1. If so do you have a varnish you would recommend. Thanks again for the excellent writing! Will this make a difference? Hi Will, I am thoroughly impressed by your website and its clear, useful information. Thank you for this very nice person many would appreciate your gift of helpness. Let each coat dry thoroughly at least 1/2 hour. If my gloss varnish is too shiny can I then spray a matte or satin varnish as the second coat to make the painting less shiny? The guide also lists ‘Finished Mural Protection’ recommendations. I use the Golden range of varnishes for Acrylics and Winsor and Newton gloss varnish, for Oil paints. Hi Will, Im currently painting a large (1.2m x 1.8m) outdoor mural on marine ply with some local primary school children. I did not apply isolation coat so how can I remove that varnish paint? Yupie! Does it mean I should apply it thinly or does it mean I should dilute the varnish? Sign up now to get the latest posts, news about products & art inspiration, straight to your inbox, How to Loosen up your Acrylic Paintings – Impressionistic Apples Tutorial, Acrylic Painting Tutorial – Fishing Boats in St Ives Harbour, New! You can get water-based floor varnishes but I’ve found these can stain more easily and if the surface of the table ever needs cleaning with stronger products that are bleach based the water-based varnish can easily mark. However, if the surface is too impasto pools of varnish will settle in the nooks. If in future the varnish will need to be removed, taking away all the dust and dirt with it, and replaced with a fresh coat you need to be able to wipe the varnish back without disturbing the paint. I just painted over the varish and resplayed on it. 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. Keep painting. I put the Golden Self Leveling Gel on as a topcoat and don’t use varnish. I want a varnish that can be applied inside my apartment so I can work during winter without having to go outside for ventilation. The only thing I can think of is were you using an Open Acrylic or Atelier Interactive Acrylics as these both have a curing time, when they appear dry they can still be reactivated when you add water on top. Will it make my painting less clear which I definitely don’t want? I have a canvas which I made for my 21st birthday. this is a child’s mural and I am thinking that it may be more durable by applying a sealer of some kind. I am at a loss now and very disappointed – my inexperience screaming at me now dammit!! Please help. Hope this helps. Alternatively you could use a silver acrylic paint. Mostly noticeable if you have a dark flat colors. Hi Anna, yes, the isolation coat would have to go underneath the varnish to separate the paint layer from the varnish layer. Will. I have applied imitation gold leaf onto a thinly painted acrylic ground. I would like to start off by saying thank you for your many insightful pieces on isolation coats and varnishing acrylics on this website. Personally I use materials that are tested for their archival qualities and are artist quality. for varnishing you would only need to apply to the front of the painting. I just completed painting a table top with acrylic paint. They have been very helpful! If you’re painting is very dark I’d make a test canvas just painted black and try a few alternatives of varnish, this is the safest way to go to guarantee you won’t have any clouding with the varnish. Your follow up on all of these questions is great!! You only have to use the isolation coat if you’re spraying a removable varnish, but it will often give you an even sheen surface to then spray onto. The matting agent in both ( less in the semi-gloss) can sometimes add a slightly milky finish. Could you suggest a minimum drying time for the isolation layer and for the varnish layers? And as i live in Romania, we dont have any options, and i need to order my supplies from the US. Wasn’t sure if an isolation coat is really necessary. The Golden polymer varnish is a nice varnish, it is a removable varnish, as all good varnishes should be. The boards, incidentally, were made in India, but sold in the UK by a very reputable retailer whom many of us use. recommendations for mural paintings using Golden products. Acrylic varnish. It is always worth mixing the isolation coat slowly (as Will advises) this limits bubbles, but I would add, its best to mix it 24 hours before use as this allows unwanted air bubbles to escape and you don’t want air bubbles in the isolation coat! such as a cold wax or beeswax? Then experiment with the different finishes, spray varnish or isolation coat, gloss or matte, varnish or no varnish, until you find the perfect finish you’re after. I would also be temped to make a couple of test pieces with the self levelling gel and take keep it outside and check the temperature and tackiness. Well didn’t take long for me to realize my mistake, however the picture turned out nice. You are not alone! Hi Dom, if it’s for a longboard and you’re not intending on removing the varnish in the future for aesthetic reasons I would be tempted to use a yacht varnish. Hi again……humour me here…(what do you mean again! Hi Dennis, for applying varnish onto a canvas print I would use a purpose made varnish for the process. I would make a small test piece first just with the silver pen and then varnish just over that and see if it smudges. I want to hang it in my bathroom. 2) to remove the varnish and start again. Good news though, I applied another coat of varnish to the already varnished painting and it fixed the issue. Description. Varnishing is up to the individual, it does add a higher level of protection, but you can always add a coat of varnish on top of the Golden Gel Topcoat if you change your mind in the future. I use a satin or gloss varnish. They all pretty much said same thing. For the isolation coat having a smooth brush is preferable so you don’t get lots of texture added by the bristles. It has been sitting for months now, and I am wondering if at this point in time, I can fix the streaks by adding more varnish? I have read that acrylic artworks with a large amount of dark colours should be varnished with a gloss varnish to attain a darker more “true” black, but I am not sure whether the glossy finish/sheen will reduce the “readability” of the golden metallic writing on it which is relatively dense and small in size. Cheers, Will, Thank you! Can I paint over this and then re-varnish, or do I have to remove the varnish first? Apply varnish to a finished acrylic or oil painting to create a matte, satin, or gloss finish. One of my primary concerns is to protect the work of my amazing students. Hi Robyn, ideally you would work on a fully dried surface as you might have an issue with the acrylic forming a good adhesion to the oil varnish surface. I’ve used poster paints in those days. I need help!!! Hello! The liquitex removable varnish is a good choice as it can be used both internally and externally. i even took notes :). When acrylic paint dries and the water evaporates off, small droplets of the polymer (the binder of acrylic paints is an acrylic polymer) join together to form one mass – this holds the key to the softness. Many thanks, Bridget. It is acrylic paint too so is there any problem with the idea? Do you have any suggestions on how i can even this out? What a shame, there is a solution, but it would involve adding a lot more coats of varnish until the levels have evened out again ( some oil paintings have over 20 coats of varnish to create a glass like sheen). I really appreciate your help. Given that my finished paintings are often not waterproof, how would you recommend varnishing? Be sure to thin the varnish before application as directed on the bottle. Health Labeled … Hi Kari, yes you can add more layers of varnish ontop to try and even out the streaks, the number of coats will depend on the amount of surface texture/visible brush marks on the streaks. Golden have a pencil test to measure hardness. Will, Hi Will, I am in a right stew here. I am afraid that whatever varnish I use will lift the acrylic layers under it as they are not bonded well with the oil-based base coat. It needs to remain “rollable” and able to travel, probably by airplane to get it there. I am planning on using the surface as a desk top so I need it to be hard. I know on Golden’s website they have technical notes on ratios for spraying an isolation coat using an airbrush compressor: ‘Spray Application (of an isolation coat). I then heard from the paint-maker’s consultant, who advised me that he’s 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, won’t adhere (or they will, but they then lift if you try to glaze over them or varnish them). I’m not sure what would be the best sealant for the copper leafing as I haven’t personally used it much in my painting practice. I’m sealing them per your recommendation (isolation coat- so far). Polymer Varnishes must be thinned before use. A satin finish can work well, just make sure to really mix the varnish well because the matting agent will have sunk to the bottom if it’s been on a shelf for a while. Any suggestions? We want to hang the murals on the wall outside . I am new to painting and I just varnished my acrylic painting on canvas with Liquitex gloss varnish. I didn’t apply any isolation coat coz for some reason, I couldn’t find any. Regards Judy. Thank you, Jaime. i.e acrylics, oils. Also, a tip that I found for spray-varnishing is to put the can submerged almost completely in hot water before using it. ASTM D 3363, Film Hardness By Pencil Test, Scratch Hardness is “HB”. To answer your questions: Is there something I can do to eliminate the cloudiness? They provide powerful inspiration. Great one Hardy, pleased you found the sheen that suited you best. Also, roll is loosely with the painting facing outwards, rather than the painting facing inwards. Some polymer varnishes need to be thinned before use (Golden Polymer Varnishes need to be thinned) as they are manufactured to be thicker in the pot so there is greater consistency to the varnish film when it is thinned and applied. If you do, you risk dragging partially dry resin into wet, which will dry cloudy over dark colours. The last one I used was by Liquitex. The paintings on panel were wrapped in 4 ply plastic, two layers of 1/4 inch pink insulation foam, fitting perfectly in a wood crate. I have used Daler Rowney Cryla Artists Acrylic (the paintings are on canvas). Cheers, Will, Great site you have here. I am currently making a large sculpture that will be cast in resin. It is always best to apply the varnish on a horizontal surface in order to minimize running or sagging. Satin, or semi-mat, is somewhere between the two; providing a less glossy finish without substantially reducing contrast of dulling colours. Your advice will be much appreciated. So one with very thick impasto paint, one with super thin wash layers. The ‘Golden Gloss Polymer medium’ is designed to have a more ‘oil-like’ feel and is used for creating glazes, extending colours etc, rather than as an isolation coat, which is why you might be having some of the ‘sticky’ feeling to the surface. The only thing to be careful of is buckling. I am not going to use it any more. It became gummy as soon as the water touched the bristles. Pour out some varnish into a shallow dish. Hi Will – i have read and researched many sites however i am still not sure what varnish is best for my current work using cut and reassembled book covers. Thanks again for your help and my apologies in advance for the naive questions. I use Utrect Matte oil varnish on all my acrylic paintings. In my world, creative furniture painting is art and, of course, finishes are a big deal as furniture takes more of a beating and even has objects set on it. I have been researching clear top coats and I seem to be running across Golden Acrylic Varnishes. Cheers, Will, Hi Will, and thanks for all of this. Available in Gloss, Satin and Matte. Practice has improved my blending of paints together. Then thought I would be clever and relayered for double protection and ran out a little way in. With wall finishes, I know it keeps colors from moving, but this painting doesn’t seem as delicate as some glazed finishes that will move without an isolation coat. Excellent article! Have you tried a wax? Will using a matte varnish fix this problem? Thanks a bunch and more power!!:). The Golden technical advice would probably be the best bet. 2. Have you applied an isolation coat or painted straight ontop of the paint surface? The polymer gloss can dry off quite quickly when you’re working so appreciate it isn’t the easiest varnish to apply on larger areas, have you tried any of the MSA or Gamvar varnishes at all? In an attempt to salvage the painting I grabbed a clean cloth, soaked it inwater and wiped off the varnish……and parts of the painting. As varnish has a harder surface than the dried Acrylic paint it helps protect it. Do I have to remove the varnish from the whole painting or are there any other ways I can save it? 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. I have taken your advice and tried applying the Liquitex Gloss Medium and Vanish to a small sample. (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 can’t seem to get off with my fingernail). Would it be okay to use the same brush for applying the isolation coat AND varnishing, as long as those are the only 2 applications you use the brush for? Kind regards, Sung. Seal completely with tape. Hi Will – I have a painting that is being presented at an art show. Anne. !, you’re the best, now I know what to buy, thank you again, you rock!! When a solvent is used to dissolve the varnish, the isolating layer will prevent it from reaching the paint layers, where damage could occur. Have you been able to re-create the smearing in your tests? I don’t know what happened other than I was told that maybe I didn’t allow enough drying time before re-coating. out of interest which brand are you using? I finished a paining with acrylics and it turned out beautiful, I was very pleased. Can i use Golden MSA varnish with UVLS without dulling the gold leaf? I wonder however, if it will be a problem to scan or photograph the artwork later. Hi Evelyn, if you’re 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. 2. There is a video on youtube showing you how to apply Golden Archival spray varnish. Hi Will, thanks for replying so quickly, sorry for my late reply, I’ve been on holiday in Greece. Is it too late to apply the isolation coat? 2. Cheers, Will. Your assistance is most appreciated! I toned a canvas with oil paint a year ago, but ended up not using it. GOLDEN Polymer Varnish with UVLS (Ultra Violet Light Stabilizers) is a water-based acrylic polymer varnish formulated to provide additional protection from ultraviolet radiation. However, another point to note is the varnish is designed as a final gloss finish, so will give you a slippy surface to work onto and will make it harder for the acrylics to adhere. Hi will Came across your article and find it very helpful. I can see parts that looked like there’s no varnish and some parts that are shiny. Thanks so much for the great advice and tips!! Now I have resumed my painting after 20 years and I learnt how to use acrylics through online tutorials. At the moment, we are in the process of painting our murals. Is that good idea? Hi Will, I have been read all your recommendations regarding varnishing acrylic paintings and taken them on board. – How do I store acrylic on paper paintings if I plan to frame them later? Thank you in advance for your response. Brushing the varnish on could cause drips. Best regards, Cynthia van der Hoogte the Netherlands, Hi Cynthia, I don’t think the varnish would come off with a light wipe over with a damp lint-free cloth as the water-based varnish from Maimeri is based on an Acrylic resin, however, they would be able to advise most accurately on the durability of the acrylic resin they use. Hi Jeff, a matte varnish will completely dull the sheen, I’d make some small postcard sized test pieces and try with different mediums/ varnishes to try and get the aesthetic you’re after as the matte might be a bit too much but a satin finish (half matte, half gloss) would work better. When the varnish has dried, fold one … Cheers, Will. Hi Jason, pleased you’ve been enjoying the articles and a belated happy birthday! It came out great. 4. 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). Health Labeled (HL) Product. I had written that down somewhere and then misplaced my notes! I thought of using spray varnish but am concerned about overspray on the walls surrounding even if I cover them with newspaper. I have to ship this piece out by Monday so i only have a 4 days to resolve this.. Hopefully you will get this in time to respond. Will this affect the blacks in the painting? I browsed the Golden website and think I narrowed it down (which materials to use that is). So a thicker isolation coat sound like it would be the answer. The stiffer bristle brushes tend to leave texture marks, ridges, and may also contribute to the lifting of softer paint films noted by some respondents. Oh no! Cheers, Will, Hi Will, I’m wondering if you have any advice on sealing oil paintings. ‘Delicate’ how? 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. I have a finished acrylic painting on which I applied 2 coats of soft gel as an isolation coat, but not a final varnish, then put it away. The biggest difference will be the potential yellowing of the Matt non-removable acrylic varnish, if it is not an archival artist varnish. You seem to be the perfect person to ask. It won’t be as hard wearing as say a yacht varnish but can be easily re-applied. Any ideas. are most people using varnishes doing whole paintings? Gloss varnish is the best choice for keeping the darks, dark, but applying a gloss onto the metallic writing can lessen the glimmer of the metallic paint, if you have a small sample you can test on first to see if the final aesthetic is one you are happy with. I wouldn’t 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. thx, I will use the topcoat instead. Hi Jacqueline, is this issue just with the Golden OPEN paints? However occasionally I work with acrylics. Thanks for lessons, tips and help. Making prints of your artwork can be a good idea, you can either scan or photograph the artwork depending on size. A second tube of smaller diameter for inner support. Thanks. I would really appreciate some advice from you. You can apply a satin coat ontop to lessen the sheen, this will lessen the intensity of the colours and make the darks appear slightly lighter. :) I also wish you could help me with opinions with a project am working on. Been drying 20 hours. Thank you for sharing your expertise so generously. Apply another coat, then use a 300 of 400 grit sandpaper. Have I ruined my table? 4.8 out of 5 stars (67 Reviews) ... Varnish paint has many uses. I use a lot of paint in my paintings and so (being poor) I need to buy cheap acrylic paints. Thanks for your advice Lisa. However, if you have applied an isolation coat to the painting the varnish will cover more easily and you won’t run the risk of the matting agent (which is white) grabbing onto any absorbant areas of your canvas. How can I gently and safely get the surface back to a smooth finish – Or is it too late now to fix it? Polymer Varnishes must be thinned with water before use. Really appreciate your guidance. What does that mean? Any feedback would be appreciated. However, this may change the reflective quality of the metallic copper acrylic. After I finished an acrylic painting, I applied two 'isolation coats', then this Golden Polymer Varnish. Hi Will, I have a question about texturing my canvas. The acrylic medium is a plastic, the very thing that is damaging the birds, but will act as a protection to your thoughts and ideas on the issue. Hi Anne, the satin application wouldn’t really reduce the streaks but it might reduce the appearance of them due to the lessening of the reflective surface. My question is, can the first non-removable varnish be considered as a top coat and secondly, is it ok to mix both varnished the way I have? Would you please recommend the best option (product and method of application) for me? My apologies for the questions.. Just wanna make it right. The best advice it to try them both on a couple of small test pieces. My advice would be to apply a glaze of a muted yellow to the whole of your painting to give the yellowing effect and then to apply a standard varnish ontop – instant Old master! Hi Shona, when using natural vanishes like Dammar, the varnish will yellow much more and be more brittle than using a modern synthetic varnish. Sign up now to get the latest posts, news about products & art inspiration, straight to your inbox. This is from the Golden website: VARNISHING In order to assure all volatile materials have completely evaporated, work using OPEN Gel and Medium should dry for a minimum of 30 days prior to application of a varnish, and a minimum of 2 weeks before application of an isolation coat. I do apply an isolation coat first. -Shawn. Hi, I just finished the first acrylic painting, but I dont have any varnish :( I guess the paint will dry before I can buy it…is there any way i can save it ? Thanks! You wouldn’t need to apply an isolation coat ontop of the varnish layer. Thanks! Some of the metallics have been applied over texture (3d fabric paint so the texture is not very deep). But most waterbased varnishes dry after 24hours. . Just wondering if this was something you would recommend, or should I stick to brush method? 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