i used clear nail polish, and i put on three layers of it. it took me as a whole almost a week to make it, and it wasn't really a easy task. the sticky bears weren't obeying me... :< but i do love the outcome with its black pearls. and at least now i can be sure it won't break any time soon. i gave it as a present to my friend, who at first couldn't belive that i used real candies :D