So what varnish now?

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I’m almost out of Americana soft touch. We all know it’s sold out everywhere. So what is everyone using now? Back to Genesis matt rough stuff?

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I mix genesis matte varnish with satin varnish and it doesn’t turn out rough.

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DuraClear Soft Touch varnish is still available in a few places on the web, or was last week. It works pretty well too.

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I am terrified that my Americana will come to the end one day.
I don’t understand if they stopped the production completely or it’s just temporarily shortage due to 'rona and China.
Going back to baking Genesis varnish will be my very last resort. I hate that rough feeling. And despite that everyone is swears by Matte Genesis varnish, I have a doll from another artist that was varnished and vent shiny very quick.

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I’ve tried that but it comes out too shiny.

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I would assume that it’s NOT High Gloss or Satin that you are talking about, right?
Should it say ‘matte’?

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It’s rough comparing to air dry varnish, IMO.

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Imuse DecoArt ultramatt varnish, I prefer it anyway.

@YelenaRey it’s not due to the virus, it’s been since two years since I have trouble finding it anywhere. I guess they will discontinue it.

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Dura clear has a soft touch also

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I havent tried it but Americana ultra matte is available here
(the others say temporarily out of stock)

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It’s the same brand. DuraClear, DecoArt and Americana. DecoArt is their “fancier” brand.

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I bought it on Amazon about 6 months ago. Honestly I think it is a covid thing and it will be back some day.

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Can someone post a picture of a doll sealed with DuraClear or DecoArt please.

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It’s a matte version, not pictured.

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I am in Canada. It stopped to be sold in store almost everywhere way before Covid, and the one sold on Amazon was crazy expensive.
Maybe they just sold their last stock…

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Thay are a bit shinny because I don’t use cornstarch mix to it but some do with great results

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I so wish I would have known. I would have purchased multiple ones.

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Thank you so much! I’ll be purchasing this next. I’m relieved to have a back up plan. Your Blessing is adorable, so lifelike.

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Oh no I didn’t know😢

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Thanks !

The finish is really soft, and it allows to give some texture without being rough.

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