Liquitex Acrylic Soft Body Glossies

Liquitex GlossiesTM are water based acrylic enamels that are specially formulated to adhere to slick, non-porous materials such as: glass, tiles, glazed ceramics, stoneware, china, enamelware, primed metal, wood and other non-oily surfaces.

Characteristics
. Air-dried colors dry to a durable, high gloss finish.
. Heat-set colors dry to a scratch resistant, high gloss finish.
. All colors are lightfast. Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications (when heat set).
. All Glossies colors are intermixable and can be easily blended to achieve any color.
. Non-Toxic and contain no solvents. Clean up with soap and water.
. For additional information refer to the Techniques section: Glass, Tile & Ceramics and Heat Setting.

Use and Care
. Heat-set Glossies will soften when soaked in hot water or exposed to heat and return to proper hardness upon cooling. Allow to cool prior to rubbing, cleaning or wetting surface.
. Hand wash in warm water with mild dishwashing detergent.
. Do not place extremely hot pans, etc. on baked Glossies.
. Not recommended for shower stall tile installation. Repeated exposure to hot water will adversely affect adhesion.
. Not recommended for "heavy use" applications, such as kitchen countertops, floors, etc.
. Do not clean Glossies (heat set or air-dried) with scouring cleaners, as they will abrade surface.
. Care should be taken if using grout in between heat set Glossies tiles. Grout is abrasive and can scratch surface. A non-abrasive acrylic tile grout is recommended.
. Do not use on flexible surfaces.
. Do not use in food contact surface applications.
. May be used on outside of mugs, bowls, etc.
. Do not paint within the top 3/4" (20mm) of drinking vessel. May be painted on underside of clear glass dishes.

Characteristics of Acrylic Paints
. Water soluble colors while wet.
. Permanent, water insoluble when dry. Built-up surfaces will remain free of cracks and chips.
. Air-dry by evaporation. Thin paint films: 10 - 20 minutes. Thick paint films: 1 hour - 3 days.
. Surface of a dry acrylic can be cleaned by gently washing with soap and water.
. Keep brushes wet. Clean up brushes, hands and palette with soap and water.
. Little odor, no fumes, nonflammable. Uses non-toxic thinners and mediums.
. Do not mix with turpentine or oils. Mix only with other acrylic emulsion paints or mediums.

Cleanup Acrylic Paints
. From hands: Wet or dried acrylic paint cleans with soap and water.
. From brushes: Clean wet brushes with soap & water. Clean dried acrylic brushes with acetone, denatured alcohol or equivalent product. These cleaning solutions are toxic. Care should be taken during use.
. From clothing: While paint is wet, clean with water and/or window cleaner. Dried acrylic paint is permanent on fabric.
. From painted surface: While paint is wet, wipe with damp rag, clean with water. When paint is dry, simply paint over surface with desired colors and motif.