Advice on glazes for paper (non-toxic, fast drying) please

[Mimomeemo]

Hello. I make junkmail jewellery and paint it with clear nail varnish. This dries quickly, strengthens the bead and gives a nice shine but I think it's probably on the toxic side. 'Greener' nail varnish is pretty expensive.
So can anyone recommended a quick drying varnish or glaze? it needs to be quick drying as I run workshops where people take stuff away with them, hence it needs to dry in 5 min or less really.
Something acrylic?
I came across someone using something called Diamond Glaze but it is also a glue, so not appropriate.
Thanks for any help.

[sparrowprince]

i'd say resin but it takes ages to dry, or spray varnish, they dry pretty fast! plasticote

[glasgowmike]

I think diamond glaze may work even though an adhesive as it dries clear and you depending how much you use, it should dry fairly quickly. Here is a link to their FAQ that speaks to these points: http://www.diamondglaze.com/dg_faq.html

[Mimomeemo]

Thanks. I will give it a go! If it doesn't work, I'm sure I'll find something else to use it for...

[thestitchandfold]

I'm not sure if it's what you're looking for, but I've heard that they sell clear acrylic spray...

[sandy189]

hi i'm looking for a glaze for my paper beads making project ..

[glasgowmike]

Found this on google: http://paperbeads.org/using-diamond-...r-paper-beads/
They likely have other options as well.

[Paintables]

Hi

I'm new. This is my first post.

I used something called Triple Thick spray varnish on a paper mache project. It was amazing! Very quick drying and very glossy. You could try that one. There is a brushing version but it takes longer to dry.

Penny