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lunatica

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2. I've never used sealer on cloth, but

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Wed Sep 30, 2020, 12:50 AM

Sep 2020

I would use it on something else that you don’t care about and see if it works. But it’s probably best if you keep researching what you can do for the ribbons.

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Question (more for Crafts?) - will spray acrylic sealer work safely on fabric/ribbon? [View all] UTUSN Sep 2020 OP

I am pretty sure that exposure to UV Light is what is causing the disintegration... GReedDiamond Sep 2020 #1

The hardware 800# brought up UV, told me to look for a UV blocking product. UTUSN Sep 2020 #3

"Acrylic Sealer" is NOT acrylic...it is for sealing... GReedDiamond Sep 2020 #5

Am confused. O.K., am getting that it seals PAINTS. UTUSN Sep 2020 #6

I am saying, DO NOT SPRAY THE RIBBONS... GReedDiamond Sep 2020 #7

I *do* trust you and am sincerely grateful. Just reporting: No sunlight in the room. UTUSN Sep 2020 #8

Cool! Just don't spray nuthin!! GReedDiamond Sep 2020 #9

I've never used sealer on cloth, but lunatica Sep 2020 #2

"can't erase what's under it" - sounds on the right track. UTUSN Sep 2020 #4