Fill a 30 ml syringe with polyacrylic or polyurethane. Push the syringe into the top of your ornament. Swirl the polyurethane around till fully coasted and tip the plastic ornament upside down on a cup to drain the excess. After about 2 minutes of draining, pour glitter into the ornament with a small funnel.
Can you use polyurethane for DIY ornaments?
Add about a tablespoon of polyurethane and swirl it around inside of the ornament. Empty the remaining back into the container. Position your ball on top of the plastic cup and make a funnel out of paper. And enough glitter to coat the inside of the ornament as you spin the ornament to get an even coating.
Which is better Polycrylic or polyurethane?
The formula has an acrylic base; polyurethane is added for better adhesion and durability. Polycrylic is not as durable as polyurethane and is meant to be used only on interior surfaces such as cabinets, furniture, and trim.
Can you use polyurethane on plastic?
Polyurethane can be used on plastic as long as the plastic surface is well-prepped before the polyurethane is applied. However, polyurethane is not the best finish to use on bare plastic. This is because plastic surfaces are not porous and the polyurethane has very little to adhere to.
How long do you let Polycrylic dry for ornaments?
I recommend at least 24 hours! The longer you let them sit the better though. I like to set mine upside down in an egg carton for a week so that the polycrylic can dry and the glitter can set.
How long should Polycrylic dry before adding glitter?
After it is covering the entire inside set the ornament upside down in the tiny paper cup of polycrylic so that the excess can drain out. Let it sit for about 1 minute before adding your glitter.
What is a substitute for Polycrylic?
You might find a polyurethane as a viable polycrylic alternative for a shiny look on your wood. When comparing polycrylic vs. polyurethane keep in mind the benefits of polyurethane. Polyurethane is a liquid-based plastic that dries on both wood and oil surfaces.
