Which food-safe sealant can I use for henna on glass?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding a food-safe sealant suitable for decorating glass with henna. Participants explore options that would allow the henna to adhere to the glass without washing off, while also ensuring the sealant is safe for food contact.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using Mod Podge for sealing henna on candles but notes it is ineffective for glass due to washing issues.
  • Another participant proposes looking up food-safe sealants on Google and mentions the possibility of etching the glass for aesthetic improvement.
  • A link to Dymax products is shared, indicating a potential source for sealants.
  • A follow-up post expresses intent to contact Dymax for a quote regarding their products.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on specific sealant recommendations, and multiple suggestions and approaches remain under consideration.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of specific recommendations for food-safe sealants and the need for further exploration of product effectiveness on glass.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in crafting with henna on glass, particularly those concerned with food safety and durability of decorative applications.

Samyra
This may be in the very wrong place, but it certainly can't hurt to ask.

I have a pair of champagne flutes that I was hoping to decorate with henna. Since glass isn't porous, the henna won't leave a stain, so I was going to just let the paste dry and leave it on. I do the same thing with candles; to keep the paste from coming off the candle, I use Mod Podge glue sealant. However, I can't use Mod Podge on glasses. When I wash them the glue and the henna will come off.

So. What sealants are there that are food-safe for use on glass, dry clear, and won't wash off?
 
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Samyra said:
This may be in the very wrong place, but it certainly can't hurt to ask.

I have a pair of champagne flutes that I was hoping to decorate with henna. Since glass isn't porous, the henna won't leave a stain, so I was going to just let the paste dry and leave it on. I do the same thing with candles; to keep the paste from coming off the candle, I use Mod Podge glue sealant. However, I can't use Mod Podge on glasses. When I wash them the glue and the henna will come off.

So. What sealants are there that are food-safe for use on glass, dry clear, and won't wash off?
My suggestion would be to look them up on google. You might want to look into something to etch the glass first, might look nicer.
 
http://www.dymax.com/products/glass/index.php
 
EnumaElish said:
http://www.dymax.com/products/glass/index.php

Thanks; I'll email them about a quote.
 

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