I used the 2X on a miniature piano that I had painted and overtime. It picks up a lot of scratches. Not to mention any small drop of moisture will turn into a spot that’s impossible to fix. Just something to keep in mind.

@WelzieArt

7 ай бұрын

Yeah any spray coat is not perfect and shouldn’t be expected to hold up to serious use 🤙🏼

Hi Welzie. I'm an artist building wooden intarsia pieces which I'm coating with acrylic paint. I should be sealing the pieces with a regular water based sealant / varnish, but I far prefer the Rustoleum clear coat finish. Only thing is I've read that acrylic paint should be sealed with water-based product because the paint is elastic while polyurethane products are not and may cause damage in the long run. Do you have any thoughts on this? How long have you been using this method? I put a lot of work into my pieces so I want to make sure I do the right thing in the end.

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

I think it will be fine the enamel spray over the acrylic. But I do suggest doing some experimenting with different products. This spray is a cheap and easy solution but if you are making really cool pieces you should always be using the best possible materials. Stay inspired! Aloha 🤙🏼

I’m doing an outdoor wooden sign. I’d like to use Posca acrylic markers, but is it ok to use water based paint for something that will live outdoors? Also, what kind of paint would you recommend that I do my solid color base cost with? Sand or not sand? Would this sealant work for this outdoor project?

@WelzieArt

6 ай бұрын

Water based paint does work. house paint is water based and holds up great. Posca may work on the acrylic paint and you can spray a clear coat over that. Hope this helps 🤙🏼

I’m planning to get my guitar signed and I’m going to use the deco color oil based marker and I’m wondering if Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Gloss would work the same?? And would it make the oil marker bleed or take it completely off??

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

It shouldn’t bleed or take it completely off. As long as oil or enamel is going over the oil based marker it should be fine

Thanks for sharing your amazing work! I also have a unique project and question. I am casting white bonded marble statues and need to paint them with colorful artwork, basically using the statue as my canvas. The statue will be placed in a permanent location outdoors in northern USA (cold, rain, snow, heat). I've been using a Maker-Pro primer as the first coat, letting it dry and then painting using Liquitex acrylics (and similar brands). Then I send it to a fiberglass shop who clear coats it for me. After a month outside, the entire paint job just peels off the statue, like a facial mask. What am I doing wrong?

@WelzieArt

2 ай бұрын

Painting on Marble doesn’t really work. That’s why you don’t see it anywhere. Since your painting it you might as well use wood so the paint can bond. If you have a good fiberglass shop you can pour the mold with resin and paint that. But you’re not doing anything wrong. Marble just can be painted

Awesome video! I tried to add a design on scuba diving fins in the past using a white oil-based marker. Unfortunately, after diving with them the design cracked off. I think this is partly from the water but also from the fins slightly flexing. Would this clear coat spray help stop that?

@WelzieArt

5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t think the spray will help much. Worth a try but the flexing of the fin is where you’re getting the cracks. You can try an acrylic paint pen, it won’t stay on as long but might have less cracking. But with the amount of flex in the fin you’re going to have a hard time keeping any paint from cracking.

@narkedtom

5 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt thank you for getting back to me on this! I think you’re right about the flexing being the main issue. I don’t suppose there is a flexible pen ink out there is there?

@WelzieArt

5 ай бұрын

@narkedtom you could try oil based paint. It might be a little more elastic being thicker but you’re going to have to experiment. Good luck!

Hi, if I have a Glass bottle signed in Sharpie Pen. Can I use the spray mentioned to protect just the signature & will the spray be visible please? Can you recommend anything suitable please? Thanks.

@WelzieArt

10 ай бұрын

The spray might be visible. If this is a collectors item I would just not touch it. Sharpies stay on pretty long. Probably as long as a clear coat so you might as well just not coat it unless it’s going to get heavily used. Hope this helps. 🤙🏼

Im worried the matte is going to feel like sand paper on my skin, should i just go with gloss, or is the matte fine.

How long does it take to dry? I plan on using corn hole boards as a guest book for our wedding. Having the guests sign their names with an oil based sharpie paint marker. Do you think if it was sprayed after all of the guests were done that it could be used an hour later?

@WelzieArt

2 ай бұрын

If it’s warm weather it should be ok. Make sure to spray lightly and don’t let the spray puddle. Keep in the sun till you need to use but should be fine

what would you recommend for protecting sharpie signatures on a plastic surface?

@WelzieArt

4 ай бұрын

This product , the crystal clear spray enamel should work great

Nice short vid thanks! Would it work on metal?

@WelzieArt

Ай бұрын

I’ve sprayed it on metal. Works ok. You should do a couple experiments first

Do you think this would work on a 6 foot plastic table? We are going to get a bunch people to sign the table as a graduation gift. But we would like to seal the signatures.

@WelzieArt

26 күн бұрын

It should work fine. If the table is plastic you might want to use oil based pens. It will stay on way better.

Really helpful video, thank you! Would this spray work on a clear plastic phone case that's been covered in Liquitex Gesso as primer, then decorated with Posca pens? I want to seal it to ensure the art doesn't scrape or flake off and make it waterproof. Thanks!

@WelzieArt

2 ай бұрын

It will work, but there is no way it’s going to not get scratched or peel up. Liquitex is water based and won’t bond to the plastic. So anything on top of that will eventually peel off. Phones take a beating. Not many options for paint to stick on permanently

@SarahMatheson

2 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt thank you, that's really helpful. My 12yo kid is creating a phone case for her friend and wants it to last as long as possible. Any suggestions of what might work better? She has LOTS of supplies (and talent) but I'm not at all arty to help her!

@WelzieArt

2 ай бұрын

@SarahMatheson oil based paint markers will be your best bet when trying to art up a phone case

My daughters decorated a Strathmore art journal cover with posca markers. Can I use this on them?

@WelzieArt

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely. It will work great!!

Im painting a cooler with acrylic paint, and I’ve been trying to find something to seal it. If I put a few coats of mod podge then finish it with this, would it A) work and B) have the original artwork be protected from any potential water spillage. Thanks

@WelzieArt

8 күн бұрын

Mod podge does not handle water. I would use this spray. Don’t use the podge

I have a mosaic sculpture that is covered in mirrors like a disco ball. I am looking for a clear coat that won’t ruin the reflection from the glass. Everything I’ve found will fog up the mirrors. Maybe you can help me.

@WelzieArt

11 ай бұрын

I agree with the others. Any coating with fog up the mirrors. You can always try experimenting on scarp pieces but I think the results will be the same. Sounds like a cool sculpture. Stay inspired! Aloha 🤙🏼

Hello! I hand painted with acrylic paints on a banner/flag type material. I do take these to hang on a shift pod tent where it tends to get windy to rave events. Will this somewhat seal them?

@WelzieArt

14 күн бұрын

It should work fine what what you need it for

Hello! I painted my surfboard with posca markers and I want to use this clear coat but I am worried the paint is going to wear off while waxing the board, do you know if the clear coat protects it a bit? thank you!

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I have used for years to clear coat posca paint pen markers on surfboards. It works great. 2-3 coats and it will last ages.

I spray painted the rubber/soft vinyl parts of an old steering wheel with vinyl trim paint but it is still tacky days later will this act as a dry shell over it

@WelzieArt

2 ай бұрын

Yes it might help. If you live in a cold place and spray paint to thick of a coat it often won’t dry. Especially if you didn’t shake the can enough. Try a blow dryer on the paint to heat it up and cure the paint. Then as a last resort try to clear coat it.

Question I am going to paint sneakers with a posca marker do you remember a clear coat to protect the paint of so brush on or spray

@WelzieArt

5 ай бұрын

I have not tried sneakers so I’m guessing. I think there is a clear paint on clear coat for them but I’m not sure. A lot will depend on what material the sneaker has. If I were you I would look into videos that are specifically for drawing on sneakers. Good luck. Stay inspired

Question, so I've used mod podge spray in the past but it's left blank acrylic paint with a crackling.. have you ever used mod podge or noticed that? I'm going to try this and hope the same doesn't happen, nothing more frustrating than ruining a piece after spending hours on it. Thanks for the video!! You're awesome!!!

@WelzieArt

5 ай бұрын

I think the cracking occurs from thick paint that is still drying and shrinking. I usually paint on mod podge, and haven’t tried the spray. I recommend doing lots of experiments before trying a new technique. It’s the worst ruining an art piece that you’ve poured hours into. Hope this helps. Stay inspired 🤙🏼

@fabianmuratore

5 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt I've been in a few forums seeking the answer and I do feel that is the case, I'll have to wait longer for the primer to fully cure and wait longer in between layers before applying the sealer, thanks for your input 🙏🏽 I hope this solves the problem

@WelzieArt

5 ай бұрын

@fabianmuratore good luck!

Wondering if anyone can help, I have an acrylic painting that I have created with a brush, then worked on top of this with Molotow acrylic markers and Posca paint pens.. Wanting to brush varnish the piece with gloss to make the colours pop and seal but want to avoid any smearing, can you add a coat of clear coat spray first and then brush a gloss varnish on top once dried? Just trying to avoid smudging the artwork and don’t know if the spray gloss varnish will still help the colours pop thanks!

@WelzieArt

9 ай бұрын

Good question. First you can avoid all smears by making sure your piece is completely dried before doing any more layers. You can spry an acrylic spray over your piece then apply a varnish over that, but I do recommend testing that process before giving it a go on a piece you have spent hours on. Another option is using Mod Podge as a acrylic medium. The stuff works great, applies smooth and thick and really helps acrylic colors pop. It’s inexpensive and can be used indoors and you can paint over as many times as possible. Hope this helps. Have fun and stay inspired

@maxruddock1111

9 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt thank you for getting back to me! I will try these 😀👍🏻

Will this preserve the writing of an expo marker on a dry erase board?

@WelzieArt

16 күн бұрын

I’ve Never tried it. It might work, but it might not. Good luck

Will this work on art created with Prismacolor markers on paper? Thank you!

@WelzieArt

5 ай бұрын

It should be fine but you might be able to get a better finish with something painted on. 🤙🏼

I painted piece of board with flat black paint. I then put some wording on it with paint pen. Can I seal it with clear satin enamel. I do not want to use flat or gloss. HELP! m Making a sign for my brother & I dont want to mess it up.

@WelzieArt

5 ай бұрын

Yes you should be fine to spray clear satin enamel over the paint and paint pen. Good luck!

Hello, does it work on skateboard? Because i spend a long time working on the skateboard, i afraid the coating will ruin the piece

@WelzieArt

7 ай бұрын

Yes this will work on the skateboard. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼

Hello! Would this work on book pages? Like from a hard cover novel, dictionary, etc?

@WelzieArt

4 ай бұрын

It should work fine but I’ve never tried that. You’ll have to do some experimenting first. Good luck and stay inspired 🤙🏼

I tried painting on an acrylic sheet and for the lines I used posca, when I applied acrylics over it, everything smudged and smeared away. I also tried to varnish my lines before applying the acrylic paints with liquid varnish using brush, and it was a total disaster. right now I am wondering how to make posca works. for sure in my country, your recommended spray coat isn’t available. will you recommend sealing the posca lines with water based varnish OR acrylic lacquer clear coat spray paint OR enamel clear spray paint OR mod podge? thank you and have a good day!

@WelzieArt

4 ай бұрын

Great question. I’ve had posca smear with mod podge but it didn’t smear in all places. Giving posca a day to dry might help with the problem. Your best bet will be an acrylic clear spray. Once you use an enamel spray you can only paint over it with oils. You might be able to find a clear acrylic spray at an art supply store. I highly recommend doing some experimenting with something you haven’t poured too much time into before trying something new on a piece you have spent hours on. Good luck and stay inspired. Aloha 🤙🏼

@WelzieArt

4 ай бұрын

Great question. I’ve had posca smear with mod podge but it didn’t smear in all places. Giving posca a day to dry might help with the problem. Your best bet will be an acrylic clear spray. Once you use an enamel spray you can only paint over it with oils. You might be able to find a clear acrylic spray at an art supply store. I highly recommend doing some experimenting with something you haven’t poured too much time into before trying something new on a piece you have spent hours on. Good luck and stay inspired. Aloha 🤙🏼

Can I use the spray on painted leather shoes ( with Ponca marker)?

@WelzieArt

Ай бұрын

I’m not sure I haven’t tried that. I would assume so

Would this work on a thin plastic? Husband got a dice case autographed and they used a paint pen. I want to seal it but worried about whatever I use taking off the paint

@WelzieArt

4 ай бұрын

This won’t take off the paint and will seal it. If it’s clear glass it may make it harder to see through though.

@savannamm

4 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt yeah clear plastic. We'll experiment a little and see how it goes before coating the actual autograph

@WelzieArt

4 ай бұрын

@savannamm that’s great! Experimenting first is always a great idea 🤙🏼

can i spray this over my learners' pastel work to seal/protect?

@WelzieArt

Ай бұрын

I think there is spray specifically for pastel, but I do think this will work as well

If you were to paint a hydro flask then put this clear coat on. Will the paint come off when its in the washer?

@WelzieArt

8 ай бұрын

I have not tried that. It would probably hold up pretty good but i wouldn’t want the spray to come off in my dishwasher if it didn’t work.

@SaltedToastz

8 ай бұрын

Ok thanks for the opinion

How long after using the paint pen should you wait before the clear coat?

@WelzieArt

6 ай бұрын

As long as it’s it’s dry it is good to spray. Stay inspired 🤙🏼

Hi, could you post what amount of time you sprayed between coats? Are you going to spray a few more coats? There is some controversy over this product and sometimes it hard to know if people follow the directions on when to spray and when to add another coat! Here is just some basic info I found : 1)let your paint project dry and even cure( that is a controversy- dry vs cure) 2) spray 1 coat and not heavy, then spray your 2nd coat -- in UNDER 45 minutes. let this dry for 48 hours, then you can add another coat! 3) IMPORTANT--- if you MISS the window of your second spray( the one in under 45 minutes) DO NOT ATTEMPT to spray--- let your project sit for --48 hours minimum --then spray! Honestly I have only tried this 1 time and doing #1 and #2 - has worked with no problem-- but, I have several projects to do and its the worry of consistency! I really hope you take a look at this video I am posting and give any feed back, any opinion you have is greatly appreciated; here is the topic on another youtube video( I have NO affiliation to this video) below is the name of the youtube video-- its 4:59 long "Rustoleum clear coat issue" I did read a lot of the posts by people-- and found some good info, but too many conflicting opinions, that I think made it hard to have a definite way to work with this product!

@WelzieArt

11 ай бұрын

It’s not a perfect product but it does the trick. As far a time spent spraying it depends on the size of piece. I let it wait 5 min in the Hawaii sun and it’s fine for another coat. Best thing to do is try. It won’t be perfect but you have to practice it a little

Can I work on top of the enamel coat with water based markers?

@WelzieArt

6 ай бұрын

No I wouldn’t. You can try and see what happens but I have not had any good success doing it. The rule is : enamel over acrylic but never acrylic over enamel 🤙🏼

I want a satin finish over posca pens… can I use the 2x and then a coat of satin varnish on top of that?

@WelzieArt

2 ай бұрын

You might run into problems if the varnish is acrylic and the spray coat is enamel. You should be able to use acrylic clear spray and then your satin acrylic varnish over that. I always recommend testing your products together before applying to any artwork or project you have worked on. That way if for some reason the combination doesn’t work you won’t ruin all your hard work

@debeisenmann6162

2 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt Thank you!

I got an autograph on a faux leather bag and they used a paint pen. Would this be a good product to protect the autograph?

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

I have not tried it on faux leather. It may work or may not. Best to experiment on another piece first

Thanks, does this work on leather shoes and suede Timberland boots?

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried it on leather. I think no matter what you use it’s going to get worn down with the wear and tear. Might be worth looking at some shoe designers on KZread and see what they are using. Good luck

@roypeezy3104

3 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt appreciate your honesty. Keep up the great work.

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

@roypeezy3104 thanks!

Can someone help me? I painted a plastic piece with oil paint, can I clear coat it by spraying?

@WelzieArt

Ай бұрын

What type of oil paint? Clear enamel spry should be fine on plastic and oil based paint

Would it work spraying over magazines?

@WelzieArt

5 ай бұрын

Not really for a collage. You would be best using mod podge. Works great. More like glue and clear

Would this work on almost any kind of paint and how much does this usually cost?

@WelzieArt

5 ай бұрын

Cans are usually around 6$ here on Maui. Probably a little less on mainland. The enamel spray works on almost all paint but I would recommend doing some testing before spraying anything you took a lot of time on. Good luck 🤙🏼

What about if I let my daughter design her ceiling fan blades with alcohol markers would this work

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

It might wipe off easy depending on the material. Acrylic paint pens might work the best and safe for kids.

does this work on fabric aswell?

@WelzieArt

9 ай бұрын

I have not tried it on fabric

👋🏾 😃Hi there, can this be used on canvas?

@WelzieArt

9 ай бұрын

👍🏼 yes

I want to draw on my airpods with a permanent marker but the issue is permanent marker fades over time…will it be useful over permanent markers? Also safe for airpods?

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

I think whatever you use will rub off or fade over time. And will probably come off in your ears 😬 oil based will stay on the best but not super safe to have in your ears

@mayankjain532

2 ай бұрын

Okay so if it’s airpod’s case then oil painting would work just fine right?

@WelzieArt

2 ай бұрын

@mayankjain532 yes, oil based paint pen will be your best choice

@mayankjain532

2 ай бұрын

Okay thankyou so much for this help!!🥂

I have a very special project. I distressed my childhood dresser I've had for 67 years. I'm hand painting a treasure map on the drawers. I'm purchasing Caliart Pen Art Markers. Will this varnish work with these pens? Thank you very much. I look forward to your response.

@WelzieArt

6 ай бұрын

I’m not sure what type of pens those are but try a small test sample on the bottom or backside of piece before you try and cover the whole thing. An enamel clear spray might just work easier than varnish. Good luck. Stay inspired. Aloha🤙🏼

@GoodFigTree

6 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt Thank you for responding! I will do a test spot. It took me days to decide on the paint pens to use over the distressed wood to draw the treasure map. I'm stenciling the sides of the drawers with pine trees. I'm inspired! I used to have a pottery studio and herb business. My health made me give it up and now I just water coloring and jewelry making. This is the biggest project I've had in a long time. Oh! I love to do concrete creations in the summer. Keep those artistic juices flowing year round! Take care. You are inspiration!

@WelzieArt

6 ай бұрын

@GoodFigTree thanks! Keep it up! No matter what medium creating is fun! Aloha 🤙🏼

Will this work on Nike shoes? I want to make sure my art will stay

@WelzieArt

2 ай бұрын

I don’t know if it will. Best to find someone on KZread who’s already tried a few products.

I painted a helmet using the posca paint pens and I used the 2X clear, the posca paint began to crack. How do I prevent that from happening?

@WelzieArt

Ай бұрын

I’ve made that mistake too. It’s cracking because the helmet is oil based and the posca pens are acrylic. Acrylic can’t go over oil or will crack. Only way to prevent is use an oil based paint over the oil based plastic helmet

@WAIT4BOB

Ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt any suggestion as to what paint pens I can use on helmets? I’d like to continue to draw on them as opposed to airbrushing.

@WelzieArt

Ай бұрын

@WAIT4BOB try sharpie oil based pens. I’ve had the best luck with them in the oil based paint pen department

Ive got signs of friends on my guitar with a posca marker.....sooo does this work?

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

It should work but if it’s valuable I would try it on a less expensive guitar first. But yes. Enamel primer is what you should use

@ShravanBharambe

3 ай бұрын

I am going to keep the guitar as a showpeice only, not playing soo its fine if its sound quality is affected, so should i go ahead?@@WelzieArt

@WelzieArt

3 ай бұрын

@ShravanBharambe if you’re not going to play it then I wouldn’t recommend putting anything over it. The pens should stay on fine.

@ShravanBharambe

3 ай бұрын

Alrightttt thanksss@@WelzieArt

If i have a car rim would it work to protect that

@WelzieArt

8 ай бұрын

I can’t guarantee that. I’m not sure. There might be a better product out there made for rims. Good luck

Sharpie marker on thick card stock?

@WelzieArt

7 ай бұрын

Yep! Probably don’t need a clear coat but will work.

@Kiinotasha

7 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt Thank you so much!

Does it work for sharpie marker art?

@WelzieArt

4 ай бұрын

Yes

@kirstendunst2023

4 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt Thank you! :)

Does this seal the paint markers on Basketballs?

@WelzieArt

9 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried it on basket balls but I would assume that it might help a little bit but the trade off may be that the ball grips wierd or the spray comes off. If you use oil based paint markers you won’t have to spray it. But either way a high use basketball will wear down the spray or marker. If just writing a name on the ball I would just use an oil based sharpie pen. They work great. Good luck 🤙🏼

Do you know if it works for Copic Markers?

@WelzieArt

8 ай бұрын

It should work fine. Enamel clear spray works on almost anything. Acrylic clear should work too on copic markers. Always worth doing a sample experiment before spraying an art piece you e worked hours on. Good luck. Stay inspired 🤙🏼aloha

@kimbodoll69

8 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt It worked! Thank you!

@WelzieArt

8 ай бұрын

@kimbodoll69 awesome! Good job!!

will it work on coffee ☕️ painting 🖼

@WelzieArt

Ай бұрын

Probably will, but experiment first

I used it on a spray paint art that I made for my son and it destroyed it. Nothing but cracks. Yes it was over 24 hours dry before I applied.

@WelzieArt

6 ай бұрын

Did you have really thick spray paint you painted over? Cracks generally come from too thick of paint and if there was cracks in the color it wasn’t cracks in the clear coat.

Does it work on canvas?

@WelzieArt

8 ай бұрын

It can work on canvas but really there are better clear coat options. Like Matt/gloss medium or acrylic varnishes. Spray is quick and cheap, but not the best product for fine art. Good luck. Stay inspired, aloha 🤙🏼

@andrewharris7517

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for replying... Inshallah and Peace

@WelzieArt

8 ай бұрын

@andrewharris7517 mahalo nui loa 🤙🏼

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@WelzieArt

Ай бұрын

👍🏼

Can I use this for canvas acrylic paintings using acrylic paints and posca pens?

@WelzieArt

7 ай бұрын

You can but there are better smoother clear coats. I like mog podge and even just a clear acrylic works great. Spray tends to come out a little more blotchy than painted on clear coats. Always best to try it and experiment u till you find something that works best for what you’re trying to achieve. Good luck. Stay inspired. Aloha 🤙🏼

@fstoplady

7 ай бұрын

@WelzieArt Thank you. The brush on varnish smears the posca markers so I need a spray on varnish.

@WelzieArt

7 ай бұрын

@sydneyemeryify I’ve had that happen too. The posca that had been dry for a couple days didn’t smear but the fresh posca did. If you use an acrylic clear spray (not oil or enamel) you. An seal the Posca then apply a painted coat for smoother consistency.

@fstoplady

7 ай бұрын

@@WelzieArt Thank you so much. I will try that.