Sculpey® Glazes

Polymer Clay Sealers From Sculpey®

Polymer clay satin glaze from Sculpey® produces a highly lustrous, clean finish and is perfect for coating all baked Sculpey® products. This air-drying acrylic glaze will finish your clay creations with a smooth, matte glaze, and you can thin it using water. 

Sculpey® Satin Glaze is a highly sought-after polymer clay sealer known for covering imperfections and offering a compatible surface for colored clay paints and finishes. 

To use polymer clay satin glaze, apply thin coats, allowing 30 minutes of dry time between each. Let your clay piece air-dry for 24 hours before revealing a beautiful matte finish. You can add glaze to uncured or cured clay for permanent protection.

What Is a Polymer Clay Glaze?

A glaze or varnish is a coating that many clayers use for their polymer clay pieces. Glaze seals any paint on your clay creations and lends more durability to your projects. It can also give your piece a beautiful shine if you use a glossy glaze.

High-Quality Polymer Clay Sealer for Your Projects

At Sculpey®, we strive to provide all the tools you need to unleash your creativity, whether you're working on a homemade gift or preparing for an art project. Our Sculpey® Satin Glaze is the perfect final touch to your creations, thanks to its:

• - Ease of use: A twist cap allows for more control over where you apply the coating.
• - Versatility: Our products work well with any acrylic, water-based finish or paint. These glazes are also compatible with all of our oven-bake clays.
• - Durability: With our polymer clay sealer, you can preserve your clay design's unique qualities for a long time to come.

Six Tips for Glazing Polymer Clay

When you want to glaze your polymer clay pieces, make sure to:

1. Stir the glaze gently and be careful not to shake the bottle. This action can help prevent air bubbles from forming.
2. If your glaze is too thick, try thinning it with water. Add a few drops, then let the glaze sit for an hour. Repeat this until you get the consistency you want.
3. Hang your clay creation by a hook instead of allowing it to lay flat to dry. Find a small piece of steel wire, then make a small hook on one side and a larger hook on the other using tweezers.
4. Avoid paint smudges while glazing. You should always ensure your paint is completely dry before adding a glaze. 
5. Glaze your polymer pieces two or three times. On the first try, use a brush to go over the painted area very carefully. Then, use a thicker coat the next one or two times you use our polymer clay satin glaze. This method prevents your glaze from peeling.
6. You should test your glaze before applying it to the entire piece, because some art mediums may cause your clay to become sticky.

How Do You Glaze Polymer Clay Charms?

The best way to glaze your clay charms is by using a brush. Ensure you rinse your brush off after each use and simply coat your charm with glaze like you would with paint. Next, let your piece dry by hanging it in an area that's clean and well-ventilated for about four hours.

Because the glaze may collect at the bottom of the charms, use a clean tissue to lightly dab this clay area as the charms hang to dry. 

Keep in mind that glazing your piece is not necessary — it's entirely up to you and what you'd like to do with your charm. You can also choose to only glaze certain parts of your project if you want that shine on some areas and not others. 

What's the Difference Between Sculpey® Satin Glaze and Sculpey® Gloss Glaze? 

The main difference between Sculpey® Satin Glaze and Sculpey® Gloss Glaze is their respective finishes - glossy or satin.

Finish off your clay creation with a high gloss glaze. Sculpey® glaze provides a smooth seal to set your clay, cover imperfections and offer a compatible surface for colored clay paints and finishes. 

• Twist cap for precise flow control.
• Provides a durable seal or finish for baked clay items.
• Compatible with acrylic water-based finishes.
• Apply thin coats, allowing 30 minutes of dry time between coats.
• Let air dry for 24 hours.
• To thin, add a couple drops of water and gently stir.
• High shine glossy finish
• 1 fl oz.

Sculpey® Gloss Glaze Works With All Oven-Bake Clays

You can use Sculpey® Gloss Glaze on any brand of polymer clay. This polymer clay glaze provides a functional, attractive finishing touch for all your creations.

For the best results:

• Refrain from applying Sculpey® Gloss Glaze too thickly on your projects as it can peel.
• Add a few drops of water to achieve the desired consistency if your Sculpey® glaze becomes too thick.
• Thin the clay with water and apply two to three thin coats as opposed to one thick one.
• Avoid spray glazes as they can turn sticky due to the interaction between the clay and propellant.
• Twist the cap for precise flow control, open halfway for detail work or open completely to flood.
• Test a small section of your project first before glazing a painted piece.
• Apply Sculpey® Gloss Glaze and allow it to dry completely.
• Observe your project for any interactions with the glaze.

When to Use Sculpey® Gloss Glaze

A quality glaze is the final step of any clay sculpting project, so add Sculpey® Gloss Glaze to the end of your project directions. Professionals prize Sculpey® Gloss Glaze because it's designed to enhance the look of complete polymer clay projects. This Sculpey® glaze will make your creations more durable, so set the clay and smoothly cover minor imperfections. You can even use the polymer clay glaze with acrylic water-based finishes for more design flexibility.

inish off your clay creation with a smooth matte glaze. Sculpey glaze provides a smooth seal to set your clay, cover imperfections, and offer a compatible surface for colored clay paints and finishes. 

• Twist cap for precise flow control 
• Provides a durable seal or finish for baked clay items. 
• Compatible with acrylic-water based finishes.
• Apply thin coats, allowing 30 minute dry time between coats. 
• Let air dry for 24 hours. 
• To thin – add a couple drops of water and gently stir. 
• Beautiful matte finish 
• 1 fl oz.

Polymer Clay Sealers From Sculpey®

Polymer clay satin glaze from Sculpey® produces a highly lustrous, clean finish and is perfect for coating all baked Sculpey® products. This air-drying acrylic glaze will finish your clay creations with a smooth, matte glaze, and you can thin it using water. 

Sculpey® Satin Glaze is a highly sought-after polymer clay sealer known for covering imperfections and offering a compatible surface for colored clay paints and finishes. 

To use polymer clay satin glaze, apply thin coats, allowing 30 minutes of dry time between each. Let your clay piece air-dry for 24 hours before revealing a beautiful matte finish. You can add glaze to uncured or cured clay for permanent protection.

What Is a Polymer Clay Glaze?

A glaze or varnish is a coating that many clayers use for their polymer clay pieces. Glaze seals any paint on your clay creations and lends more durability to your projects. It can also give your piece a beautiful shine if you use a glossy glaze.

High-Quality Polymer Clay Sealer for Your Projects

At Sculpey®, we strive to provide all the tools you need to unleash your creativity, whether you're working on a homemade gift or preparing for an art project. Our Sculpey® Satin Glaze is the perfect final touch to your creations, thanks to its:

• - Ease of use: A twist cap allows for more control over where you apply the coating.
• - Versatility: Our products work well with any acrylic, water-based finish or paint. These glazes are also compatible with all of our oven-bake clays.
• - Durability: With our polymer clay sealer, you can preserve your clay design's unique qualities for a long time to come.

Six Tips for Glazing Polymer Clay

When you want to glaze your polymer clay pieces, make sure to:

1. Stir the glaze gently and be careful not to shake the bottle. This action can help prevent air bubbles from forming.
2. If your glaze is too thick, try thinning it with water. Add a few drops, then let the glaze sit for an hour. Repeat this until you get the consistency you want.
3. Hang your clay creation by a hook instead of allowing it to lay flat to dry. Find a small piece of steel wire, then make a small hook on one side and a larger hook on the other using tweezers.
4. Avoid paint smudges while glazing. You should always ensure your paint is completely dry before adding a glaze. 
5. Glaze your polymer pieces two or three times. On the first try, use a brush to go over the painted area very carefully. Then, use a thicker coat the next one or two times you use our polymer clay satin glaze. This method prevents your glaze from peeling.
6. You should test your glaze before applying it to the entire piece, because some art mediums may cause your clay to become sticky.

How Do You Glaze Polymer Clay Charms?

The best way to glaze your clay charms is by using a brush. Ensure you rinse your brush off after each use and simply coat your charm with glaze like you would with paint. Next, let your piece dry by hanging it in an area that's clean and well-ventilated for about four hours.

Because the glaze may collect at the bottom of the charms, use a clean tissue to lightly dab this clay area as the charms hang to dry. 

Keep in mind that glazing your piece is not necessary — it's entirely up to you and what you'd like to do with your charm. You can also choose to only glaze certain parts of your project if you want that shine on some areas and not others. 

What's the Difference Between Sculpey® Satin Glaze and Sculpey® Gloss Glaze? 

The main difference between Sculpey® Satin Glaze and Sculpey® Gloss Glaze is their respective finishes - glossy or satin.