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Golden paints manufactures a line of acrylic paints supposedly for ceramic restoration. We have never been terribly impressed with the results of acrylics mimicing glaze. We have used Rustin's clear plastic coating for 15 years for inpainting. It is a melamine urea formaldehyde with a catalyst. I can understand your concerns over atomizing solvent based paints. I know restorers who are either mad as hatters or have health problems from years of unventilated airbrushing or not wearing a suitable respirator. And now for an editorial. I would call into question the need to airbrush altogether (the exception being a whole new component part like an arm or airbrushing and wiping back to the fill). The reason this method is so popular is that restorers and their clients are not aware of the alternatives. This problem has been furthered by the multitude of 1-2 week courses which equate restoration with an airbrush. As I see it, the whole problem with airbrushing is the unavoidable covering of original surfaces...often the entirity of the object("psst, hey buddy, wanna buy a black-light proof figurine?"). Yes, the final result can be a "new" look from a distance but handling tells all.

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