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  1. 11th April 2013, 08:38 PM #1
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    Smile Finish options for childrens toys

    Have recently started making a few childrens toys and want to know what is the the safest finish to use. I have coloured them with some of the Ubeaut water dyes but what is the best finish to put on top of the finish.
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    Hi AJ.

    I use water based Estapol clear (Gloss) over my toys. I was told when I started making toys years ago for kids toys it had to be coated with water based paints and estapols can't have any class 3 which is flamable. I hope that helps. Do you have photo's of your toys.

    Cheers Graham,
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    G'Day AJ,
    I either clear gloss lacquer [pressure pack can] or clear gloss polyurethane [pressure pack can] them on timber finish [3 or 4 coats] and do the same over water based paints for colour to give a harder shell for the rough & tumble of play.
    Just what I do....
    Cheers, crowie

    PS - I too would love to see the photos....
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    You could also use Shellac but it is not as durable as the poly but it will seal the wood.


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