From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Mathieu_Ren=E9?= <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 15:17:39 -0400
Subject: [Puptcrit] Safe Varnish?


Hi all.

I'll be making a pendant or a brooch for a customer very soon, and am 
wondering what sort of varnish would be best to protect it.  I'm planning to 
make it in a very refined sort of paper mache strips. The information I get 
here would also be useful for future puppet products I'm developping for 
selling.

So far, none of the acrylic spray sealers I tried would be strong enough to 
fit my criterias.
I'd rather use a spray, for ease of use, and nicer finish than painted on.
Also, I need the protective finish to be non-toxic, and impervious to 
alcohol.

I'd prefer a matte varnish, but if something like epoxy is what is needed, I 
can go for a "glazed" look.


.What would you reccomend?

.Which (if any) of the following are non toxic once fully cured?
Are they going to "yellow" over time?

-epoxy counter top varnish (like Nu-lustre 55 or Envirotex lite)
-Polyuerethane (like Flecto Varathane)


Thanks!




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