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conniescherubs1


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I sponged on some heat set matte varnish on my finished doll. I set it with a heat gun. In some places it looks chalky. What can I do to remove the chalkiness? Anything?  The varnish is about two years old, but the lid was on good. Does this sealer get old? Is ther any way to make this look acceptable? This look that is going on looks like that newborn dry skin texture Lol!biggrin Please, any help is appreciated. Thanks,Connie

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hmmm.....this has happened to me before, but the only thing i can think that you did wrong would be putting it on too thick. i'm not the best one to ask this question to, but i think i cured mine by using some non-acetone (sp?) nail polish remover and just dipping in a Q-tip and just lightly rubbing on the chalky area. don't take a lot thought, just make the tip slighlty damp. as i said before, i'm not the best one to answer this question, so you may not want to trust my advice. but, i'm sure someone else can help you better. best of luck, and maybe i could help.smile

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Thanks so much, Ivy. I think I did apply it too thick. I will be much more in the thinking mode of "a little goes a long way" with this. Thanks so much for answering my question
Blessings,Connie


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oh your very welcome Connnie. i'm so glad that i could help you, hopefully your problem will be fixed and your baby will turn out beautiful! best of luck!biggrin

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You were spot on with that advice Ivy :)

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I very seldom use this but usually i rub it on only in the shiny spots - whilst my vinyl is still hot...it seems to melt into the vinyl.'


It is true that the varnish do get old after a while

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thanks for making me feel like i can help someone Pat! that made my day!biggrin

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You have been more help to people than you know hun, glad I made your day hehehe.

Thats an interesting way to use it Aurora, thanks for that information :)

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