March's Tip: Liquid Glass

Liquid Glass is very versatile and has many, many uses. It is one of the best all around adhesives that I have found, but you can also make images shine or look 3-D and you can add liquid glass to any stamped image to make it pop.

Basically, all you have to do is squeeze it out to cover the desired area and that's it! Here are a few tips on how to use this product efficiently:

1. Don't shake the bottle! When you shake the bottle it adds bubbles and makes the surface less smooth when you squeeze it out. If you have bubbles, gently squeeze a little out onto scrap paper so that you can get the air bubbles out before your start your project.
2. Be sure to clean off the tip each time you use it so you don't get globs of it stuck to the outside.
3. A little bit of this goes a long way. For instance, when I am using it to apply chipboard, I apply it in small dots to the inside surface only. This eliminates the excess liquid from seeping out onto my project.
4. Allow time to dry. 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness. If it's really thick let it sit longer.
5. Add glitter to the liquid glass before it dries, apply patterned cardstock to clear buttons, apply to the center of a stamped flower for that 3-D effect or use to apply chipboard or other heavier items to your project.
6. If you are using liquid glass on an image that will but cut out, first stamp the image, apply liquid glass, and then cut out after drying. If you cut out the image before applying the liquid glass, the paper may curl.