UV curing lamp and Magic Glos

The UV curing lamp

For a long time I have deliberated over getting a UV curing lamp, so that I can use Lisa Pavelka's Magic Glos (UV curing resin). As I want to start making some clips and jewellery with photos and other personalised items set under resin, the UV resin is so quick compared to waiting 48hrs for the two part epoxy resins to set. I had read some reviews that said the UV lamps used for curing gel nails did not always work and because I would go for the larger size (to be able to do more or larger pieces in one go), I had put off making the purchase for a while.

 

Anyway, I eventually did and I am pleased to say it works fine. I have only just got round to photographing my first results, which I will be taking to the Browns Bay Craft Market tomorrow.

My first pendants using stamped black polymer clay with
Pearl-Ex mica powders and topped with Magic Glos

For Mother's Day - polymer clay set in silver-plated bezels
with Magic Glos and sterling silver ear wires

First experiment with foil on polymer clay

Lisa Pavelka 'Oil Slick' foil

Not sure if it is the foil or the liquid clay coating that

has cracked, as I baked the clay disc on a curve, but I

quite like the effect

I used the scraps to make some mosaic tiles - I like the

fractured effect, which would look even better under a

coat of resin