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I planned to make this tutorial for months but never got around to actually making it. I finally took the pictures while working on christmas presents.
If you have any questions, let me know!
Oh, and here are a few links to paperstar tutorials, in case you haven't tried to make them yet (I just grabbed a bunch of tutorials from the search, there are tons more out there
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I answered this in a few earlier comments already:
The ones I've had good results with are DecoArt DuraClear Varnish and Delta Ceramcoat Varnish. Both of them are Exterior/Interior and both are non-toxic (read the side of the label, it should say "non-toxic" on the side). You can also check a home depot, they often have special toy varnishes, they may be cheaper too because they come in big containers.
I hope it works well for you, have fun with your crafting!
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i dipped my first batch last night! I will post pictures for you to see soon! I bought "triple thick varnish" so i only dipped them twice. I dunno if they will last very long, but these were just a trial run.
I'm so excited!!
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Great! It really depends on the varnish. Once they are completely dry, try squishing them with your fingers and toss them around a bit, you'll see if they need another coating or not.
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lol sounds like you incorporate work with play! I have dipped them twice now, and plan on a trird dip later tonight. I found Triple Thick at a hobby lobby store, so it might work. I'm thinking of submersing some in water to see how well the varnish works. If I remember to, I'll let you know how it worked out.
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I incorporate play into everything!
I've used several different varnishes and they all worked well for me. I only make sure that it's non-toxic.
I actually left some stars in water for a day or two and they were fine after trying off. Sometimes they get a bit tacky when they get wet, but dry well afterward.
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Cool. I've used stars in jewelry before, but they just de-puffed and the creases wore down. I'll have to try this. ^^ Any good brands of varnish that you know?
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The ones I've had good results with are DecoArt DuraClear Varnish and Delta Ceramcoat Varnish. Both of them are Exterior/Interior and both are non-toxic (read the side of the label, it should say "non-toxic" on the side). Basically I'd just make sure it's a non-toxic, clear varnish, if it also says it's non-yellowing, that's even better!
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This brings a whole new purpose to those little stars. <3 You could write letters on them and spell out names and put them on necklaces. o 3o
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Yes, they are very versatile once they are varnished
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oh, hey! I only just saw this. Great tutorial, and really useful too! I remember once, while walking home in the rain, I looked down to see that the paper star clipped to my necklace had turned into a wet papery mush. xD;
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Oh no, papery mush is no good! The varnished paper stars have survived several rainy nights so far.
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WOW, this is great. Thanks for sharing this. Didn't know that you can varnish it. I was at Michael's this morning and was looking for the varnish, there's so many. But didn't see anything approved for children toys or toxin free. Can you please tell me the name of the varnish you use?
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The ones I've had good results with are DecoArt DuraClear Varnish and Delta Ceramcoat Varnish. Both of them are Exterior/Interior and both are non-toxic (read the side of the label, it should say "non-toxic" on the side). You can also check a home depot, they often have special toy varnishes, they may be cheaper too because they come in big containers.
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Thank you for the information. I'll check both stores now that I have an idea of what I am looking for. Thank you so much again.[link]
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I want to know where can I get varnish.
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You can get good varnishes in arts and craft supply stores or hardware stores.
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Thank you. Yes I was thinking home depot... too bad I didnt see this before I just went to Michaels yesterday and I know my mom wont feel like bringing me back there again today because its about a 30 minute drive(I wish I had my license).
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Yeah, I buy mine at Michaels, there's not home depot close to where I live right now. It might actually be cheaper at home depot, just make sure it's a non-toxic varnish!
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ooh wow, that sounds really good! :3
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That's brilliant. :S Did you come up with that yourself? Those stars WOULD make good jewelery, they look all candy-like as it is!
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Yes, I did
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And I was just joking when I mentioned dipping the spikeyball in molten gold too.
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This is intruiging. I found the varnish I used made the paper run (I use recycled wrapping paper) so I stopped trying. Maybe I'll try with this rig on of these days.
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Some papers work a lot better than others. I found that coated papers don't work well at all, they don't soak the first coat up which is the basis for the following coats.
Non-toxic, waterbased varnish is best on most papers.
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As said, I was trying to recycle. And you know, be a bit cheap. But really, all that pretty paper is just thrown out. It needed to be rescued
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I know, I love to recycle! But most wrapping papers won't work for this kind of stuff. Unless it's the kind that's not glossy coated
I used wrapping papers for covering journals though, and they work well for paper art too (cutting out shapes and collaging pictures out of that). And they're great for origami pieces too
Maybe you can get them to work with the right varnish though! Didn't work for me yet 
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I'm not big on collaging. The glue I used never dired properly and ruined so many projects that it kind of put me off it.
I do use it for origami, but that's such a difficult craft to store. Jewelry's so much easier
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Lately I've been using tacky tape, so it doesn't have to dry
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Isn't that a bear to trim evenly under each piece?
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I bought a few sheets that are pre-cut. The pieces are tiny and work very well. There are also dry glue dots on sheets that work perfectly.
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How do you keep the small and sharp corners down?
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Usually they don't poke up with my collages.
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They would make great dangle earrings with a matching charm bracelet.
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Yep, they do 
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Wow!! thanks for this! I like making the little stars, but always feel bad about throwing them away. they aren't very useful in just...little paper star form. But hardened, they would make a cute charm bracelet or necklace (or something...)!!!
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Thanks!
Yes, there are so many possibilities! You could even make a curtain out of them, or use them in a doily or on hair accessories, etc. I just love these stars
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Just normal scrapbooking paper. It's a bit thicker than writing paper and that makes the stars more durable.
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thnks!...when I will buy like dat, it's design like stripes?
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They come in all kinds of designs, lots of striped patterns too.
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This tutorial is wonderful! I will definitely use it sometime in the future. :D Thanks so much for sharing this!
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You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help
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Oh wow o.o I was searching lucky stars (cuz I am OBSESSED with them and I'm attempting to learn to make jewelry with them) and found this!
I saw 'varnish' and flipped; this was exactly what I needed!
And imagine my surprise to see that you linked my tutorial in this :'3
Thank you so much, it's an honor, really <3
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