Ask the Experts Bead Fixative Q&A

If I spray fixative on a bracelet made with some dyed cylinder beads, will the fixative hurt the skin after it dries? What do you recommend to seal in the color—other than not using the beads? I already made some bracelets, though I can avoid using those beads in the future. Thanks.

- Ann

A non-toxic spray fixative, such as SpectraFix™, should not irritate the skin and will work to seal the beads.

Another option is a brush-on top coat. Mona Lisa™ Metal Leaf™ Sealer top coat is specifically made to seal and protect dyed beads as well as polymer clay beads and gold leaf designs. Apply a thin coat with a paintbrush and let dry overnight for a finish that you will love.