PainterInYou You have opened my door to watch all of your videos .. irrespective of the time they were posted. Thank you Chis. You truly saved me, today. !! Best always, jan Suberman , Fla
Perfect timing! I have struggled with varnish techniques for years. This is the answer. Thank you for being there and sharing your struggles and now your solution.
Omg u r a saviour. I was so freaking confused with all the tutorials i saw on youtube. This is the best video available on varnishing. So so so relieved after watching it. Thank you sooo much🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great idea with the tin and foil. I took it a step further. I use a plastic container with a piece of cardboard either side both meeting in the middle at the bottom. Just used masking tape to keep them in place.The v slot is already formed so it's easy to blend the foil to that shape.. Thanks for the great videos !
Great video! One thing I've learned---always make sure your painting is totally dry. I paint strictly in oil and will let my paintings sit for a full year before varnishing. If you are going to ship your paintings, always elevate them in the shipping box so that absolutely nothing will touch the canvas. I shipped a two year old painting and was told by the purchaser that some of the tissue used in packing had touched the canvas and stuck fast! After two years!! He returned it, I fixed and shipped it back. Big bummer that!
I paint mostly in acrylics and watercolors, but have just starting dabbling in oils and I have been told to wait 6 months...but 2 years!? That's kind of mind boggling...
Thanks Chris, This is very valuable information for me as a Beginner Beginner. It's so good that you shared your experience since many times people don't always provide the right information on UA-cam. Thanks again.
Thanks for this excellent tutorial! I used other varnishing methods on UA-cam and my painting looked ruined. I re-varnished using this method and it saved the day, my acrylic painting looks great now!
Thanks for this advice! I followed your directions and everything went great! It was very easy and fast to do. It was my first ever attempt at varnishing - and it was a very large canvas (36x48!)- and it came out perfectly on the first try. Thanks so much!
I will definitely try the foil well. I usually use a plate so this is great. (And thanks for validating that it's ok to brush back & forth with the initial application then smooth after cuz that's how I do it too!)
Thank you so much! I'm not as afraid to varnish my work, so thank you! I didn't know about the CL and the AP levels and how one is toxic to breath in. I'm about to varnish a few of my oil and acrylic paintings! You've helped me so much, thank you again! Your work is absolutely beautiful as well! ☺️
Thank you for taking the anxiety out of this process. I just ordered my Liquitex varnish and can’t wait to add the finishing touch to my artwork!! Great video!
I’m so glad I found your tutorial! Awesome, you told me everything I need to know and I have finally made a decision on what varnishes to buy. Thank you.
Great tutorial! Ready to varnish a painting for the first time and was feeling a bit intimidated. This is helpful. Also loved your beautiful paintings...
Thank you so much for your video! I'm so glad that I watched this before I attempted to varnish my painting. Your video was helpful, thorough, and insightful. Thank you kindly!
Love the Gloss varnish from Winsor & Newton and Amsterdam on an aerosol can for the final varnish. Liquitex probably have something similar. Use a gloss medium as a middle layer between painting and final varnish. Use the Liquitex gloss medium and varnish for glazing while painting. :-) Thanks for the tutorial. You have a real pleasant speaking voice.
Do you know if varnish for oil colors works well in acrylic painting? I guess he displayed a Winsor and Newton Varnish for oil colors. (Where I'm I am having trouble finding removable varnish for acrylic painting)
My main problem has been bubbling with satin varnish. I'll have to try working it in more, as you do, but I've read that overworking the varnish can lead to air bubbles. I feel like I get such different results every time I try it!
The flip-side of the fast re-brushing technique is that it will create permanent clouding in the varnish if done too much, too long, or once the varnish has already begun drying. This is especially so with more matte varnishes. Once a cloudy varnish sets, there's no way to fix it, unless the varnish is soluble/non-permanent.
Thank you, my first brush with varnish was a disaster. I used gloss varnish and a foam roller which left wierd lighter areas and I was left with brush marks from the 2nd coat and much too shiny. Thanks for your explanation, I will try your way next AND use Satin varnish.
Thank you! You did not go over a painting with heavy body paste. I have a very large acrylic painting I just finished. It’s my first acrylic painting and my first painting in many years due to illness. In watching other videos on varnishing I am getting mixed solutions. Thank you!
Artist 101. !! If you've never varnished a painting, then please dont attempt your first time on a masterpiece.. lol lol.. throw together a quick 1 hr acrylic painting and try it put on this one first.. Great tutorial Chris!! Thanks buddy!!
I just used kotton oil and klenser to clean a 130 y/o painting. Is there a particular varnish for great grandma's painting? How long do I wait after the cleaning? Thanks for the great video.
My 2 cents: On that fear factor. I ALWAYS test a new procedure or product on a test sample. Take a scrap board/canvas, apply some acrylic/oil, and, in this case, varnish it. If it messes up you just saved ruining your hard work. If it does work then you should now have a much greater confidence level in varnishing your work. How do you think the painting you did would look with a glossier varnish in the water? Too much contrast? Just a thought. Great video. Lots of good info. Will subscribe.
*I'm a newbie & yes scared to finish it. I really enjoyed this video. I just Subscribed. I totally love the foil basin idea!!! Also, using the foam I feel I'd like better over brushes for finishing my acyrillic paintings. Thank You So Much!!! 😁😁😁*
Thank you for making this video. I can tell you about my varnish misadventures and perhaps someone might avoid doing my mistakes. Started recently a number of new projects, trying new things, so am a varnish noob. Have a wood slate that i painted red, in acrylics. Bought 2 cans of different varnish at a local store that has a massive sellout, 70%off... Thought i would use the satin kind, because didn't want it too shiny. Krylon Satin was my 1st try. I sprayed after my paint got dry. It was a horrible disaster. Either i didn't shake the can well, or it was too old or whatever else, but in some places the spray left like a white foamy residue, horrible to look at. it had to go. i scrapped it all, repainted with acrylics, decided to try the glossy spray. It was Winsor and Newton. it was way better but... in my stupidity, i left the thing to dry on the balcony, where all dust from the street and pollen from vegetation went to settle cosily in my freshly varnished slate. Sanded the whole thing again, repainted, sprayed gloss again. Shiny turned out wasn't bad at all, in theory. But the next day, realized it is nowhere from being dry. every time i would tap slightly with my finger, it would leave a huge fingerprint even though i some places it felt hard and sliding. was trying to buffer with nail polishing buffer, because the surface was not perfect. The can didn't say how long i would have to wait. So i found out the hard way, 4 days min is the answer, but in reality more. Am still working on that piece, it drives me nuts.
Sir, Super.This is the best and detailed Tutorial. Iam a beginner in Acrylic painting.Please upload videos on basic techniques that are mandatory for a beginner. Thank you.
I did see brush stroke lines on the right hand side of your painting as you were moving it. I get those sometimes on mine and I don't use the Liquitex stuff, because it isn't that much better. Just putting it out there. I don't think that there is a perfect way of varnishing that doesn't create a problem. Just gotta do the best we can with what we have. Too many are going crazy using Liquitex.
Thanks for the video. Nice job and yes I am afraid to clear coat my painting, but it is a nice portrait and I don't like the paint strokes showing up in the light.
Thank you 🙏🏻 so very much for this tutorial!! I just varnished my first painting and I hate the brush strokes! I’m going out to get some sponge brushes. Now I’m wondering if I can go over that painting with a sponge brush and reduce those brush marks?
I'm not sure if this question was asked and answered, do you turn your canvas one time to do the second and any subsequent coatings of varnish? This is a good technique & I'll try it. I've been trying different ways of varnishing. I either dilute wrong or have thick brush strokes, sponge, brush, sprays... I'm going to try your way next. Thanks for putting this video out.
Two questions since I have no idea. If I varnish a painting and someone touches it, will it leave a finger print or will the oil on the fingers weaken the varnish? And second question, does the varnish feel like plastic over the painting or is it really a thin layer?
The oil of the person's fingers should not weaken it. If you look close, i am sure you could see a finger print. The varnish will feel and appear like a thin plasticy coat over the painting. I am guessing you haven't seen or felt a varnished painting before and are trying to get an idea of the feel and texture of the finished product. Id compare it to a finished piece of wood furniture that is polyurethaned...same sort of idea.
I painted a canvas of Batman the animated series for my son. Was afraid to ruin it. Tried your technique and it turned out very well thank you for your instructional video.. was my first varnish turned out very good 👍👍
Just found this tutorial, I just started painting and wondered about varnishing. Thank you so much!!! What colours did you mix for the beautiful smoky purple tone in the middle of your painting?
Hello! What is your advice on sealing painted luggage :) I hand painted a suitcase with acrylic paint and I will need to seal this. This piece has actual kind of embossed designs on it, so crevices that I would need to get the sealant in. It also being luggage has no sides per se. I have to get all away around the suitcase and around handles and other such things. Any tips? Thank you!
Thanks for the advice. I just finished painting a 36 x 48 inch painting and have varnished twice using a large sponge but still have streaks throughout. Do you have any other suggestions I could use. Would a large foam roller work better? Your help is appreciated.
I'd definitely not use a roller. It will leave texture all over the painting. Either a fine foam brush or a normal bristle brush should be used. Ive never used a sponge, but my guess is that could be contributing to streaks. Also remember to MOVE QUICKLY and dont go over a section you already did. Just keep moving forward and quickly.
Do you do the 2nd coat of varnish in the same direction, say the width of the painting again, or do you turn the canvas and do the length. Ive seen some where they turn the canvas and go the opposite direction for the next coat (like a crisscrossing). Thank you!
Very detailed and clear tutorial..Just what I needed. Could you also tell me after how long, after you finish a painting do you varnish them? Can we immediately start after its dry or we need to wait for few days?
This, I must say, is a very well organised approach to the Varnish Process. I have had a bit of issues w/ my Soluvar Matte Varnish. I tried a Conservation Spay Varnish, specifically for “ Conservator’s they had said “ .. this did absolutely nothing to aid the Beauty of the Painting in the Varnish Process. Thank you so very much for your wonderful, actual products used and methodology applied into your Painting. Greatly appreciated 🌟🧡⭐️ May I ask if the form you were using was in an oil ? As perhaps this was my mistake. I applied my Soluvar light in a “ criss- cross fashion “ , as I was taught by my mentor, years ago. I do my best to read, order books and keep many variations of Varnish in my Studio, for specific paintings. All are not painted the same way nor the same age in Conservation/ Restoration. It was a joy to view your work! I subscribe to your channel upon the ending of your video. I was that impressed :). You are so good. Please do keep us up to date, as my mentor passed away March 14, 1984.... have been on my own since. Thank you for your fabulous video. Exceptional!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. 🌟🧡⭐️🌺🌸🌅
I will be applying this method on my next finished painting. I varnished a painting the other method in which you touch upon with only going in one direction.. That method created streaks and a uneven finish in my painting. What are your thoughts on applying an isolation get coat medium prior to a varnish for conservation purposes? Also non-removable varnish vs removable?
I have never done an isolation coat, but would like to explore that. For oil paintings the varnish i use is removable. For acrylic, i use permanent. My thoughts are....you probably won't need to remove and revarnish for about 100 years and I'll be dead be then! 😂😂
I have raised textured painted areas and some embellishments. Is the technique that you provided still okay to execute? Thank you for your helpful tutorial.
What about a REMOVABLE varnish in case at some point in the future someone might want to do conservation on one of your paintings? What would you suggest?
Thank you Chris. I have been dreading to varnish anymore of my paintings due to the spray on varnish ruining a few of my painting with uneven spray drying. I will definitely try your method on all of my paintings in the future. Question about how to deal with pallet knife painting that is raised and uneven. is there a tutorial on varnishing those? Thanks again for your videos and tutorials!
Thuy Dao Glad you found value in this video! Though i have not varnished a painting with very thick paint, I have varnished oil paintings with some thicker spots layed on moderately thick. This will cause a foam brush to flake when rubbed against it, which is why I recommend using a natural hair brush for oil paintings. I assume this would work for a thick impasto painting, but I would test it out on a scrap canvas first.
Hi! Terrific video! Very good detail! I have a question for you. Do you clean your acrylic paintings before varnishing and if so, how do you clean your acrylic painting. Thank you so very much!
Thanks for sharing your tips on how you varnish your paintings. Can you use that same sponge brush technique when your using the gloss varnish? Thanks!
So helpful and nice simple instructions. 👍 I am about to varnish my first acrylic painting. So much detail, it took me about a year to paint it and didn't want to ruin it. I noticed that other instructional videos spoke of a sealer to put on before vanishing or they say your varnishes could yellow and if you ever need to remove the varnish you need this layer also. Do you recommended it as well?
Great video. Can anyone help me with a recurring problem. I use Winsor & Newton satin varnish, on MDF board. I'm convinced the oil painting is dry and I have a clean brush. All goes fine and then I varnish a dark colour and it bubbles and goes milky. The milkiness fades and I carefully brush out bubbles but when dry and viewed sideways or in artificial light you can see inconsistencies in the problem area. This never used to happen and I can't think why it does it.
Hi, if you've not figured this out already then maybe I can help. This happened to me years ago, found out that I wasnt leaving painting to dry long enough... seriously, even paintings I've done in acrylics (painted thinly) I leave for 2 weeks minimum. Even though in an hour or less they may be touch dry, they are wet still underneath. Hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing your comments which are very useful but my problem is to varnish a heart which have painted and have gloss varnished it but would like it to look as though it is standing of my canvas is there any way you can explain how to do this thank you.
I love this video. You have explained it very nicely. I have a question. I have one patched coating of glaze on my acrylic painting. Can I do the second layer with Liquitex satin varnish? Thanks!
Hi i use mod podge on my canvases and they turn out well, i like it. So my bf did a huge canvas with alot of black in it, he used mod podge too:/ 2 coats. And it has glare and you can see all the strokes. Do you have any suggestions? On how to fix this..
This is without a doubt the best tutorial on varnishing on UA-cam!
ChrisVizy Thank you!
PainterInYou
You have opened my door to watch all of your videos .. irrespective of the time they were posted. Thank you Chis. You truly saved me, today. !! Best always, jan Suberman , Fla
Amazing information, Thanks a lot it's save art work. 🙏 👍
Perfect timing! I have struggled with varnish techniques for years. This is the answer. Thank you for being there and sharing your struggles and now your solution.
Omg u r a saviour. I was so freaking confused with all the tutorials i saw on youtube. This is the best video available on varnishing. So so so relieved after watching it. Thank you sooo much🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great idea with the tin and foil. I took it a step further. I use a plastic container with a piece of cardboard either side both meeting in the middle at the bottom. Just used masking tape to keep them in place.The v slot is already formed so it's easy to blend the foil to that shape.. Thanks for the great videos !
Great video! One thing I've learned---always make sure your painting is totally dry. I paint strictly in oil and will let my paintings sit for a full year before varnishing. If you are going to ship your paintings, always elevate them in the shipping box so that absolutely nothing will touch the canvas. I shipped a two year old painting and was told by the purchaser that some of the tissue used in packing had touched the canvas and stuck fast! After two years!! He returned it, I fixed and shipped it back. Big bummer that!
I paint mostly in acrylics and watercolors, but have just starting dabbling in oils and I have been told to wait 6 months...but 2 years!?
That's kind of mind boggling...
I am not saying to wait 2 years. Please rewatch the video and you will see.
Tried this technique out today and it's the best technique I've ever used! The other ways never worked for me. Thank you so much for sharing :)
Glad to hear! :)
This has worked much better for me vs other tutorials i watched when learning to varnish. So figured I would share!
Thanks Chris,
This is very valuable information for me as a Beginner Beginner. It's so good that you shared your experience since many times people don't always provide the right information on UA-cam. Thanks again.
Thanks for this excellent tutorial! I used other varnishing methods on UA-cam and my painting looked ruined. I re-varnished using this method and it saved the day, my acrylic painting looks great now!
Best video I've seen on YT on varnishing. Fortunately, I got the satin Liquitex and a large foam brush! Thanks -Update: first coat 100% successful
This is the best method I have ever used. Just varnished two paintings using your method and it was perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for this advice! I followed your directions and everything went great! It was very easy and fast to do. It was my first ever attempt at varnishing - and it was a very large canvas (36x48!)- and it came out perfectly on the first try. Thanks so much!
Very useful and informative Thank you
I always use glosses, flats, and semi gloss to achieve extra effects in my paintings. Great video.
This is the best no mess, no stress way i've found on the good ol UA-cam. Thanks for posting this✌
I will definitely try the foil well. I usually use a plate so this is great. (And thanks for validating that it's ok to brush back & forth with the initial application then smooth after cuz that's how I do it too!)
Thank you so much! I'm not as afraid to varnish my work, so thank you! I didn't know about the CL and the AP levels and how one is toxic to breath in. I'm about to varnish a few of my oil and acrylic paintings! You've helped me so much, thank you again! Your work is absolutely beautiful as well! ☺️
Thank you for taking the anxiety out of this process. I just ordered my Liquitex varnish and can’t wait to add the finishing touch to my artwork!! Great video!
I’m so glad I found your tutorial! Awesome, you told me everything I need to know and I have finally made a decision on what varnishes to buy. Thank you.
I did not know you should varnish your paintings. Thanks for the great information. Thank you for your video. Keep up the great work you do.
Great tutorial! Ready to varnish a painting for the first time and was feeling a bit intimidated. This is helpful. Also loved your beautiful paintings...
Thank you so much for your video! I'm so glad that I watched this before I attempted to varnish my painting. Your video was helpful, thorough, and insightful. Thank you kindly!
Love the Gloss varnish from Winsor & Newton and Amsterdam on an aerosol can for the final varnish. Liquitex probably have something similar. Use a gloss medium as a middle layer between painting and final varnish.
Use the Liquitex gloss medium and varnish for glazing while painting. :-)
Thanks for the tutorial. You have a real pleasant speaking voice.
Do you know if varnish for oil colors works well in acrylic painting? I guess he displayed a Winsor and Newton Varnish for oil colors. (Where I'm I am having trouble finding removable varnish for acrylic painting)
Best tutorial on varnishes I have seen yet. Thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing your technique. I was struggling a bit with varnishing. I think you initial back and forth for even coverage will help.
My main problem has been bubbling with satin varnish. I'll have to try working it in more, as you do, but I've read that overworking the varnish can lead to air bubbles. I feel like I get such different results every time I try it!
Yes I got bubbling on my first try by myself, it's horrid, isn't it!
That was super helpful and answered a lot of questions that I had about varnishes in the past! Thank you so much! 👍👍👍
The flip-side of the fast re-brushing technique is that it will create permanent clouding in the varnish if done too much, too long, or once the varnish has already begun drying. This is especially so with more matte varnishes. Once a cloudy varnish sets, there's no way to fix it, unless the varnish is soluble/non-permanent.
Thanks for the tutorial, I was wondering if I should use a sponge brush. I feel like this could be the technique I use, thanks !
Thanks for the video. Love that you shared your experience's with the oil and acrylic's. Your a gem.
Thankyou so much!!, I finally varnished 2 pics today. So simply explained & minimal varnish waste.!!
Great idea. I've never used that technique but it makes sense, Looking forward to giving it a try. Thanks for the video.
This was great! Best and most useful video on varnishing on UA-cam. Thank you!
Brilliant tutorial - given me the confidence I was looking for before I start varnishing my art
Thank you, my first brush with varnish was a disaster.
I used gloss varnish and a foam roller which left wierd lighter areas
and I was left with brush marks from the 2nd coat and much too shiny.
Thanks for your explanation, I will try your way next AND use Satin varnish.
Thank you! You did not go over a painting with heavy body paste. I have a very large acrylic painting I just finished. It’s my first acrylic painting and my first painting in many years due to illness. In watching other videos on varnishing I am getting mixed solutions. Thank you!
Artist 101. !! If you've never varnished a painting, then please dont attempt your first time on a masterpiece.. lol lol.. throw together a quick 1 hr acrylic painting and try it put on this one first.. Great tutorial Chris!! Thanks buddy!!
But I had to learn on my paintings and so I am limited to masterpieces.
Great video! My canvas print came out amazing using this technique. Thank you 🙏
I just used kotton oil and klenser to clean a 130 y/o painting. Is there a particular varnish for great grandma's painting? How long do I wait after the cleaning? Thanks for the great video.
Love your creative detailed method - you are a genius.
+RDnAC Thank you! I don't know about "genius", but it works for me! Lol
Brilliant tutorial - has given me the confidence to go ahead and varnish my art
My 2 cents: On that fear factor. I ALWAYS test a new procedure or product on a test sample. Take a scrap board/canvas, apply some acrylic/oil, and, in this case, varnish it. If it messes up you just saved ruining your hard work. If it does work then you should now have a much greater confidence level in varnishing your work.
How do you think the painting you did would look with a glossier varnish in the water? Too much contrast? Just a thought.
Great video. Lots of good info. Will subscribe.
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Gary Carter but protection and clean look must or any other solution?
*I'm a newbie & yes scared to finish it. I really enjoyed this video. I just Subscribed. I totally love the foil basin idea!!! Also, using the foam I feel I'd like better over brushes for finishing my acyrillic paintings. Thank You So Much!!! 😁😁😁*
Thank you for making this video. I can tell you about my varnish misadventures and perhaps someone might avoid doing my mistakes. Started recently a number of new projects, trying new things, so am a varnish noob.
Have a wood slate that i painted red, in acrylics. Bought 2 cans of different varnish at a local store that has a massive sellout, 70%off... Thought i would use the satin kind, because didn't want it too shiny.
Krylon Satin was my 1st try. I sprayed after my paint got dry. It was a horrible disaster. Either i didn't shake the can well, or it was too old or whatever else, but in some places the spray left like a white foamy residue, horrible to look at. it had to go.
i scrapped it all, repainted with acrylics, decided to try the glossy spray. It was Winsor and Newton. it was way better but... in my stupidity, i left the thing to dry on the balcony, where all dust from the street and pollen from vegetation went to settle cosily in my freshly varnished slate.
Sanded the whole thing again, repainted, sprayed gloss again. Shiny turned out wasn't bad at all, in theory. But the next day, realized it is nowhere from being dry. every time i would tap slightly with my finger, it would leave a huge fingerprint even though i some places it felt hard and sliding. was trying to buffer with nail polishing buffer, because the surface was not perfect. The can didn't say how long i would have to wait. So i found out the hard way, 4 days min is the answer, but in reality more. Am still working on that piece, it drives me nuts.
if you had let the Krylon dry, then wiped off the residue and then sprayed it again, it would have worked...
it all needs to cure.
I have just started to varnish my own paintings and I have found this one very helpful and will definately try this technique...thank you for sharing.
Best video I've seen, glad I found yours. Thank you!
Very nice tutorial!! Looking forward to doing this on my next painting. Thanks a bunch!!!
I didn't realise varnishing was so dodgy. It goes tacky so fast! 😳 Wish I'd watched your vid first. Will try your method. Tfs.
Thank you I just bought the satin varnish!!
Perfect. Thank you so much. Will certainly do this technique with my paintings…
Beautiful smooth and excellent tutorial!👍
Do you use an isolation coat first on every painting u did?
Great tutorial! Plan to watch more. Thanks for sharing your techniques.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Sir, Super.This is the best and detailed Tutorial.
Iam a beginner in Acrylic painting.Please upload videos on basic techniques that are mandatory for a beginner.
Thank you.
Hi. This is the best video for varnishing paintings!
After how long should I apply the second coat?
24 h
I did see brush stroke lines on the right hand side of your painting as you were moving it. I get those sometimes on mine and I don't use the Liquitex stuff, because it isn't that much better. Just putting it out there. I don't think that there is a perfect way of varnishing that doesn't create a problem. Just gotta do the best we can with what we have. Too many are going crazy using Liquitex.
Thank you so much for this tutorial, it is taking a lot of stress away...❤
Thanks for the video. Nice job and yes I am afraid to clear coat my painting, but it is a nice portrait and I don't like the paint strokes showing up in the light.
did you varnish something else and there were strokes visible after it dried? noob asking. Def would hate that.
Thank you for a very helpful video! One question though: how long should one wait between coats?
Took the fear out of what to use and how to do it. I certainly don't want to ruin my artwork. Thanks so much! BTW, how long is drying or curing time?
Great tutorial! Very detailed, will be trying this out. Thank you!
Thank you 🙏🏻 so very much for this tutorial!! I just varnished my first painting and I hate the brush strokes! I’m going out to get some sponge brushes. Now I’m wondering if I can go over that painting with a sponge brush and reduce those brush marks?
Yes. You will probably still see them a little, but it will definitely help.
Thank you for all the information, tips, and video!!
Fabulous technique to varnishing.
I'm not sure if this question was asked and answered, do you turn your canvas one time to do the second and any subsequent coatings of varnish? This is a good technique & I'll try it. I've been trying different ways of varnishing. I either dilute wrong or have thick brush strokes, sponge, brush, sprays... I'm going to try your way next. Thanks for putting this video out.
Thank you. Have done everything wrong and getting bubbles and brush strokes. Will try!
Beautiful ❤️ Thank you for sharing your technique 👍🏼 Looks great 🌹🙏
Two questions since I have no idea. If I varnish a painting and someone touches it, will it leave a finger print or will the oil on the fingers weaken the varnish? And second question, does the varnish feel like plastic over the painting or is it really a thin layer?
The oil of the person's fingers should not weaken it. If you look close, i am sure you could see a finger print. The varnish will feel and appear like a thin plasticy coat over the painting. I am guessing you haven't seen or felt a varnished painting before and are trying to get an idea of the feel and texture of the finished product. Id compare it to a finished piece of wood furniture that is polyurethaned...same sort of idea.
I painted a canvas of Batman the animated series for my son. Was afraid to ruin it. Tried your technique and it turned out very well thank you for your instructional video.. was my first varnish turned out very good 👍👍
Just found this tutorial, I just started painting and wondered about varnishing. Thank you so much!!!
What colours did you mix for the beautiful smoky purple tone in the middle of your painting?
Great video. Thanks for the varnishing tips.
Thanks very much for your expertise. I wonder if small paint rollers will be useful for Acrylic paintings.
The use of rollers create air bubbles.
How do you varnish a painting that has decal on it?
carefully
very useful.......and that purple painting is gorgeous😊
Thanks for sharing. This is helpful. How many coatings of varnish should there be? How long do I have to wait before the next coating is applied?
full of great advice, quality content!
Hello! What is your advice on sealing painted luggage :) I hand painted a suitcase with acrylic paint and I will need to seal this. This piece has actual kind of embossed designs on it, so crevices that I would need to get the sealant in. It also being luggage has no sides per se. I have to get all away around the suitcase and around handles and other such things. Any tips? Thank you!
Hugely grateful for this video, thank you!
Thanks for watching. Glad to be of help!
Thanks for the advice. I just finished painting a 36 x 48 inch painting and have varnished twice using a large sponge but still have streaks throughout. Do you have any other suggestions I could use. Would a large foam roller work better? Your help is appreciated.
I'd definitely not use a roller. It will leave texture all over the painting. Either a fine foam brush or a normal bristle brush should be used. Ive never used a sponge, but my guess is that could be contributing to streaks.
Also remember to MOVE QUICKLY and dont go over a section you already did. Just keep moving forward and quickly.
Do you do the 2nd coat of varnish in the same direction, say the width of the painting again, or do you turn the canvas and do the length. Ive seen some where they turn the canvas and go the opposite direction for the next coat (like a crisscrossing). Thank you!
Yes, I wanted to ask that too. Usually it should be done in the vertical direction.
Thank you Chris. Your tutorial was very informative and a great to me
Very detailed and clear tutorial..Just what I needed. Could you also tell me after how long, after you finish a painting do you varnish them? Can we immediately start after its dry or we need to wait for few days?
Glad you liked the video! For acrylic i wait 24 hours. For oils i wait 1 year.
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This, I must say, is a very well organised approach to the Varnish Process.
I have had a bit of issues w/ my Soluvar Matte Varnish.
I tried a Conservation Spay Varnish, specifically for “ Conservator’s they had said “ .. this did absolutely nothing to aid the Beauty of the Painting in the Varnish Process. Thank you so very much for your wonderful, actual products used and methodology applied into your Painting. Greatly appreciated 🌟🧡⭐️
May I ask if the form you were using was in an oil ? As perhaps this was my mistake. I applied my Soluvar light
in a “ criss- cross fashion “ , as I was taught by my mentor, years ago. I do my best to read, order books and keep many variations of Varnish in my Studio, for specific paintings. All are not painted the same way nor the same age in Conservation/ Restoration.
It was a joy to view your work! I subscribe to your channel upon the ending of your video. I was that impressed :). You are so good. Please do keep us up to date, as my mentor passed away March 14, 1984.... have been on my own since. Thank you for your fabulous video. Exceptional!!
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I will be applying this method on my next finished painting. I varnished a painting the other method in which you touch upon with only going in one direction.. That method created streaks and a uneven finish in my painting. What are your thoughts on applying an isolation get coat medium prior to a varnish for conservation purposes? Also non-removable varnish vs removable?
I have never done an isolation coat, but would like to explore that.
For oil paintings the varnish i use is removable. For acrylic, i use permanent.
My thoughts are....you probably won't need to remove and revarnish for about 100 years and I'll be dead be then! 😂😂
I have raised textured painted areas and some embellishments. Is the technique that you provided still okay to execute? Thank you for your helpful tutorial.
What do you think about spray varnish? Do have any recommendations for protecting ink artwork ?
What about a REMOVABLE varnish in case at some point in the future someone might want to do conservation on one of your paintings? What would you suggest?
Thanks, like your technique. Great tutorial 🎨
Thank you Chris. I have been dreading to varnish anymore of my paintings due to the spray on varnish ruining a few of my painting with uneven spray drying. I will definitely try your method on all of my paintings in the future. Question about how to deal with pallet knife painting that is raised and uneven. is there a tutorial on varnishing those? Thanks again for your videos and tutorials!
Thuy Dao Glad you found value in this video! Though i have not varnished a painting with very thick paint, I have varnished oil paintings with some thicker spots layed on moderately thick. This will cause a foam brush to flake when rubbed against it, which is why I recommend using a natural hair brush for oil paintings. I assume this would work for a thick impasto painting, but I would test it out on a scrap canvas first.
Hi! Terrific video! Very good detail! I have a question for you. Do you clean your acrylic paintings before varnishing and if so, how do you clean your acrylic painting. Thank you so very much!
*He just used a paint brush to get anything off. 😁😁😁*
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Thanks for sharing your tips on how you varnish your paintings. Can you use that same sponge brush technique when your using the gloss varnish? Thanks!
Yes, the same applies.
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Thanks so much Chris. This worked for me too
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So helpful and nice simple instructions. 👍 I am about to varnish my first acrylic painting. So much detail, it took me about a year to paint it and didn't want to ruin it. I noticed that other instructional videos spoke of a sealer to put on before vanishing or they say your varnishes could yellow and if you ever need to remove the varnish you need this layer also. Do you recommended it as well?
Nice! First time varnishing done 😎😁
Beautiful and such a helpful video.
Great video. Can anyone help me with a recurring problem. I use Winsor & Newton satin varnish, on MDF board. I'm convinced the oil painting is dry and I have a clean brush. All goes fine and then I varnish a dark colour and it bubbles and goes milky. The milkiness fades and I carefully brush out bubbles but when dry and viewed sideways or in artificial light you can see inconsistencies in the problem area. This never used to happen and I can't think why it does it.
Hi, if you've not figured this out already then maybe I can help. This happened to me years ago, found out that I wasnt leaving painting to dry long enough... seriously, even paintings I've done in acrylics (painted thinly) I leave for 2 weeks minimum. Even though in an hour or less they may be touch dry, they are wet still underneath. Hope this helps.
After paint how long you wait to varnish...thank you..fantastic..simple and very good..
I recommend using a coat of gloss varnish first, then a coat of satin varnish and then a coat of matt varnish.
Thank you for sharing your comments which are very useful but my problem is to varnish a heart which have painted and have gloss varnished it but would like it to look as though it is standing of my canvas is there any way you can explain how to do this thank you.
I love this video. You have explained it very nicely. I have a question. I have one patched coating of glaze on my acrylic painting. Can I do the second layer with Liquitex satin varnish? Thanks!
Hi i use mod podge on my canvases and they turn out well, i like it. So my bf did a huge canvas with alot of black in it, he used mod podge too:/ 2 coats. And it has glare and you can see all the strokes. Do you have any suggestions? On how to fix this..