Create Beautiful DesignsWe have several products that can be used with your tumblers and crafts. Most are using our Grande' Finale or Brite Tone as an alternative to Epoxy. Both Grande' Finale and Brite Tone are water-based products and are very high in solids, so it builds quicker than other Water based products. It is very different than epoxy as you have to build up several thin layers versus 3 or 4 layers of epoxy. The layers dry quickly and can be re-coated in 2 hours. Brite Tone takes a little longer with a 4 hour recoat time. These can’t be used in molds because it’s not a pouring type of product due to it needing to dry in thin layers. Pigments and micas can be added into them. We have 8 intermixable Concentrated Pigments which gives you tons of color options as well as concentrated liquid micas.
In terms of safety, there is no comparison. All CrystaLac products are non-hazardous and non-toxic. They are completely safe to use- even indoors. No mixing part A and B and no worry about toxic fumes being released into your home. The only protection needed is if you are sanding or spraying the products. In that case, a mask is recommended. In almost 40 years of making coatings, we have never had an allergic reaction reported. Below is a list of our Tumbler products and their use to help you decide which products you would like to incorporate into your crafting. Tumbler Products and UsePrepping your Tumbler ProjectPrepping your tumbler is a critical step before using any paints or topcoats on it. We suggest a good scuff sanding with 150 to 220 grit sandpaper to remove the factory coating and ruff up the surface. Wash and wipe clean with CrystaLac Surface Conditioner or alcohol to remove any traces of soap, dust or fingerprints. Most steel tumblers come with a water repellant factory coating that must be removed prior to painting. Shellac provides a good barrier coat for stainless if sanding can't remove it all. Metal strippers can also be used to get the coating off. Do Not try to paint or shellac over powder coatings. These must be completely removed.
Application Apply CrystaLac products at room temperature (68 to 75 degrees) and allow 2-4 hours drying time (depending on products) between coats of paint and/or finish. Finishes will self-level as they dry. Do Not Use heat guns to force drying. Full hardness can take up to 30 days depending on how many coats applied, products used and environmental variances. You can gently use tumblers within 3-5 days. Always hand wash and dry. Never soak or put in the dishwasher or microwave. Store finishing products at room temperature. Do not allow product to freeze or be exposed to temperatures above 120 degrees F.
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www.facebook.com/groups/2048034885233202 Bases
We have several bases that can be used to give you options for a colored basecoat. *Universal Primer – Available in White, Gray & Black. Universal Paint and Primer is very durable and has great bonding properties plus rust protection for your stainless-steel tumblers. An added benefit for wood projects is its ability to block tannins. Universal White can be used alone as a white basecoat, or it can be tinted to any pastel to medium base color using any of the CraftNique Color Boutique Concentrated (liquid) Pigments. Universal Paint and Primer can be used on properly prepped Wood, Metal, Ceramic, Plastic and Glass. SHOP UNIVERSAL Paint & Primer. Flip'N Awesome 3 in 1 Paint, Primer and TopCoat. Flip'N Awesome is a unique combination of our Universal Primer and one of our specialty made topcoats giving you the benefits of all these qualities in one product plus ease of use due to its self-leveling properties. These are perfect for using as a colored basecoat or to use in place of spray paints. 30 beautiful colors that are easy to use giving full coverage with only 1-2 coats. Flip'N Awesome colors can be mixed together or mixed with our liquid pigments to make your own unique colors. These dry quickly and can be recoated in only 4 hours with the benefit of being used indoors. Perfect for your wintertime projects. SHOP FLIP'N AWESOME *Colored Poly - Our Colored Poly is pigmented Extreme Protection. (Stir Well) These can also be used as a base undercoat for wood, metal, ceramic, Plastic and Glass. They contain rust inhibitors and adhere extremely well. CraftNique Liquid Mica metallics can also be added into the these for a unique shimmer effect. SHOP COLORED POLY Top-Coats Grande' Finale The perfect TopCoat specifically designed and created for Tumblers & Crafts. It is our recommended topcoat for Tumblers. Grande' Finale has a semi thick consistency making it easy to spread by brush or hand. It self-levels and you can reapply it quickly with only a 2 hour recoat time. Grande' Finale 2.0 is here. 2 years in the making and we're so excited to bring this amazing product to you. Grande' Finale’ 2.0 is a one-of-a-kind, unique TopCoat (Acrylothane) that is based on the latest technology in the coatings industry. This is a custom, proprietary blend of ingredients not found in any other products available in the market. It is made up of several polymers that are chemically engineered and crosslinked together to become one. The benefit of chemically grafting is you get the best qualities of each of the polymers plus some added benefits that improve the coating as a whole. SHOP GRANDE' FINALE www.crystalac.info/grande-finale-tumbler-coat.html *Brite Tone is a High Solids Polyurethane based Topcoat that will give a Super Clear, High Gloss, Durable, Protective Finish to your project. Brite Tone can be used on multiple surfaces. For tumblers, we recommend waiting 4 hours between each coat. SHOP BRITE TONE *Both Grande' Finale & Brite Tone can be used to build your coats, or as bases for adhering and sealing glitters and micas. Sometimes vinyl and glitter may need to be sealed with a solvent-based spray sealer in order to avoid repelling and or bleeding. Both products can be tinted using CraftNique Color Boutique Concentrated (liquid) Pigments. *Color Boutique Concentrated Pigments - These are NOT Paints - They are colorants used to make paint! CraftNique Color Boutique is a unique coloring system made up of highly concentrated, nano sized pigment colors that can be easily mixed into any of the CrystaLac or CraftNique Bases to create your very own DIY Paint, Stains, Glazes, and Topcoats. We've put together 8 standard colors that can be used alone or inter-mixed together to make endless color combinations. Shop Concentrated Pigments *Liquid Mica- Color Boutique Liquid Micas are Highly Concentrated Mica Pigments incorporated into a liquid solution making them super easy to use without having to deal with airborne particles - unless you like them in your eyes, nose and skin. 7 super rich sparkly colors (Silver, Gold, Copper, Rose, Champagne, Pink Quartz & Galaxy (color shift). Add directly into any of our TopCoats or use straight for intense color similar to gold leafing. Use approximately 1 tsp per pint. Adjust more or less to attain the desired appearance and effect. You can also make interesting mica colors by adding a few drops of our Concentrated Pigments into it! Finish with Grande' Finale or Brite Tone to add shine & protection. |
Other CrystaLac Products that can be used with Tumblers
CrystaLac Glitter Glue Adhesive
CrystaLac Glitter Glue Adhesive is perfect for adhering and sealing all your crafting projects. It is a Waterbased, Non-Yellowing, Clear, Permanent, Bonding Glue. It is safe to use and it contains No V.O.C's, its Non-Toxic and FDA Compliant. CrystaLac Glitter Glue Bonds to most surfaces including Glass, Plastic, Metal, Ceramic, Wood, Fabric, Paper and more.
Directions for use:
Glitter Glue dries with a tacky film and needs to be sealed with a permanent Top Coat. We recommend using CrystaLac Top Coats.
Clean up brushes and spills immediately with soap and water. Dried glue can be difficult to remove. Use with gloves to prevent glue from drying on skin. Do not let children use without proper supervision.
CrystaLac Glitter Glue Adhesive is perfect for adhering and sealing all your crafting projects. It is a Waterbased, Non-Yellowing, Clear, Permanent, Bonding Glue. It is safe to use and it contains No V.O.C's, its Non-Toxic and FDA Compliant. CrystaLac Glitter Glue Bonds to most surfaces including Glass, Plastic, Metal, Ceramic, Wood, Fabric, Paper and more.
Directions for use:
- Start with a clean surface. Scuff sanding the tumbler is recommended for best adhesion. CrystaLac Glitter Glue can be applied directly to the surface or over a primer coat. It can also be tinted with our Concentrated Pigments!
- Squeeze out a line of glue and spread it evenly over entire surface using a soft bristled brush. Wetting the brush first will help the glue spread easily.
- Next apply glitter to the wet glue. After 1 hour, press down glitter to make it as flat and smooth as possible. If needed, a second application can be applied using the same process.
- Dry Time: Wait 2 hours between coats. Be sure the glue is completely clear before recoating.
Glitter Glue dries with a tacky film and needs to be sealed with a permanent Top Coat. We recommend using CrystaLac Top Coats.
Clean up brushes and spills immediately with soap and water. Dried glue can be difficult to remove. Use with gloves to prevent glue from drying on skin. Do not let children use without proper supervision.
CrystaLac Inks are highly pigmented, water-based inks that have beautiful lacing effects. They are completely compatible with CrystaLac TopCoats as well as epoxy.
Clear Gel Stain and Glaze
Use these for making your woodgrain tumblers or for some awesome swirls. Also perfect for your woodworking projects. You can make your own stain colors by mixing CraftNique Color Boutique Concentrated Pigments right into the Clear Base Stain or... You can buy any of the 6 premade colors which are ready to use.
Use these for making your woodgrain tumblers or for some awesome swirls. Also perfect for your woodworking projects. You can make your own stain colors by mixing CraftNique Color Boutique Concentrated Pigments right into the Clear Base Stain or... You can buy any of the 6 premade colors which are ready to use.
Get started with a Tumbler Kit. It has everything you need to get you going on the right track.
Two options for CrystaLac Tumbler Kits
(Mega Kit) contains all the basic products needed plus many extras to help you get started painting and sealing your tumblers using safe, non-toxic products that can all be used indoors as a great alternative to toxic Epoxy and other solvent based hazardous products. All products can be ordered individually as well.
(Mini Starter Kit) contains just the minimal basics in smaller sizes so you can get started on a minimal budget.
Large Mega Kit includes:
(Mega Kit) contains all the basic products needed plus many extras to help you get started painting and sealing your tumblers using safe, non-toxic products that can all be used indoors as a great alternative to toxic Epoxy and other solvent based hazardous products. All products can be ordered individually as well.
(Mini Starter Kit) contains just the minimal basics in smaller sizes so you can get started on a minimal budget.
Large Mega Kit includes:
- Grande' Finale High Gloss Topcoat (12 oz bottle)
- Universal White Paint and Primer (4 oz squeeze bottle)
- Universal Black Paint and Primer (4 oz squeeze bottle)
- Universal Gray Paint and Primer (4 oz squeeze bottle)
- 2 (1 oz) Concentrated Liquid Mica Metallics (our choice of 2 colors)
- 2 Flip’N Awesome Paint & Primer (our choice of 2 colors) 4 oz
- 2 oz matching glitter
- Glitter Glue (4oz) For adhering and sealing all your glitter, fabrics etc.
- Surface Conditioner Gentle Cleaner (4 oz)
- 2 Brushes (taklon and fluffy paint brush)
- 1 Sanding Pad -double sided 220 grit
- 1 Sanding Sponge 400 grit
- 1 small tumbler
- Instruction / Recipe Brochure
- Grande' Finale High Gloss Topcoat (4 oz)
- Universal Gray Paint and Primer Basecoat (4 oz)
- Glitter Glue (4 oz)
- Flip'N Awesome Paint & Primer (our choice of color) 1.2 oz
- 1 Sanding Pad 400 grit
- 1 Sanding Sponge 220 grit
- 2 brushes taklon and fluffy
- Instruction/Recipe Brochure
