Beatriz Answered:
Regarding the answer, it is advisable to bake at a high temperature, I do it at 140 degrees C , it can withstand even higher temperatures. But it is better not to bake at lower temperatures because it needs this heat so that it can set on the vinyl
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Question:
I was wondering if I can use the bc paints with genesis thinning medium as well as the bc thinning medium?
Beatriz Answered:
Yeah! they can use genesis thinning for BC, but BC thinning should not be mixed in the same dilution with Genesis thinning, hope this makes sense! You can use either of the two diluents but do not mix them together.
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Question:
Is that 140 Celsius? Correct?
Beatriz Answered:
Correct! Yes, 130 is the minimum you can heat at, I cook at 140 C (284ºF), it's somewhat personal because many people fear burning the kit, but it doesn't burn! and when I apply thicker textures, I need more heat.
If people paint with thin layers like with Genesis, baking at 130ºC (266ºF) is perfect, but I always tell people that they can bake at 140ºC (284ºF) if they use thick layers 
The Label will also tell you 130 C
***** Remember she is saying 130 Degrees Celsius needs to be converted to our Degrees Fahrenheit.
So it can be heated higher but not lower.
Hope this answers your question, I would certainly suggest it on a test limb first I always go to the side of caution LOL.
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Question:
I am trying to do the mottling layers on my dolls. The BC paints have the perfect colors that I need. The Strawberry is the perfect color for the “dirty purple” layer, as everyone seems to call it. However, I’ve noticed a difference. I’d like to add this to my review, but also to ask this as a question, in case maybe I’m missing something. With the genesis paints, you fill a well with paint thinner, then add the paints as needed. You can add paints, or thinner as needed to thicken or thin the consistency. It is then applied to a sponge and splotched onto the limb. When attempting this technique with the BC paints, it “beads”. I tried with three different colors, but the result was the same. It was like sand, as if the paint and the thinner wouldn’t mix. From what I can tell, BC paints have to be thinned with thinning medium instead. It appears that it can’t be thinned with thinner like Genesis paints, unless I’m missing something.
Beatriz Answered:
Big question! This is something I say to ALL artists who paint only with liquid solvent instead of Thinning medium.
BC paints have more pigment, so it is not possible to dilute them with liquid solvent only. If you are an artist who paints with liquid thinner only, you should add a pinch of BC Thinning Medium, however small, to your mixture of BC paint and liquid thinner, and you will see that the paint is that the paint is completely diluted in a perfect way 
even a pinch in your mix
To create perfect mixture of each color use Color + Thinning Medium + Liquid Solvent
(Beatriz said "If you only use liquid solvent to the paint you will be able to see the specks of paint in the background, but if you use a pinch of thinning medium to this mixture of paint and liquid solvent the mixture will be perfect")
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Question:
Does the BC paints contain UV protectants in them? Or have they been tested professionally for lightfast ratings?
Beatriz Answered:
They do not contain additives for UV protection as additives are harmful. But they are resistant paints. Just like oils Art oils or acrylics do not contain sunscreen additives and are used for general art and doll art. The products that have UV protection for "fine" plastic arts, focused on art, are varnishes. BC varnish has a high protection from sunlight since there is polyurethane in its composition.
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Question:
In my last order I received the satin and semi-matte nail polishes from BC. But both are not creamy like the ones I got from my previous order. The satin is elastic in addition to not being creamy. I would like to know if this is normal. I always bought BC only with you guys. Can you check the batches you sent me and check with the manufacturer if this is normal?
Beatriz Answered:
"hello! it's totally normal! Before, it had a lumpier texture due to the machines they use to mix the two resins. If they are larger machines, they add more air to the mix and it seems that the texture is different! but the result will be the same, I even think that with a creamier texture like now, maybe the product will stay in better condition for longer"
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Question:
I just found your new heat set paints and wonder if they are usable on polymer clay.
Beatriz Answered:
I think as long as they (they product itself) can be baked, they can be used to paint Polymer Clay ! ???? I would advise doing a test beforehand on a piece so that she can see if the fixation is good, perhaps it will depend on the temperature and time that she can bake the piece without damaging it. I would love to hear her experience with this if she finally does it.
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Question:
Is the BC heat set varnish (semi-matte) compatible with air dry paints?
Beatriz Answered:
YES!!! of course! ;)
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Feedback from Nikki Johnston of the UK
I must say I am absolutely in LOVE with them!! BC Paints are an absolute dream to work with!! The colours are beautiful and the mediums a dream!
The thinning medium is a little thicker than genesis and has some resistance to it when applying to the vinyl, so is super easy to make a lot go a long way when prepping the vinyl.
I also feel it helps the paint grip better than genesis.
The paint colours are super smooth and very pigmented! A small amount is needed and they blend beautifully!! You can thin them out with odourless thinner solvent.
And by adding the smallest amount of thinning medium to the mix, it helps bind the colour and the solvent.
If you’re used to genesis, then I highly recommend BC Paints.
There was very little I had to change about my techniques when using them. The major difference is the baking. Make sure to flip you pieces and bake on both sides. That way the heat can reach and seal all parts of the vinyl. It is also really important to let the vinyl cool completely.
I also found myself using my brushes to blend more than my sponges.
Another difference is the semi matte finishing varnish. You have to work in very small areas at a time as it dries quickly. I also found I needed to change out my sponge a few times in the process.
You can add water, yes, water! to the varnish to get the texture you like. As you’re working in sections, there can be some white chalkiness on the boarders of where the sections cross over. However, when you bake, these all go away and you’re left with a beautiful finish!!
BC mediums are also super flexible, unlike genesis. So there is no cracking when fully cured! No matter how much I bent the vinyl!!
Over all they’re absolutely phenomenal to work with!! An absolute pleasure! I don’t really have anything negative to say about them! I 100% recommend them! And I cannot wait to paint my next baby!!
Nikki
