Gilders Paste Color Finishes For Polymer Clay
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Video #360: In this video I'll demonstrate how to use several differnet colors of Gilder's Paste for creating unique looking finishes on your polymer clay projects. More...
* Explanation of what Gilder's Paste is and what it is used for.
* How to open the tin container. Not all of them are labeled properly.
* Samples of the different colors I have and how I used them on my polymer clay projects several of which were from past tutorials: Large Calla Lily pendant and stick pin; Etched Polymer Clay (technique used on the inside of both of the calla lily projects); Rubber Stamped Faux Tooled Leather; Embossed Metal Charms; String Beads (Texture, Texture, Texture Tutorial); Faux Bone.
* Different colors of Gilder's Paste rubbed onto both Black and White baked samples to show how they look on dark and light clays. Colors shown include: Patina; Red Tulip; Damson; Sandalwood; Black; German Silver.
* Buffed section of color swatches to show the comparison in color and shine.
* Quick demo on how to apply Gilder's Paste to Polymer Clay.
* Tips for easy clean-up and removal of excess paste on projects and hands.
Brought to you by Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor. There's more info about Using Gilders on Polymer Clay at my blog. If you are interested, here is the direct link: www.beadsandbea...
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Cindy, I just watched this, 9 years after you made it! I have Gilders Paste that is older than that. I will say, with age, certain colors do get rock hard. I have tried mineral spirits, and it doesn't even touch the hardness on some colors, Like Tulip Red, Iris Blue, Patina. Some I was able to re-soften and use. Others I was not. Unlike Inca Gold, where I was not able to restore usability. Thanks for the Tute!
Hi Barbara Kelly, although it usually doesn't need to be sealed,Gilder's Paste can rub off over time if it is being handled a lot. A spray like PYMII (See my blog for more info on that. Link to blog is in description) or a layer of liquid clay will protect it. There are probably other finishes you could protect the Gilder's Paste with like maybe the Diamond Glaze, but you would need to test that yourself, since I haven't had the chance to try other yet.
I have never even heard of Gilders past. Thank you for sharing this info. I will be trying it in the future.
Glad you ran these tests Cindy because I have thought about purchasing some. Now I think this will be my next purchase. I'm excited to try this out thanks to you inspiring information here. Thanks so much, we all love anything that goes with polymer clay and you are a pro at that.
Thank you Melodie! You have made this rainy day, sunny for me! :)
I have never used but will try it. It looks great.
Hi Cindy great tutorial, as always. I have purchase different colours of guilders paste in hopes of doing some cool stuff, but so much to play with and ... I am all over the map with my creative endeavors, I must start organizing my thoughts and plans, lol. You are such a treasure of inspiration. I think all polymer clayers should join your site, you are amazing. Melodie
This is very new to me. I make polymer clay earrings and I can’t wait to try this medium. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Wendy in Australia 😊😊
I've never tried it, but now I think I'm hooked! Thank you.
This video just confirmed my order for Gilders paste! I've seen it before but wasn't too sure if I should buy some. I'm buying some. Thank you for making these awesome tutorials and reviews!
Thanks for sharing this information. I have seen Gilders paste used on metal jewelry but not on polymer clay. Can't wait to try it.
Hi Cindy, I've just purchased my first gilders paste... Tried it yesterday got a gorgeous patina affect... I'll try buffing it today.... I used the Patina, African Bronze & Rust... Really gave it an aged look.... Thank you for you wonderful Tutorials... :)
I have not tried the Gilders paste but really want to. Love your videos, keep up the great work.
Thanks coal4k! Although you are right about some plastics being bad to store polymer clay in, there are some that are compatible, such as the drawers you saw in the background of the video. I have tested the compatibly with the Premo Sculpey clay that I have in there and have had no issues with the clay aging prematurely. Some of the blocks have been stored this way for almost 2 years. I will have a video up soon about these bins. Subscribe and you won't miss it when it is uploaded.
I read further down, after posting and see that you wrote about what won't protect it etc. I'll investigate further! Still well worth having it for most projects I do.
Yes, I have tried Guilders Paste. I have the German Silver and a gold, but use the silver most. It really actually goes well with my other old gold items more than silver items. I started using it on some embossed metal projects and love it. I usually go for an antique effect.
Hi Sylvia, Although I haven't personally ran into any problems with the Gilders Paste rubbing off, I have heard of others that have. This would be where it differs from the Renaissance Wax (in addition to the color), which does not rub off. Ren Wax won't work to seal the Gilders Paste unfortunately, it just lifts the paste off. Some of my members have had success with PYMII Spray for sealing Gilders Paste. Do a search on my blog (link is in the description above) to learn more about that.
My only time using gilder's paste was at a class where we put the paste on a copper leaf. Right away it left scratch marks. One week later, I was able to rub the paste off the metal.
Now that you have explained the product in more detail, I'm anxious to give it a try. Maybe I can order it at the same time I order the Renaissance Wax.
Thanks, Cindy
I got 2 tins of this today, I brought the Patina and African Bronze. So far I love the product, a little really does go a long way. It really is a clever product.
Cool! I think you are going to love it!
Thanks! I have never used these rubs. I will look for them.
I love gilders paste for metal and for polymer clay. I use it to add a verdigris finish on brass charms (the patina color).
I protect it with the 'Vintaj" glaze which is permanent. On polymer clay I leave it like it is, or I use glaze made for polymer clay, the finish is beautiful.
Love it!
Cindy, great video, as usual! Even though I am fairly new to PC, I was heavily into ceramics for many years. I have these rub-on wax metallics that I have used on ceramic bique for antiquing in the past, in fact, they may be by Baroque Art (like the Gilders Paste). I found them amazing, and if they are exactly the same, then I have a few more colours than I thought! I am going to check the manufacturer of them, and get back to you. Thank you for the info (I am MilitaryMare1 on your blog)
Thank you Cindy. Will do that. :)
I loved this video…actually all of your videos which are still so relevant! I have a question. Does it rub off? Do you need to seal it? Thanks again. You’re a great teacher and I wish you were still doing videos.
Hi there, thanks so much for your kind words! We should be back filming UA-cam Videos soon. Although it usually doesn't need to be sealed, Gilders Paste can rub off over time if it is being handled a lot. Polyurethane, liquid clay or resin are good options for sealing it if needed. I tend to use it mostly in crevices on pieces that will get a lot of wear... that way I don't need to seal it at all.
I just bought some from synergy 3 and tulip red and patina were two i bought. By the way I am so glad I went and I met Kym from our group. There is a pic at my FB page of the two of us.
I've tried gilder's paste- a metallic gold, but it's so dry and crumbly! It came right out of the package that way... maybe it's just old. I'll check out the brand you demo'd here. Thanks, your tutorials are such a delight.
I have used it after I baked the clay and it's like you said rub it on leave it awhile and buff and it does give that wax sheen but you do need to let it sit after rubbing it on
You can buy it tons of places Cindy R. Google will probably find you a place local. Online you can buy it on Amazon, ArtBeads, FireMountainGems, OttoFrei, Rings&Things, PolymerClayExpress etc etc
It looks like in the background of the video that you're storing your clay in plastic drawers.... I don't know whether it's true or not, but I've heard that if you store polymer clay in hard plastic containers, that the hardening agent transfers to the clay, and that you lose a lot of shelf life. I had stored some in plastic food containers, and it didn't last as long as the clay that I kept in plastic bags. I loved the video by the way! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing good info. Good video. Lea ray
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I've seen it. I like it. But for heavens sakes, another 15 dollar an ounce product is getting old. Is there no alternative, Please???
Just sharing you can use gilders wax paste on card stock too!
I know this is an old video. But I was thinking this morning of making a video about various gilding products and then I saw this. Of everything I tried I like this one the best, better than Inka Gold. It's just wonderful. I just couldn't find silver - only that "old silver" that is actually kind of gold-ish.
There are 28 colors available including Silver. The other paste is German Silver with a blend of Gold and Silver.
Oh I know. I meant German Silver, no idea why I wrote old silver. The seller I bought from that day didn't have silver, and I'm always on a tight budget. It's on my list for the next purchase with a couple other colors because I have an idea of a finishing effect on polymer clay. I wish I could afford to buy ALL your colors. I think your product is the best of all, and I've tried quite a number of various brands.
Thank you for the kind words.
Remember you can mix and blend all of the Gilders® paste waxes. So if you want to mix you could use Gold and Silver and mix your own German Silver while having the Gold and Silver to use on their own as well. If find yourself constantly mixing to make this color you can always buy the premixed German Silver for convenience and consistency. www.gilderspaste.com, Pinterest and Facebook for more information
I already have the German Silver, I bought it instead of Silver, now I have to buy Silver. I don't do enough jewelry in gold tones, but I'm eyeing the Bronze and the Copper.
Hi Elizabeth Vallely, that's a great question! Most questions related to anything polymer clay have already been answered at my blog (link in Description). If you type your keyword into the search box on my blog you should be able to find your answers quite quickly! Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for the video.
I do have a question, that particular brand has several different colors of gold, so in your opinion which one resembles real gold leaf?
Thanks again
Mike
hee, I have never tried it but I probably will in the near future. I have been doing a bit of stamping (very little in fact) Do you have any tips on what kind of paint/media to use with stamping? And today I finally managad to make alentil shaped bead with a bit of a swirl to it. Wohoo. I also imporoved tremendously with metalfoiling.
Hi Cindy, can you apply gliders paste on raw clay before baking or is it only good for baked clay? Thanks in advance ;-)
You can apply Gilders paste on before or after baking. We recommend a test sample first so you can see the results. Different baking temperatures, polymer clay brands, colors and length of baking time will create different finishes.
I have tried this too and Iove it, but I want to know do you have to seal it and will it wear off if worn next to skin? Wonder if diamond glaze would effect the finish???
there are things you can add to it to make its smooth
You're welcome! BTW congrats on your success on rolling a lentil bead! Feels good doesn't it? I had meant to say that before in my response to you. :)
i've been meaning to buy some of this...thanks for sharing.... ??? if you were to use it on something, like a ring cabachon (pc) that might get into water....would the wax need something over it to protect it?
Great review! Never have tried this...but I have used shoe polish wax..very interested in trying this now. Can you give a suggestion where we can buy this at?
Hi Cindy, is it possible to use Gilders Paste on cloth?
Hi Cindy , is there a difference between guilders paste and viva decor inka gold metallic rub? Do you still need to use a glaze or sealer after applying these paste? Thank you !
i soo want that greenish patina effect.. but we don' get it here.. could the mixture of white n green acrylic make an effect like that patina paste? what do u think? i've done on some.. but donno, if that paste would make enough difference or not..
Hi Cindy, Thanks for sharing your insights and knowledge of polymer clay with us, I really enjoy them. Do you use Gilders Paste only after the article is baked?
Hi Judy Jones I have only used Gilder's Paste on baked clay. I am not sure how it would do in the oven and I think it would be hard to remove the excess from the soft clay, but that doesn't mean you can't. Why don't you test it and see if it works? Let us know how it goes!
Hi Cindy , do you still need to apply a sealer or varnish over the gilders paste on polymer clay ? Thank you !
Cindy...how does this compare to Inkagold? I think I have every color of that but no gilders paste. I love the Inkagold and wonder if there is enough of a difference to warrant buying it. I am going to Rings n Things tomorrow and may pick up a can just to check it out.
No never used it but love to try it! Where can you buy it Please? Thanks for sharing love your video's x
Hi cindy..that is wonderful ..I would like to know if a mod podge spray sealer or varathane will seal it..as I see you to be using varathane mostly ..
Hi Suguna Srinivas I haven't tried mod podge sealer so I have no idea whether it would work or not. Also have not tried to seal with Varathane either so unsure if there would be a reaction there either. I usually just let it dry and buff it and avoid using it in places that it would wear off.
Thanks Cindy! I will try it and come back
Cindy have you ever used Gilders Paint... I bought some the other day and I have a test piece sitting on my workbench... but just wondered if you have used it if it is compatible with polymer or not. (Premium Gilders Paint)
That is so cool Cindy P! Email me and tell me about the conference. I'm dying to hear all about it!
Hi Cindy, it's me again. . . I watched Beadaholique's tutorial on using Guilder's Paste and they mention that they put three coats of clear acrylic sealer after applying the paste. Would you recommend this or could Renaissance Wax be used instead?
Hi Cindy, Inka Gold and Gilders Paste, which one do you prefer for making metallic effect? I am looking forward to seeing a comparing video. Thank you.
Hi ll1100000 I only have the one color in the Inka Gold and several colors of the Gilder's Paste, so I have used the Gilder's Paste more. I am not really sure which I like best. They are different yet the same. Will need to use the Inka Gold some more to really have an opinion on that.
I just tried the gilders paste before baking the polymer clay and it just rubs off. Should I not bake it first?.
Thanks,
is the bead baked first? how do you finish it? do you coat it with something? how does it wear? SO many questions...
but I'm glad it comes in so many pretty colours.
this video didn't help much at all.
Does it ever rub off? And if so is there anything we can use to keep it on?
Hi corneater23 Gilder's Paste is pretty tough but it can rub off in high wear situations. If you need to protect it you can use PYMII. I usually just avoid using it in areas that may get rubbed a lot.
So it’s for coloring baked clay.
Hi Can I use Gilders paste to finish on fired clay (fired with oxides) ...?
Hi Cindy, I been trying the Gilders paste on my Polymer. It does not buff up to a lovely sheen like yours does. I use Sculpey Clay. I have tried to buff after about 15 minutes, and I have left it overnight. With mixing colours, do you put the one colour on at a time and buff it or put all the colurs on and buff at once? Love your videos Judy
Hi Bev Holly Try buffing quicker... maybe after only a minute or two. That might help. Also it could be the Sculpey III. I have only used Gilder's pasts on Premo and that might make a difference.
PolymerClayTutor Thank you Cindy for the quick response. Maybe it is the clay. I will try buffing as you have said. Thanks again for your great videos. Judy
What do you use to seal the item with gilders paste on it?
do you use some kind of varnish for this? sorry if it has been asked
No I have never seen Gilders Paste in my town, however I would like to purchase some online is there a good online company you recommend ?
Hi Ginmars1 I would buy it from a store that is quite busy so you know it isn't that old. Places like Rings & Things, FireMountainGems, Artbeads and B'Sue Boutiques are great places to buy Gilder's Paste.
this can be applied on acrylic paint, right?
Hi Cindy are the Inca gold paste same as gilders paste?
No actually Maria, they are not the same. Inca Gold is water Based and Gilder's Paste is solvent Based. You can use them for similar uses, but they are quite different products.
Hi. Thank you for the video.
While watching this I couldn't stop myself thinking of how much like shoe Polish this is. So I wonder if it's possible. Have anyone tried shoe Polish on polymer clay?
Shoe polish can be use for other than shinning shoes. However shoe polish is made to refinish over an existing color with the same color. Gilders paste can do that as well and change that black shoe into a Gold shoe.
Gilders® paste wax tint retention and hiding ability is far superior due to the unique blend of waxes and high loading of colorfast artisans pigments.
Great! Want it!
Where do you buy that? In Portugal I think I wont find it :/
+Andreia Ferreira (Suspiro) Hi, I am in London, UK. I bought my Gilders Paste on eBay. It is also sold on Amazon. Good Luck.
I've used a product called Buff and Shine, which you can buy on Amazon. Going to also try Gilders Paste, but have a feeling they're very similar. Has anyone tried B & S?
SOS. I have just purchased the red gilders paste but find it so hard and dry. I have never used it before, so do not know how to best soften it up to make application more managable. I have a hand carved dark wood screen, which I have applied gold paint to, rubbing it in well so the wood shows through. It looks like antique gold effect now. I would like to rub and blend the red G P lightly onto the gold to enhance a red tint or glow. Please can anyone advise me how soften the paste and also, how to apply (finger, paper, soft rag?) Thank you so much.... Marilynn UK
+Bluebel Blue I have some that when I bought it, it was already dry and have heard mineral spirits or paint thinner should work
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Thank you so much. Really appreciate
majblomma2000 there is tons of info on our blog about rubber stamping and paints etc. (The link is in the description above.) Just type what you're looking for into the search box at the top of the page and you should be able to find what you need.