Liquitex Professional Acrylic Varnish, High Gloss, 118 ml

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With spray it is also less even surface as liquid varnishes, especially mineral spirits are self-levelling like epoxy so they do create an extra smooth hard clear top coat, and sprays don’t.

While varnishing creates a protective layer on a finished painting, glazing is a technique used to unify light and dark tones, and create luminosity . It’s a practice that was pioneered by Old Masters like Van Eyke, Vermeer and Rembrandt . Sometimes artists varnish their work to help stabilise surfaces with added texture, or damaged layers. While varnish can certainly help with this, once it’s on it can’t be removed without damaging the work, so it’s recommended you then keep the varnished work behind glass to stop it attracting dirt. Put the cloth over the entire area of the painting. Cover the area with a plastic sheet to reduce evaporation. Leave it for 2-5 min. Over the years, the varnish will act as a shield that prevents dirt and dust from damaging your painting’s surface. When the need arises, the varnish can be easily removed, and your painting can be revarnished, restoring its original brilliance. Read on for expert answers to frequently asked questions on varnishing paintings.

How to apply liquid varnish. (Apply isolation coat first if using removable varnish)

Use long, even strokes, covering the surface top to bottom while moving from one side to the other - don't go over bits you have missed but leave to dry and then re-varnish area While applying, look for surface bubbles and even them out immediately Being acid-free, it is non-toxic and will not damage your work. The acrylic varnish will not yellow over time, and will not fade, keeping the gloss finish vibrant and present for a very long time. Surface PrepApply to clean dry surfaces free from oil and grease ThinnersCan be thinned with water if needed. You may also like… Which is the best varnish for acrylic painting on canvas? There are a few different varnish options to choose from for acrylic painting on canvas. You need to decide whether you want to use a brush-on varnish or a spray varnish. Both have their benefits, and it will depend on what you are more familiar with, and the process you prefer.

Sargent Art Acrylic Gloss and Varnish is a non-toxic, safe, AP-certified varnish ideal to use on canvas to protect acrylic paints from damage and to keep the colors bright and true. Artisan Gloss, Matt and Satin varnishes are formulated avoiding conventional solvents, making them ideal for communal studios or for those needing to avoid hazardous solvents. These varnishes can be used on conventional oil paintings as well as those created using Artisan O il Colour.

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There are exceptions to the rule but this is the rule I follow and have, as I said never had a problem. Apply a second coat of varnish, following the same process as before. This will help ensure that your painting is fully protected. How To Spray Varnish An Acrylic Painting? You are able to tone down the gloss or create a specific finish by mixing the acrylic gloss varnish with a matte or satin varnish to suit your work and your specific art needs.