Use and Care Manual
Technical
Data Sheet
FAMOWOOD GLAZE COAT
HIGH BUILD EPOXY COATING
FAMOWOOD GLAZE COAT|USA/CAN/MEX/AU/NZ|Rev 17 – Effective:12.30.19 Approved: TMorgan(12/30/19)/MStark (6.13.19) /EDavis (2/15/19) Page | 5
• COATING CRAFT PROJECTS - Glaze Coat provides a thick coating to most substrates.
See "Surface Preparation" section and complete steps 1 through 3. Mix enough Glaze
Coat to coat your craft project (approximately 1/16” thick). Complete steps 4 and 5.
Embed any desired items then repeat steps 1 through 5 until the desired coating
thickness is achieved (see “Embedding Items” section). Complete step 6.
• CREATING PENDANTS - See "Surface Preparation" section.
Note: Measure and mix only a small amount of Glaze Coat -- enough to fill bottom of
pendant approximately 1/16-1/8 inch. Complete steps 1 through 4. Embed items as
desired. (See “Embedding Items” section). Tent project and let set approximately 4
hours. Mix and pour a top coat until the desired depth is achieved. Complete steps 5
and 6.
• CREATING A SATIN FINISH – To remove some of the gloss from your surface area
after Glaze Coat has completely cured, lightly sand the surface with 0000 steel wool or
#600 sandpaper. Clean the surface and then apply a mixture of oil (linseed or polishing)
and a carnauba-based wax. Allow to dry, rub clean, and then buff again with a
carnauba-based wax.
• EMBEDDING ITEMS – Pictures, fabric, coins, shells, jewels, fabric...almost anything
can be encased in Glaze Coat. You can attach the item with a good grade white glue or
E6000 SPRAY ADHESIVE (for photos) making certain the entire surface is covered to
ensure it will not try to float. Attach most other items with E6000 INDUSTRIAL
STRENGTH ADHESIVE or E6000 PLUS. You can also embed on the initial sealer coat.
While the surface is still tacky, position the item and push it into place, making sure it is
not going to move. After it has cured, a second coat can be applied to smooth the entire
surface. Another method for photographs is to first laminate the photograph before
attaching to surface.
Please note: When embedding items that are important to you, make a copy and use
that. Very old pictures or newspaper articles can be damaged. Not recommended for
applications on cardboard.
TINTING FAMOWOOD GLAZE COAT EPOXY RESIN
IN GENERAL:
Unicorn SPiT is the recommended colorant creating either a translucent
or opaque coating depending on the amount added. All pigment additives react
differently as far as compatibility, stirring time, bubble generation and translucency
degree. It is recommended to start with less colorant and increase as needed.
Generally, when adding pigment, it is recommended to not add more than a 3% (by
weight) ratio. Test the colorant with a small amount of Glaze Coat prior to project
application. Water-based colorants may reduce gel time. The finished Glaze Coat
hardness may decrease slightly when adding colorants.
RECOMMENDED COLORANT TYPES
• UNICORN SPiT: Creates either a transparent or opaque coating depending on
the amount added. Do not use more than 1 part Unicorn SPiT to 5 parts
epoxy. See instructions below.
• ALCOHOL INKS: Creates a vibrant and semi-transparent appearance. Alcohol
inks work well in not producing many bubbles.
• OIL-BASED/ENAMEL PAINT: Some oil-based paints disperse more readily than
others. Depending on the color, some create an opaque appearance while
others create a translucent appearance.
• GLITTER AND MICA: Glitter and mica disperse well when using in thin coat
applications (approx. 1/8” and under).