-Bright Film? Can the surface be returned to blank?

All – Permanent mediums will not lift easily or at all. Water-based mediums can be lifted with water or alcohol.

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Will pens or markers smudge on Craft Plastic?

All – Permanent mediums will not smudge, water-based can smudge. To be sure you can coat with a sealant.

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