Although most vinyl kits are now phthalphate and lead free we really do not know for sure what health risks may arise from continued exposure to heating the vinyl parts when setting the heat dry oil paints. My main concern was for my family – I did not want to find out down the line that I had damaged them in any way by exposing them to fumes that may be revealed as toxic in some way. Will the colours stay true? Yes, absolutely. All oil based paints yellow over time depending on how much light they are subjected to – including Genesis paints. Our paints have no oil in at all and the colours will always remain true. The air dry paints are basically water based but they cannot be mixed with just water. If you want to mix your own from the pure paint you will need to mix in other mediums from the range. The mediums are:- Consider factors such as the artwork’s intended use, display location, and overall aesthetic when making your choice. Latest Posts We are sure you will be as happy with them as we are but if you have any further questions or queries we will be more than happy to help.

The washes can be used as they are but are also fully mixable with other paints and mediums in the range if you want to tweak the shades, texture, consistency or drying time. The washes are a perfect product for beginners or those who are not confident with mixing colours or those who do not want to waste time constantly mixing their paints. They also provide a wonderful base for those who like to experiment. What if I want to vary my skin tones? Not a problem. You can vary the amounts of each layer you apply to achieve different looks i.e. more layers of pigment for darker/jaundiced look; more blues and darker reds for newborn and mottled looks. With seemingly endless variations – from spot UV to high gloss coatings to a softer, more subtle matte that gives your product a more luxurious look, to velvet-like satin that adds a touch of softness and refinement – there’s a lot to consider. What if I want to mix my own colours? The whole range is fully interchangeable. Any of the washes, detailing paints, mediums and pure paints can be mixed with each other.

In many cases, especially if your product isn’t being handled a lot, varnish is a much more economical way to add a layer of basic protection to your product without investing in the higher cost of laminates. A Seemingly Endless Variety of Options and Techniques Make sure you keep your hands oil/grease free and work in a dust free environment away from lint or pet hairs! Varnish isn’t just divided by types, like satin and gloss, but also compromises different techniques as well. The UV in UV coating means that the liquid coating is applied and then cured with UV drying lamps. This makes the finished product very resistant to being rubbed or scratched.

Dries in around 30 minutes depending on conditions but requires a curing time of 24-48 hours to properly set. When deciding between matte vs gloss varnish, it’s important to consider the context in which your artwork will be displayed. Some factors to keep in mind include: On the other hand, gloss varnish has a shiny, reflective finish that can make colors appear more vibrant and add depth to your piece. It can also help protect your artwork from UV damage and other environmental factors.Thank you for choosing our paints for your reborning – we are sure you will enjoy using them and that you will be pleased with how easy to use they are. They are totally versatile and are suited to reborn artists of all skill levels. They are specifically designed to work well on vinyl with the correct, easy preparation!

Distilled water thinner is highly recommended for diluting the pure paints. Tap water has many additives and impurities that may affect the pigments over time. It can form a scum on the paint, develop an awful smell and can even grow mould LWhat if I work much slower? No problem, you just need to add a little of our ‘Slow Drying Medium’ and you can adjust the drying time to suit your pace. This varnish provides a durable finish without too much sheen. It has the lowest sheen of all our varnishes and gives a lovely 'skin feel'.

These paints are bottled in 10ml bottles with tamper proof lids. They have a ‘dropper stopper’ that allows you to add drops of paint to your palette to avoid waste. You can remove this stopper and use straight from the bottle if preferred. They are designed to be used with a brush and again consist of a mixture of pigments and mediums for direct application to the vinyl but can also be mixed with any of the products from the range. Choose a suitable gloss varnish for the medium use. You should not use a gloss varnish for oil paintings on acrylic paintings or watercolors. Which varnish is suitable by medium Gloss varnish is more durable and resistant to scratches and scuffs, making it a good choice for high-traffic areas or pieces that will be handled frequently. Varnish is also flexible in terms of how it can be applied, which can create some unique and intense looks. Not only does it protect against scuffs, fingerprints and smudges, it also increases the perceived value of the product. Varnish can be applied via spot finishing or in different processes that span the whole sheet.Encaustic paintings typically do not require varnish due to the natural protection provided by the wax medium. The table below offers a summary of the recommended varnish types (gloss, matte, or fixative) for some of the more common painting mediums, taking into account the protection and aesthetic enhancement each varnish offers for the respective medium. Matte vs gloss varnish by medium Painting Medium TLDR: The choice between matte and gloss varnish depends on personal preference and the desired effect for your artwork. Matte varnish provides a natural, non-reflective finish suitable for textured pieces which is great for when photographing artworks, while gloss varnish offers a shiny, reflective finish that enhances colors and durability. Consider factors like display location, lighting, texture, and the medium used when choosing between the two types of varnish. Matte Varnish But you do need to keep in mind that some types of varnishes are not suitable for the medium so I have provided a table of the most common mediums and the types of varnish I think best suits. Bottled drinking water and filtered water still contain trace elements and minerals that may also affect the paint over time so are not recommended either. These same adverse effects can also occur over time with de-ionised water which is purer than the others but not as pure as distilled water which is literally condensed steam.