Free Postage (Australia only) on orders above $250 will NOT apply:

• – If more than one parcel is required.  I will apply Free Shipping to the most expensive (shipping-wise) parcel.  I will bill you for shipping on other parcel(s) in the order.
• – If a Seniors/Pension Discount code is used.  Please consider carefully which option presents the best value to you.

Some errors may occur in shipping calculations, due to the complexities of combining products in one order.  If you have overpaid shipping I will refund, or issue a credit. If you have underpaid, I will invoice for the difference.

I operate this business without assistance.  Whilst I DO endeavour to ship as soon as I possibly can, I cannot guarantee to ship out the same day as the order is received. I am currently shipping orders on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays.

1-10 Silverback mini glass sheets will fit into a STANDARD SMALL post box.
1-5 Hobby Squares will fit into a SMALL glass box.
Larger orders will require one or more LARGE glass boxes.  Express postage on these parcels is dependant on your postcode. Please email me for a quote if required.

I package carefully. However, damage may occur during transit. Product is shipped entirely at your own risk.

International Shipping:

My website does not allow international customers to check out. Please e-mail me a list of the products you want (you can create a wishlist and email it to me), your shipping address and the preferred method of payment. I will prepare a quote and email it to you.  If acceptable, I will send a payment request/invoice. Items will be shipped once payment has cleared.

Apologies – I do NOT ship glass internationally.  Grouts ship to Australia and New Zealand only.

Your understanding is appreciated.

This food safe, stain proof, UV resistant is amazing:  It  is fully submersible, bacteriostatic, safe for the environment, and non-hazardous for the user. 

The product has been used in ponds in Europe for many years.  The Manufacturer warrants a useable shelf life of 36 months from production date, but I have personally used product much older than this without issue.

It is incredibly easy to use – no harsh chemicals or solvents required: just a light pressure with a non-scratching scourer sponge and plenty of water is all that is needed. The product contains an in-built cleaning agent that is activated by water so yes, water is your friend. Check out my Video on another tab to see how easy it truly is (the grout used in the video is the translucent variant, but the application and clean-up method is the same)

• – To achieve the “blending” effect, use in grout lines up to 3mm wide.
• – Remains workable for approx. 90 minutes
• – Can be used in ambient temperature of 10ºC – 30ºC
• – The initial cure time is approx. 2hrs (dependant on ambient temps)
• – Bird baths can be filled 5 days after grouting, larger ponds should be left to fully cure for 1 week.

Different Effects:

• – Starlike Crystal is designed to be enriched with Starlike finishes to achieve extra aesthetic affects: Litokol glitters, micas/metallic effects and Night Vision (Glow in the Dark) make the grouted surfaces unique and exclusive. Instruction for these additives are included in the relevant product listings.
• – can be coloured using Resin colourants for use in darker coloured areas of your mosaic.  I recommend Passion Pastes from Colour Passion https://colourpassion.net.au/
• – I have also used Acrylic ink, sparingly.

Indicative Grout Coverage:

Use approximately the same amount as you would with cement grout. I have found that it seems to take slightly less than you would use of cementitious grout.

I have developed an Epoxy Grout Usage calculator for use with Litokol grouts. It is available to download for FREE HERE.

• It works in metric (millimetres/grams) and imperial (inches/ounces) measurements, and is based on the manufacturer’s published ratio of 94 parts by weight (Component A) to 6 parts by weight (Component B).

Use this, and you’ll probably be safe and have a small amount leftover.  Of course, It’s going to vary. If you are working with 3D pieces, you’ll have to work out an equivalent flat area.

Surface Preparation:

• – Ensure your adhesive is fully dry
• – Joints should be dry, clean, free from dust and empty  for at least 2/3 of the tile thickness
• – remove excess adhesive from the tile surface. This product won’t dissolve water soluble glues readily

Application/Clean-up:

1. Once mixed, apply immediately – DO NOT SLAKE – Just dollop it on!
2. Ensure all gaps are filled in
3. I spread the product sparingly over the surface – there is no need to leave a thick covering over your work
4. Once covered you can now start to clean off – do not wait for the product to haze or crust over.
5. Using a VERY wet scourer (squeeze out sufficiently so the water doesn’t run down your arm), GENTLY rub n a circular or diagonal movement across all of the work. Clean the scourer in clean water frequently
6. The surface will turn white – this is what you want.  This is the product emulsifying with the water.
7. Once all covered, wring out the scourer/sponge well.
8. Using the well-wrung sponge side, GENTLY remove the excess white residue.
9. Using your normal grout cleaning products (min-spatulas, picks etc). clean out the joints.
10. In hotter weather, I find it handy to have a spray bottle of clean water to make sure any sticky residue is removed.
11. Polish your work with a soft lint-free cloth (old T-shirts are ideal)

Tool Clean-up:

Rinse off all tools in water. Allow residue left in your water bucket to settle. Pour off water into a rough area of the garden. Any gritty residue should be binned.
As with any grout, do not let any product into your plumbing pipes.

• – Pot Life (Working time): > 90 minutes at 23°C
• – Joint width: From 1 to 3mm to obtain the photochromatic effect desired for art mosaics.
• – Application temperature: from 10°C to 30°C (optimal 18°C to 23°C)
• – Shelf life: 36 months in original packaging, avoid freezing temperatures
• – Initial Set time: > 2hrs.
  • 7hrs to reach 90% hardness (based on Manufacturers recommendations)
• – Ready for Submersion: 5 days, Swimming Pools 7 days.
• – Shrinkage: less than .25%
• – Ultra-low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions
• – Contains more than 10% recycled materials
• – Does not contain any solvents or hazardous chemicals
• – Classed as an IRRITANT only
• – Non corrosive. not hazardous to the environment
• – Bacteriostatic – inhibits the growth of mold and spores.
• – Level 2 Recycled Crystal Microsphere® technology
• – Zherorisk®- Oxirane Free. Does not contain C12 – C14.
• – Not dangerous for applicator/environment. Defender Anti-Microbial – Prevents the growth of bacteria and mold on the surface.
• – Extremely creamy, lightweight, super easy to spread, and easy to clean.  Does not contain any of the chemical pigments found in common epoxy fillers.

Colour Technology:

Contains 500 million glass microbeads per kg (Microspheric diameter 60-180 µm). Recycled

Special Finishes:

Starlike Crystal is designed to be enriched with Starlike finishes to achieve extra aesthetic affects: Litokol glitters, micas/metallic effects and Night Vision (Glow in the Dark) make the grouted surfaces unique and exclusive. Instruction for these additives are included in the relevant product listings.

Technical Data Sheet:

Starlike Crystal Translucent TDS

I have written various articles about this amazing product:

1. What is Epoxy Grout?  This article describes the differences between (Litokol) Epoxy and Cement grouts. It refers to Epoxy grouts in general, with some specific mention of the Translucent variant.

   Litokol Epoxy Grout

2. Information about Litokol Starlike Crystal Grout: This article contains basic information about the grout – How to mix, apply and clean-up. It also addresses various mis-information often seen about the grout.

   Litokol® Translucent Grout – Information

    

3. Litokol UV Resistance Report: Litokol EVO is the best epoxy grout. Litokol have done quite a lot of research into UV stability.

   Litokol Starlike EVO – UV Resistance