101 Artist's Cement
Uses and ideas from the creative art department of USArtQuest, Inc.

Product Features & Benefits

Archival Acid-Free Fine art materials and acid free papers maintain their original integrity because 101 is acid free and archival.
UV Resistant 101 provides excellent protection from UV light rays which discolor and fade artwork, paper, photography, flower and paints.
Water Resistant 101 is a particularly useful cement for artwork not placed under protective glass. It is excellent for arts and crafts that must be in moisture laden areas, and has an excellent wipeability for ease in cleaning.
Strong 101 is an excellent cement when strength and durability are an issue. It will adhere most any object to any surface.
Non-Toxic 101 is an excellent cement when an artist's quality material must be used and there is an issue with chemical or product sensitivities.
Flexible 101 remains flexible, yet durable, when dry. This allows for many applications in difficult areas of home accent application or when used on flexible surfaces.

101 - Heavy Uses
Attributes: Smooth, creamy, hard, sandable, heavy bodied.
  • As a Cement - Use 101 Heavy to adhere glass, metal, paper, wood, cardboard, plastics and found objects. It's heavy body is perfect for adhering irregular materials without a weight , brace or clamp. 101-Heavy may be colored with acrylics, dry pigments, etc. for use in mosaic work and when the cement is visible.
  • As a Stencil Paste - Ideal for large spaces or small areas, use a small trowel or palette knife to spread 101 Heavy over any stencil, including large wall stencils, embossing stencils and paper stencils. Carefully lift the stencil. Options: while wet: it will hold embellishing powders such as Mica Flakes or gilding, such as Gildenglitz. Burnish when dry.
  • For Smooth or Plaster-like Water-Resistant Texture
    • Faux Plaster Carving: Apply 101 Heavy to any surface, such as wood, ¾" foam board, etc., and use a Boxwood Tool, palette knife, the end of a paint brush or any other tool to carve and manipulate the cement. Let dry and paint, gild or stain.
  • Stamping Medium - In thin applications on hard surfaces interesting stamping effects can be achieved.
101 - Light Uses
Attributes: Flexible, holds high peaks, carvable, lightweight, water-resistant.
  • As a Cement - Use 101 Light to adhere glass, metal, paper, wood and any other art or craft material. It's light body is perfect for canvas work, with layer upon layer, not adding unnecessary weight. 101-Light may be colored with acrylics, dry pigments, etc. for use in artwork when the cement is visible.
  • For Texture - 101 Light hold textural peaks extremely well. Apply 101 to a surface and tap the wet cement with a palette knife, brush or any other tool to create peaks.
  • Fresco Effects - 101 Light is airy and fluffy. Spread a smooth layer onto a surface and let dry. It dries with a stucco-like texture perfect for faux finishing.
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