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(Two part clear) "resin" and "varnish" (or finishes/sealers) are two different things, though both will create a clear glossy coating and seal.
Here’s info about resins (including where to buy them, the different types, and much more info on using them):
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091115185640AAXBfZF
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqRoGzjtN95Is41Kmm_SHHfsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091011042033AAytK0x
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100402061140AAD0jwB
Finishes can be lots of different materials though, and be purchased in lots of different places. You don’t say what your jewelry is made from, or what you want it to look and act like, so it’s hard to say much about what you might want for your particular situation. Here’s some stuff I’ve written before about some of the clear finishes for polymer clay jewelry, and those plus more could be used on air-dry clay jewelry:
For a clear "glaze" (finish), you *can* use any of these on air-dry clays or on polymer clays:
…clear fingernail polish (for polymer clay the polish must be water-based not "enamel"…anything that says ok for acrylic nails, for example)
…clear polyurethane (gloss, satin, or matte) from hardware store…I’d get a water-based one myself… the Varathane brand is very popular for polymer clayers (and the Studio by Sculpey version of gloss sealer at the craft store is probably the same thing, just rebottled and more expensive)
…floor polishes like "Future" (now called Pledge with Future Shine) or Mop ‘N Glo… these will be thinner than the options above, but will definitely be glossy
…there are also other "glazes" or other materials available at craft and art supply stores that will give a glossy effect and seal if you get the right kind, but none of those will be as tough (re scratching or cloudiness from later humidity) as the ones above:
"acrylic mediums," other "gloss sealers," ModPodge or other decoupage mediums (or thinned down permanent white glue which is the same thing) or "dimensional white glues like Diamond Glaze/etc, clear embossing enamels, etc:
You can read more about all those plus some others if you’re interested on this page at my site:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/finishes.htm
Diane B.
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