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Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I prepare the
surface to be painted?
Degrease with alcohol (methylated spirits).
Once the Decorfin Relief outliner has been applied,
how much time must elapse before the Vitrail colours can
be used?
It is suggested to wait at least 30 minutes for the
Decorfin Relief outliners to dry, before applying the
Vitrail colours.
How to prevent the colours from dripping?
On a rounded object, work on the horizontal section.
Allow it to dry a few minutes, turn the object and then
start over.
How can I correct an error?
If the colour is still wet, use a cotton swab, soak
in the odourless mineral spirit, to remove the Vitrail
colours and simply use water to erase the Decorfin Relief
outliners.
How to get a straight line with the Decorfin Relief
outliner?
Before starting, always wipe off the excess paint
that comes out of the tube. When applying it, use the
tube as if it was a pencil and make sure to exert a
constant pressure.
How to lighten the Vitrail colours?
Use the Vitrail medium lightening : it allows to
lighten the colours without changing their qualities or
fluidifying them.
Where to let dry the work?
The object must be kept, preferably out of dust and
in a dry room, during the 6 to 8 hours needed to dry.
With which other products can the Vitrail colours be
used?
To obtain transparent and opaque effects, use jointly
the Vitrail colours and Decorfin Relief outliners with
the Ceramic colours.
What is the bowl technique?
This simple technique will allow you to realize
marbling effects. Poor a few drops of different Vitrail
colours in a bowl full of water. The drops fuse when in
contact with the water and give beautiful effects. Then,
transfer the colour by ap
Once dry, must the object be baked?
No, of course not ! The Vitrail colours must not be
baked. Once dry, they are durable and resist to a light
washing in cold water without soaking, as well as to
window cleaner.
Can we eat out of objects decorated with Vitrail?
No. These colours are intended for decorative
purposes.
How to fluidify the paint if it seems too thick?
Add some odourless mineral spirit and stir.
IMPORTANT:
Vitrail is solvent-based and therefore unsuitable for
school use.
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