Alisa Bangerter
I love trying new techniques – especially unusual ones.
As I was looking through some of my paper crafting supplies, I picked up a bottle of dimensional glaze. If you have not used dimensional glaze before it’s an awesome product that can be used in many ways. I decided to try something new with it. I decided to try a resist technique to make fun centers for some ribbon flowers.
To do this easy technique:
1. Make random dots of dimensional glaze on glossy white cardstock. Let dry thoroughly.
2. Sponge dye ink over the dots, which acts as a resist and color the glossy cardstock. Use a circle punch to punch out circles.
3. Place loops of ribbon under the edge of each circle to create whimsical flowers.
These cute flowers could be used on many types of projects but I decided to place the flowers on a gift bag to give to a friend.
And speaking of friends… as you are aware, I’m one the Pros who will soon be leaving my official position with Paper Crafts to pursue some other interests. I consider all you my friends and will miss the continuous association I have with you and the magazine. I’m looking forward to all the fabulous projects and ideas from the new Go-to Gals!
I would love to hear how you have used dimensional glaze in your projects. Post your ideas and let’s inspire each other to try some dimensional techniques! I’ll pick three random people to receive a copy of Paper Crafts 101. This ultimate resource guide actually boasts 37 fun techniques! All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Thursday, July 9.
Alisa, Paper Crafts Pro
P.S. Make sure you check back with us tomorrow when Brandy spotlights our next mystery Go-to Gal!
I love this idea!
I often use dimensional glaze on water layouts to simulate water drops.
that is so cute – need to make a few of those!
I am more conventional I use Diamond Glaze just to accent the items I want to make shine – like flower centers or hearts.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Sandra
I use it over photos to make glazed photo embellies or over punched shapes to make them pop a bit more on my pages. This was a great tip. Thanks!
This is CUTE! What happy flowers! I’ve just used the glaze on top of items that I want to appear shiny and dimensional.
i love this glaze. I use it over stickers to make them look epoxy.
I have never used this technique but after seeing what you did with the glaze I’m off to my lss to get some. I love the flowers that you created with the glaze and the ribbon is a wonderful touch.
I use dimensional glaze as dew drops on flowers or for veins on leaves.
Wow This looks great. You can be sure I will be trying this soon.
I have these cute raindrop stamps and I use the glaze in the drops, it makes them look so real. If I am stuck for an adhesive this is my go to glue as well.
I have used this over small circle punches to give dimension to my circle. I placed them all over the outside of a wodden frame that I made for my new neice. My sister-in-law loved the finished product. I love what you did!
What a great technique! I use this to make epoxy like flower centers and other embellishments.
What a great tip! Thanks for sharing. I have used this on water pictures (actually MUD) and on pattern pattern (ROCK STAR) to make items “pop”.
I use them to highlight an embellishment, like on the center of a flower or over an image to make it look like a plastic button.
I have used dimensional glaze for lots of things, on candles, animal noses, light bulbs, puddles, etc. anything that I want raised and shiny!
Great product! Love the idea you shared as well. I’ve used dimensional glaze as an add-on to embellishments and even as a glue!
Wow, love your flowers and technique! I will definitely do this! I have used dimensional glaze on top of words that I’ve printed out on my printer to look like those bubble word stickers you can buy. Also, I have a clock stamp that I use the glaze over the face of the clock to make it look like it’s behind glass. Can’t wait to read all the techniques everybody shares, I’m sure I’ll learn new things to try!
Alisa, we will miss you, but wish you the best in your new venture. I’m not one to try out “new” products (I just stick to the basics), but this looks like something I’ve gotta try! Looking forward to reading the different ways to use it! Thanks!
That bag is adorable! I need to get some of that glaze!
Hello,
I use diamond glaze to make charms with the coordinating paper I use to make the card. I simply cut out a shape from the pattern paper I use and cover the front and back with Diamond Glaze. Let it dry, pierce it with a needle, add a jump ring, and attach it to the ribbon on the card. It is a fun way to make matching embellishments.
Such a cool technique! thanks!
I use this on letters and accents that I cut from my Cricut to make them look like epoxy stickers.
How fun! I like to use glaze to make a bow look like satin or a glass table top look shiny.
What a great idea. Can’t wait to try it. I usually just use dimensional glaze to make a flower or butterfly or whatever shiny and pop on the page. I like to use it for the center of my flowers then add some sparkle before it dries or on my flower petals tips and then add glitter for sparkle.
I love to use my dimensional glazes to add a subtle outline on a dark page. Just a line of clear dimensional adhesive can really make a great finishing touch! I used a similar technique on the bottom of this layout! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3646666905_93bc8869db_b.jpg
I for one loved a new tech. w/Diamond glaze.. I use it to make Icicles! its so much fun.. esp. for Winter cards! add some glitter and you have sparkley icicles for your Winter wonderland-you do have to let dry over night though but is so worth it!
I’ve never used that before, but I will NOW! Dang, that’s cute. Thanks for the tip!!
I use Diamond Glaze for flower centers and then sprinkle clear micro beads on it while it’s still wet.
what a great tip!
I love to cover items that I cut out of patterned paper with dimensional glaze to make them look like epoxy embellies
I stamp an image & color it in with colored pencils. Then I glaze, let it dry & cut it out. Makes a fun embellishment to pop-dot to a card.
I love this idea!!! One of the ways I use it is on chipboard. I loved painting (and sometimes stamping chipboard) and then covering it in the glaze. It gives it a nice polished look.
This is a fabulous technique!! TFS!
I use dimensional glaze when I want a quick heat embossed look.
I see that most people have used it the way that I have before. I use it as waterdrops on flowers or rain pages. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love dimensional glaze! I use it to make ink-colored images pop, to simulate rain or water, to make epoxy accents, so many things. It’s so versatile and one of my go to tools. You can add ink, glitter, and Perfect Pearls among other things for colored glaze. I recently used it for filling in a metal accent over paint here:
http://notbusyenuf.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-hip-hop-hangover.html
(actually, in that post there’s also d.g. used as raindrops and to make epoxy ice cream cone accents, too – apparently i was in a REALLY d.g. mood that day!)
And it’s great for sprinkling seed beads in, too, like here (the cut out butterfly is filled with d.g. and then seed beads):
http://www.vintageplum.com/contests/users/june_guest_designer_challenge/layout/you_now
Or you can float any small accents in it.
Sorry such a long post. I just love dimensional glaze!
So stinkin’ cute! I can’t wait to try that.
I have used my dimensional stuff on cards mostly just give a little extra pop to my projects. I have not done anything too unusual with it.
Great technique! I usually use my diamond glaze to make stickers or punch outs to look epoxy like or shiny. It is a fun product to make water drops with also.
I like to use dimensional glaze as grout when creating a mosaic look!
Thats so cool, I use it to make things shiny.
Very cute project! I use my glaze for a lot of things…as glue for heavier items, as rain drops, to make epoxy stickers…and for things I want to look shiny.
I use dimensional glaze to make magnets!! I also put it on top of stamped balloons. I just think it makes the balloons look kinda real
I just love how you used the glaze on this fabulous card.
I use it to for texture, and the crackle technique.
I always have a glaze in my hands – whether it be to add gloss to the middle of a flower, glaze the top of a brad or even enhance a whole embellishment
It would be one of my top 10 scrapping essentials 
What a great idea! Dare I admit that I’ve never used dimensional glaze??
Thanks for sharing this technique! I have used dimensional glaze on the tops of cupcake stamps to simulate icing.
I like using glaze to create the look of water!
wow love that look. I’ve never used this product but this gives me lots of ideas for all those pool/ocean pics that I have of my water baby.
I LOVE this!!!! I will have to try this today!!!!!!
The only time I have used the glaze was to make buttons….cover the chipboard button with paper and then apply the glaze over the top.
well i have to admit i have not used this stuff but it looks like a very cood technique to try.
holy moly that looks fun! can’t wait to try out some fun texture effects. i don’t have any dimensional glaze, yet, but can you imagine what this stuff would do for gigantic innocent animal/baby eyes?! O_O too cute.
like the other posters, I have used it to add a glossy feel to lightbulbs, water, raindrops, and other stamped images. I’ve also used it when making flat backed marble magnets, as the holding power is terrific!
but the most creative use I have come up with so far was when I was crafting, my VERY old glasses fell off and landed on the floor, the frame of one lens broke, and my handy dandy dimensional glaze glued that puppy right back in like you would not believe!
like I said before – it is super strong!
I have put it on a stamped piece that I cut out, and then cracked it to get a broken glass look. I have also made raindrops with it.
What a fun technique! I love polka dots so this is one technique I’ll definitely try! I love to use my glossy accents on things like cherries, fruit, ice cream, or just to make a certain part of an image pop. It’s great stuff!