pete Report post Posted March 11, 2009 I just finished painting a purse and used Fiebing's acrylic dye. What can I use to top coat it that won't smear/melt it? I don't have a sprayer so I will be daubing it on. I have the Stohlman books but can't find the answers. pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Hi Pete, I haven't used the Fiebings acrylics, but I'd suggest using some sort of acrylic spray sealer to "set" the paint. I just use a matte finish from Krylon that you can get anywhere. If you are going to "daub" anything on, I'd be really careful not to do any brushing from side to side as whatever you use might move the paint around. Get a piece of scrap and try out whatever finsihes you have and see what might work best. Hopefully Tina or someone that uses a lot of acrylics on purses and stuff has some more ideas for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kseidel Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Pete, Acrylic Resolene works well as a top coat over acrylic paints. It applies ok with a woolskin or rag or sponge, just wipe it on and let it dry. It seems that you have ruined the piece in the beginning, but be patient, it dries clear and smooth. Everything else that I have used strips the dye. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
