Use Unicorn SPiT right out of the bottle for a paint application or dilute it up to 10% with water for antiquing or dry brushing. Diluting Unicorn SPiT with water allows you to control the opaqueness. For antiquing or dry brushing, add 10 parts Unicorn SPiT in a re-sealable container to be diluted with water.
1. Mix 1 parts UNiCORN SPiT, 1/2 parts water with 4-10 parts paint extender / pouring medium.
Non-water based fabric protectant: Let Unicorn SPiT dry.
Sealing can be tricky. On the official Unicorn SPiT website, it states that you should use an oil-based sealant such as Polyurethane. This can be in conflict with traditional acrylic paintings, which should be finished with a water-based sealant like Polycrylic.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AS A LIGHT GLAZE, WHITE WASH OR ANTIQUING AGENT: SHAKE BEFORE USING. Dilute Unicorn SPiT up to 30% with water to make a light glaze, white wash or antiquing agent. Diluting Unicorn SPiT with water allows you to control the opaqueness.
The sky's the limit for customizing color
Start by applying oil-based stain using a Purdy brush, wiping off the excess with a lint-free rag. Then, choose a secondary tone to achieve your custom look. Apply it with a brush, then use a rag to blend the colors together while wiping off the excess.
THE BASICS OF HOW TO USE UNICORN SPIT
Pre-prep, lightly sand the wood you plan to use. The smoother the better.
To produce a seal, the steatite was cut and carved in intaglio and then fired to make it hard. The seals predominantly bore images of various kinds of animals, including bulls, wild ox, zebu (a type of cattle), elephants, rhinoceros, tigers and a single-horned animal, identified by some historians as a unicorn.
UNiCORN SPiT® dries quickly. Dry time is approximately 3 minutes to 48 hours depending on material, technique, humidity and temperature. A dull chalky finish will appear letting you know when it's dry.
Apply the following UNiCORN SPiT applications to painted, sealed or bare surfaces including but not limited to metal, pottery, concrete, ceramics, plastic, laminate, paper, fabric & leather after completing the surface preparation.
Unicorn SPiT works on glass! Our concentrated gel can be used as a paint, stain, or glaze. Just add water or water based sealants or use in full concentration for these amazing techniques!
Unicorn SPiT is a paint, gel stain, and glaze concentrate all in one bottle! It creates a multifaceted, 3-dimensional effect on wood, glass, metal, fabric, pottery, wicker, concrete, laminate, and more.
Unicorn SPiT can be diluted by up to 10% with water to customise your paint. Simply add 10 parts Unicorn SPiT with up to 1 part water in a resealable container. Test your paint on a small piece of dry, clean and bare sample article while adding the water to you get your preferred effect.
Firstly, overmixing can increase the temperature of the mixture due to the heat-producing reaction that occurs when resin and hardener components combine.
Unicorn Spit adds that extra sparkle to any polymer clay project! Getting Started: Please make sure your work area is covered and you are not working on an unprotected surface. We recommend working on the Sculpey® Oven-Safe Work Mat, wax paper, metal baking sheet, or disposable foil.
Rolf Beuttenmuller brought his dragonfly to life with Unicorn SPiT's vibrant colors. We found, when working with this product, that it engaged most of our senses on a high level (though not taste; Unicorn SPiT is nontoxic but NOT edible).
Yes! But you must follow ONE simple rule to ensure the best possible finish: the underlying finish must be absolutely dry.
For woods with fine and delicate grains, a clear oil or varnish can be ideal to accentuate these details without obscuring them. For denser woods or for a more rustic look, a tinted wax or varnish can be used to deepen the color and highlight the veins.