No, Unicorn SPiT is not just paint. It is a highly pigmented, gel-based wood stain, glaze, and paint concentrate manufactured by Eclectic Products.
Add a pop of color to your craft projects with this fabulously fun Unicorn SPiT gel stain and glaze. Easy to use, this gel stain and glaze is perfect to refurbish anything from old furniture to pottery or fabric-based DIY projects.
UNICORN SPiT is a paint, gel stain and glaze concentrate – all in one bottle. The unique formula can be used as a paint or diluted with water to create a gel, glaze, stain, white wash or antiquing tint. Works beautifully on wood, glass, metal, fabric, pottery, wicker, concrete and laminate.
While gel stains are excellent for covering existing finishes and preventing blotchiness on hard-to-stain woods, they have distinct drawbacks. Their thick consistency can obscure natural wood grain, cause buildup in tight corners, and require long drying times between coats.
Joanna Gaines uses her own signature Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® Water-Based Wood Stain, produced in partnership with KILZ. This low-odor, fast-drying acrylic formula is available in 12 curated, earthy colors hand-picked by Joanna herself, such as "Woodsy Escape" and "Fairgrounds."
Leaving a gel stain on too long causes the solvents to evaporate, leaving a thick, sticky pigment layer behind. This excess creates a gummy, streaky, and uneven finish. Ultimately, the stain fails to cure properly, which ruins your topcoat and creates a sanding nightmare.
Whether or not you need to sand depends on the surface you are working with and how you plan to use Unicorn SPiT.
Bob Ross used three primary substances to prepare his canvases: Acrylic Gesso (for the initial base layer), and his signature Liquid White, Liquid Black, or Liquid Clear (for the wet-on-wet technique).
To permanently paint glass, use acrylic enamel, specialty glass paint, or vitreous (kiln-fired) paint. These paints contain binding agents that grip smooth surfaces. For dishwasher-safe or heat-cured finishes, bake the item according to the paint instructions (typically around 275°F to 325°F).
Unicorn SPiT is a vibrant, water-based gel stain and glaze that can be used on wood, glass, metal, fabric, and ceramic. To use it properly, prep your bare surface, apply the pigmented gel by hand or with a brush, and always finish by locking it in with a protective, non-water-based sealer.
For interior furniture and flooring, Dark Walnut and Espresso are the most popular stains, favored for their rich, moody, and grounded feel. For a lighter, more airy aesthetic, Natural Oak and Weathered Gray are highly sought after.
Gel stain sits on top of the wood like a paint rather than soaking in. You should use it instead of regular stain when you want to avoid blotchiness on softwoods, need a non-drip formula for vertical surfaces, or want to stain over existing finishes without heavy sanding.
Apply UNiCORN SPiT® in an array of techniques. 3. SEAL: We recommend sealing countertops with an epoxy/resin, such as FAMOWOOD GLAZE COAT. For surfaces other than countertops, feel free to seal with your choice of non-water based topcoats.
Artists often avoid acrylic paint in favor of oils or watercolors because acrylics dry extremely fast, making smooth blending difficult. Additionally, acrylics lack the translucent depth and "buttery" feel of oils, and they slightly shift in value and hue as they dry.
Dawn dish soap will easily remove acrylic paint as long as it is still wet. However, if the paint has already dried, Dawn alone will not be effective, and you will need to use stronger agents like rubbing alcohol, acetone, or a dedicated paint remover to dissolve it.
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Adding baking soda to acrylic paint acts as a thickening and texturizing agent, turning the paint into a thick, gritty paste with a matte finish. While great for crafts and faux-ceramic decor, it disrupts the paint’s chemical binders, which can cause cracking and peeling over time.
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Mix Unicorn SPiT with Wise Owl Paint, CeCe Caldwell's Paints or any soft wax or hemp paste of your choice. Mix just a dab of SPiT into a tablespoon of wax to make it a dark, amber, antique, white or any color wax. Not only is every color of stain at your fingertips, now every color wax is there too!!
Unicorn SPiT dries rapidly, usually taking anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to become dry to the touch. However, total drying and curing time can span from 3 minutes up to 48 hours depending on how thickly it was applied, the material, humidity, and temperature.
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. Fans love that it's nontoxic and comes in a variety of outrageous colors.
Hair dye is universally considered the hardest stain to remove. Because dyes are designed to permanently penetrate fibers on a molecular level, they are extremely difficult to lift.
Neither is universally better; they just serve different purposes. Use a rag to apply and wipe off excess for smooth surfaces and a lighter color. Use a brush (especially a high-density foam brush) to push the thick stain into detailed nooks, corners, or moldings.
Avoid gel stains when you want to highlight the natural wood grain, are working on projects with intricate crevices, or need a project completed quickly. Because gel stains are thick and sit on top of the wood like a paint, they will obscure grain patterns and accumulate heavily in tight corners.