So I guess, in order to make this post slightly easier to respond to, my 2 questions are: 1. In my decorative painting business, I have applied final topcoats (on walls for faux finishes or murals), and have used sealers between coats on some finishes. An uneven finish in your painting, some parts matte, other parts glossy can be very off-putting to the viewer. I must say after nearly 50 years of painting in acrylic, I was taken aback to say the least by this problem; I think Ive managed to solve it, with a lot of help. Im curious, now, to find out if any of those are removable in ways that dont harm the base coat and if any are the same products as the more expensive artist products. Hi Will Great site! Do you know if this varnish is non-toxic? I am not going to use it any more. I do hope you can find a way around it, as you can paint over sections of the cloudiness. The only thing to be careful of is buckling. Thank you for this very nice person many would appreciate your gift of helpness. I will need to add a varnish over the paint to protect the work as I would like it to be displayed outside for a year. My question is can I fix this issue just by adding another layer of varnish, or should I remove the current varnish layer (I used the Golden UVLS Gloss Varnish) and reapply? Do I need to varnish them now or I can wait some time till I have a good collection? It works for me. Your site is extremely helpful, thank you! I am an Australian ceramist and the only painting I have ever done was in high school. I was having a difficult time with the finish being uneven. I have been researching clear top coats and I seem to be running across Golden Acrylic Varnishes. They are the greatest source of information i have found so far in one place, i couldnt stop reading. Hope this helps. I have read that sealing off acrylics (e.g. I have a some liquitex gloss spray so thought I would use it too.. but the aerosol failed and the client wanted it soonest. You could add a gloss varnish to revive the colours slightly but it wouldnt make a massive difference. My friend took an art class and they used ceramic tile adhesive to texture the canvas. If you have a moment, I would very much like to ask a few questions? Hi Evelyn, if youre painting with acrylics you can apply an isolation coat within 24 hrs, then 24hrs later a varnish layer (a little longer if using thick impasto paint) Cheers, Will. Here is a link to the blog post I wrote about the project. After letting it dry I assumed a third coat in the direction of the first would take care of it but it didnt. Right now, Im doing several test pieces seeing which technique works the best. Its a 50s era (small) end table, and it was sanded, but some wood grain remained. I have did a painting on a canvas which is hard bound behind so is this ok or we need to do painting on canvas stretched frame. Cheers, Will, Great site you have here. Hi Judy, varnishes can vary depending on manufacturer and how thick you apply the varnish. Hi Joanne, you can often apply an extra coat or two of varnish with a soft bristle brush to smooth out any of the brushmarks. I have been sealing the finished work with diluted PVA glue and then using Galeria matt varnish by Windsor Newton. Now when I hold it to natural bright daylight, I see what you mean on how lighting can affect the finish, so, I want to be sure I use the correct finish for this type of paint. I would paint a test piece of the red and the metallic copper acrylic onto a piece of scrap canvas and then try a gloss varnish over the entire section. Newspaper, for example, contains a lot of lignin and goes yellow fastest. I put the Golden Self Leveling Gel on as a topcoat and dont use varnish. Will the paintings fade in few months time? Im conducting my own fairly exhaustive experiments, but would be very interested in your view. Cheers, Will. I have just finished applying a coat of golden soft gel gloss to a couple of acrylic paintings but I see I have got the proportion of gel to water wrong. Cheers Susano, pleased you found the article of interest. This means the varnish can be easily removed; taking with it any accumulated surface contamination without damaging the painting surface. Cheers. Until then I am just keeping the paintings wrapped in cellophane, I hope it will protect them from dust. Hi Will I have a painting that is being presented at an art show. The biggest difference will be the potential yellowing of the Matt non-removable acrylic varnish, if it is not an archival artist varnish. Many thanks :-). I was hoping for some advice. As this happens, any debris present can become adhered to the surface and will subsequently require relatively aggressive methods for removal. Hi Sir, This is sandeep and i am a beginner in acrylic painting. Thank you again. It might be worth emailing Posca direct to see what they recommend for the best protection of the pigments they use in the pen. Will. Will the varnish come off? Do you think I can do this? Do you have any suggestions on how i can even this out? I was mystified by the issue of varnishing but your thorough discussion of what to use, why, and how was just what I needed. Hope this helps, Will, Thank you for your quick reply. The coating is now more glass like and less distracting (it was like a million diamonds sparkling before) I dare not spray any more because it seems to be just where it needs to be now and I do not want to overdo :) Thank you for all this information and making me brave enough to keep on with a few more coats! Cheers, Will. I need help!!! Love your website! You could have a look at some of my paintings at http://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/651841. I am working on an 8x8 backdrop for a photographer. and quite liked the aesthetic. Hi Will I wish I had read your info before I varnished my latest canvas with a JoJonson satin varnish. Hi Will. These paintings were finished July/August and are being exhibited late November. As you need the table to be well-sealed and washable, I would advise 1 or 2 thin coats of spray varnish (intended for furniture) first, then when thats well dry, you should be safe to brush on a decent, thicker top coat of varnish with a soft brush, to seal the deal. Arley Hall & Gardens and White Cube exhibition. If the piece ever needs cleaning or repair, it may be impossible to determine this was done in acrylics, let alone what you may have done (or not done!) If not Im not 100% confident in my final test pieces, I will most likely not varnish the big painting. It is just a medium-large sized canvas painted a solid black with about 7 coats of poster paint (which I now realised that using acrylic paints would have been a better course of action). Hi, I loved your article. Seemed fine. I just surfed in and what a useful and fantastic post youve done! Hi againhumour me here(what do you mean again! This frosted appearance results from the varnish and solvent being absorbed into the support while the matting agent remains exposed on the surface, where it appears as a white solid. Thanks Will; I am relieved I dont seem to have ruined my masterpieces.. I would make a small test piece first just with the silver pen and then varnish just over that and see if it smudges. So a thicker isolation coat sound like it would be the answer. This way you can judge the sheen you want, and if you want to get super specific you can get a tub of matt and a tub of satin varnish and intermix them untill you achieve the perfect sheen youre after. Im at my witts end! I am starting to do mixed media collages with acrylics. Thank God my client was understanding. Hi Will, Great news since Ive already bought it on a recommendation of the sellerperson at a local store. Hi Dennis, for applying varnish onto a canvas print I would use a purpose made varnish for the process. Next, I am terrified of the possible yellowing effects of some clear top coats. If its a solvent based varnish I personally wouldnt although you could contact Winsor & Newton technical help to check for sure, if you find out let me know. Then you can judge if its the look youre after before starting varnishing your large canvas. A thin protective layer between the finished painting and the atmosphere. Ive been told by a few ppl to seal it as Id really not like to have to frame it. I went for shopping yesterday for the acrylics mediums etc..And I did some mistake in choosing I bought the varnish which says gloss varnish for oil paintings, and I bought the gloss medium instead of the gel I cant use the medium as an alternative of gel I guess But the oils varnish will do or I need particularly acrylic varnish? The ink for a Giclee canvas print is usually water based, so solvent-based oil varnishes are best avoided, however, there are some specialise solvent based varnished designed for giclee prints,(you can get specialised acrylic based solvent spray varnishes that are designed specifically for giclee prints) but I wouldnt like to say for sure that the Winsor & newton Glossy wouldnt affect your prints. Please note that I varnished the paintings 3 days prior to packing and shipping to Miami, but they were fine at that point. Cheers Kenny, pleased the article helped Will, Hi Will, I have created a painting (very small on canvas), that I absolutely love with metallic acrylics. Im sorry for so many questions, please find some time to reply to them. I wanted to varnish it and used liquitex gloss medium & varnish. Cheers, Will, This is nice and all for most people but in my case I need something else. Hello, Will. Cheers, Will, Hi Will, Im wondering if you have any advice on sealing oil paintings. Cheers, Will. After varnishing an acrylic painting with an isolation coat, followed by a golden uvls polymer varnish in satin finish (brush on, not spray) Im noticing a small error in one section of the painting. If you could help me out with that it would be greatly appreciated! Keep painting. Hello Will, I am a professional artist typically working with oils. However, like many artists I am running into the issue of the cost of products compared with the size of my work. I just purchased Maimeri non-removable waterbased picture varnish (matt and gloss). So far, i have used diffrent varnishes: clear acrylic, yacht varnish, floor varnish, mod podge :), the martha steward sealer, the triple thick. Its best to varnish sooner rather than later as the longer you leave the paintings the more chance there is of dust sticking to the porous acrylic surface. Thanks for your advice. 4. I did not apply isolation coat so how can I remove that varnish paint? Both of these techniques seem to work wonderfully and produce beautiful finished paintings. Cheers, Will. With the internet, we can find so much info and its often interesting the things you learn (like latex paint has no latex and is the same product as acrylic paint!). Pro tip: If you are using pastels or chalk it is advisable to fix them first with a pastel fixative. I realize youve probably answered this question already, but 296 comments is a lot to read through so Ill ask: I want to varnish a painting my dad painted years ago. They also leave very tiny micropores that are left open to the elements and these again collect dust. You might find this article of interest which is Golden Paints recommendations for varnishing watercolours. I would fix the charcoal first with a spray charcoal fixative and then apply a varnish ontop. Hi Will, thanks for the email you sent with your advice about isolation coats, that was very kind of you to take the time I really like your website here, I would like to add a tip to people here about isolation coats. I am not sure why the cracks appeared as this is the first time this has happened. (I want to obtain a gloss finish). Some areas totally matte while others are slightly glossy. Hi Will, I have recently varnished a 3040 acrylic on canvas. I will take that to mind. Dampen a small piece of lint free, soft, white cloth with mineral spirits (not odorless) or turpentine nothing stronger. Thanks, Angela, Gloss varnish will give you the most saturated colours but it will lessen the effect of the sparkle of a metallic surface. Keep records!!! You can contact Golden paints technical support directly for more details, but most modern acrylic based varnishes have very little yellowing in comparison the more traditional varnishes, good luck with your project! Sometimes I mix glitter with my painting ( I paint in acrylic). It is a horse portrait with lots of dark areas. Patty. If you want to spray and have access to an airbrush or spray gun, then use 2 parts GAC 500 to 1 part Airbrush Transparent Extender. I have had past paintings Sink, and have restored them with a Golden medium mixed with a closely matched and applied repainting, but unfortunately, I didnt have access to the product immediately, so, now I just want to apply some permanent and quick coats to saturate and pop the colors again, without having to repaint. I would make a sample swatch of matte / satin and gloss over the same solid colour so you can judge which effect it best for your book project. I wouldnt advise using an acrylic varnish for a high use surface such as a tabletop. I had written that down somewhere and then misplaced my notes! Hope this helps. Put an isolation coat on the acrylic Using soft gel gloss Then matte varnish using a matte varnish Then place the copper leafing Then seal the leafing. Kind regards, Sung. If you do use the matte medium to seal your sketchbook it will act as a both a strong physical and conceptual idea. Clearly mark the tube as FRAGILE., Thanks Will. I stopped painting when I was in college. Hope this helps, I typically varnish all my paintings using Golden Polymer Gloss Varnish. I use Utrect Matte oil varnish on all my acrylic paintings. thank you so so much Nadia. so I dont want to mess it up! Get a clean, wide brush I usually use a 2-inch flat nylon brush, you can use a varnish brush, but it is not essential. Will it remain flexible enough to travel and also be durable for the long term? I toned a canvas with oil paint a year ago, but ended up not using it. To determine if you need to apply a second or third layer of isolation coat, once the first coat is dry look at the painting at an angle and an even sheen should indicate an even surface ready for varnish. I wasnt aware of the isolation coat, and was just going to brush on a couple of coats of high-gloss varnish, so that the table can be used normally. HELP! I believe the shinier finish brings out the colors best overall, but there are areas of the painting that have a dull finish. Will using a matte varnish fix this problem? I then heard from the paint-makers consultant, who advised me that hes encountered the problem before, exclusively with canvas boards and some brands of stretched canvas: a substance is added to some of them in manufacture which presents a shiny surface, to which acrylic paints, especially the finely ground ones, wont adhere (or they will, but they then lift if you try to glaze over them or varnish them). It will be more affordable than the acrylic painting varnish, might yellow slightly, but gives really good protection. especially Atelier. I have just bought a large canvas acrylic painting that is I framed and unsealed. I wouldnt use a polymer varnish outside as they are not intended for external use, the Golden MSA varnish would work outside, here is a page about the varnish from the Golden website, with specific advice on mural painting. One thing remains unclear: cleaning an acrylic painting that has a non-removable waterbased varnish on top. Yes if its a water based varnish and a fairly small painting youll be able to get an even finish with a sponge. I have nearly finished a sketchbook for the sketch book project 2012 and I have used poster paints on the pages and I will collage some text and some images into the sketchbook as well. Hi, I just finished the first acrylic painting, but I dont have any varnish :( I guess the paint will dry before I can buy itis there any way i can save it ? I find some of the newer paint like Goldens OPEN and newer mediums like blending medium when used with my colors bleed through a conventional isolation layer and the greys mix with the colors. I came across it while researching on how to protect my acrylic on canvas. Thanks Will, for patiently answering each of my queries. Would it be possible to put an isolation coat over the varnish to stop it from yellowing and then apply more varnish over the isolation coat. Thanks Michelle. Thanks for your kind comments Sibyl, pleased youve been enjoying the videos. By the way, the painting was made on a canvas board, ie canvas stretched over board and universally primed. I am going to try to use the messiness to my advantage and make it look aged hopefully I can resell it after that. this is a childs mural and I am thinking that it may be more durable by applying a sealer of some kind. Also, the varnish will appear translucent when wet but transparent when fully dry. Thanks for your time and the great site! I have used Daler Rowney Cryla Artists Acrylic (the paintings are on canvas). I am still getting the streaks of shine and not shiny. The acrylics would be flexible enough to roll as they are, and although you could varnish before hand there is more chance of having a tacky surface when the varnish is applied. Can a painting varnished with several layers of spray MSA be safely cleaned with a damp cloth? The reflection of the water on the paving slabs makes them look fantastic, the same is true of colours in paintings. Thanks in advance. My painting is 15x20 yes is huge so I need something to seal it before it starts cracking I thought of some kind of polyurethane but I dont know could you point me in some direction? Try it with a test piece first. When I went to varnish it the paint smudged. Will this work? Will this make a difference? I have finished a painting and used Windsor and Newton gloss varnish spray as I have done for ages. Will. Hope this helps, Will. !, youre the best, now I know what to buy, thank you again, you rock!! hi will please what is an isolation coat I have finished my first acrylic painting. Bummer.. (Some white gesso dust from the table got onto my brush as I was varnishing and now there are a few white speckles that I cant seem to get off with my fingernail). Thanks for all the help and encouragement you give to amateur artists as well as those more experienced. I have a funny question. Hi Will, I just finished a painting in acrylics on mdf board. First, each of these three murals measure 8 X 12 so they are huge, which is a factor when applying the protective coats. It became gummy as soon as the water touched the bristles. Been drying 20 hours. For an isolation coat I use Soft Gel gloss diluted with water. I let it sit and dry for a solid 48 hours before I did anything. This doesnt happen every time, just if the matting agent isnt mixed thouroughly in. :). Hope this helps. Thank you Will. Because of this texture, I was wondering is it good to put the isolation coat with golden gloss medium or not and then is it better and safer to spray the varnish or shall I try and varnish it with a brush. Your existing layer of varnish will protect the painting, it just would need extra care taking if (in the future)the varnish was removed and replaced so not to damage the painting surface. The liquitex removable varnish is a good choice as it can be used both internally and externally. A gallon of glazing medium from the home DIY store is sure a lot cheaper than a little container of an equivalent artist product and, Ill bet, is the same in some cases. I am not an artist by an stretch of the imagination and have very minimal experience with acrylics, varnish and painting, but I am definitely keen to learn. Will, I have put on an isolation coat and then varnished one of my paintings. Hi, I have been using various paints on my canvases, I have even used at times Benjamin moore household paints as i like the flow better. I will work on both the mediums the way u recommended. such as a cold wax or beeswax? This has been very informative. I know this doesnt really help now, but with using any new varnish/materials I always make small sample test pieces and try out the materials before going in on the whole piece. Thanks for your advice Lisa. Hi Will, I am doing mixed media collages on masonite board using the Golden Acrylics. I was told I can do it myself Eeeeee lol Can you please recommend what would be the best way to do this? If you have a read of this article, and then a read of the comments youll see this link to the best recommendations for varnishing and applying an isolation coat specifically with Atelier Interactive.
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