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If you're not familiar with these, they are basically a 2 1/2 inch round version of artist trading cards. I watched the Craftyhodges video on the basics
Maybe I missed it; what was she going to use ultimately to seal it?
Some I've seen have chipboard backing, others all cardstock. Just individual preference?
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I love those coins. I should say I love looking at the coins on Instagram & Pinterest.
I have seen people use Versamark and clear embossing powder to seal them. I wonder if beeswax would work? Could you use one of the acrylic glazes on the market like Duraclear brands?
I use to steal my Dad's shoe polish to seal things. That shoe polish brought back a nostalgia trip, lol.
I have a big old can of paste wax (for floors or cars) that I use to seal stuff. Works quite well, and is pretty inexpensive. Some artist on UTube recommended it.
__________________ Keep what is worth keeping
and with the breath of kindness
blow the rest away.
If we are using scrapbook and card making supplies why do they need to be sealed? If need be I would just use a wax stick for addressing cards to make them waterproof.
I trade ATCs all the time. An ATC coin is just a shape variation. They do not need to be sealed but some people might do so if there is mica powder or glitter on it.
I decided to make a couple of these just to try it out. Next thing I knew I had made a dozen one of a kind coins...uh oh another "addiction" in the making (pun intended ;)). FYI, I have used Duraclear, Crystal Lacquer, Microglaze and even left some unsealed and of them came out beautifully.
Who else has is having fun making these and is anyone making other sizes, aka "denominations of currency".
Glad to know someone else is still making them and I am not alone. I have 21 made now, probably would have been more if I hadn't been on vacation for a week. I have about a half dozen blanks glued together and ready to decorate too. So much fun!!
Little by little I'm catchin up to current trends as long as life doesn't get crazy again.
Artist Trading Coins
