Some folks seem to dilute their varnish; others, dont. 8- how many coats? Im Wondering if I can apply a satin varnish or gel isolation coat to bring down the shine over top, and what that will do to the colour saturation? First I made Giclee, then I enhanced with oil colors (not painting everything) Next I went over covering all and adding some texture with Golden Gel Gloss medium which is acrylicNow, do I varnish with acrylic based varnish or oil based varnish? Water cant be used instead of pouring medium. I have just finished an acrylic painting and applied two thin layers of a gel isolation coat. Please help! I am still waiting for Liquitex to reply. It led him to varnish different areas of the painting in different sheens. I have applied a satin over top and am very pleased with the results. The differences in sheen will be due to the differences in amount of acrylic polymer (which is usually glossy) the differences in amount of flow medium and the different absorption rates into the painting support. Matte medium is typically used when painting but also has other craft uses. I want to keep the contrast without the shine if possible. Its a great, versatile tool that will make painting with acrylics easier! Its all personal preference, though! Yes, youll be able to respray a glossy coat on top, however, as you mentioned, because the satin coat has already been sprayed ontop some of the satin matting agent will still remain so it wont be a crystal clear as just with the gloss varnish. 100% acrylic polymer varnish adds a matte sheen, protects and resists dirt retention Dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface Increases brightness and color saturation Adjusts and unifies surface sheen Improves surface durability - ideal when shipping or exhibiting Protects colors from UV light damage Hi Will, Thanks very much for those suggestions, the yacht varnish may well be the best option for the scale and amount of handling theyll take. I have completed a Christmas mural in acrylics on 6 large canvases which will be used for a couple of years as set dressing at a visitor attraction. it must be the gloss version; the satin and matte version of soft gel is not recommended due to the matting agent in the medium. Could you help me out by sending me a to the point information or the reply to my questions as asked below: 1- I would like to know the brand keeping in view a cheaper price, like Liquitex or Golden, which is better please? I always think of portraits and paintings handed down to generations in the future it is definitely worth varnishing with an old school technique. You need to work quickly and be patient to build up the varnish in thin layers. Thanks very much , Charles. I feel relieved somewhat. I painted with oil but used golden extra heavy gel to enhanceused it all over. Your varnishing article prevented me from making another mistake! Menu Ask a Question Share a Post Account Search. I only link to products that I have personally used and tested and love! If I use a non-removable varnish such as Liquitex gloss medium varnish Fluid Medium , after I use a Golden Soft Gel Gloss as an isolation coat, would I be able to remove safely, this varnish at some point in the future? If yes, what varnish should I use? N.B. Of course, because its a matte finish, it wont appear shine but will be a subtle and unified surface. 1/4 of the mural is in natural light the rest is in hospital lights most of the painting is cobalt (scrubs) which I love and quite a bit of black (scope,clogs etc ) Im juggling between gloss or mixing 3/4 gloss and 1/4 matte liquitex to limit the milky ness and cut down the glare any advice will be gratefully recieved thanks so much for your site its my go to site, Hi Karen, Id do a couple of test panels first just to try and judge the fall of the light in-situ (like an A4 size in gloss and satin) the gloss will bring out the richest colour but can often cause issues if lots of lights are hitting the surface. 4. There are many acrylic mediums, some of which are varnishes. :-), Youre welcome Jo, hope youre keeping well. These varnishes are not removable, and are usually called something like a varnish medium. A couple of wraps over and the canvas will be well protected. Some colors, such as the Fluorescent Colors, can take longer to fully cure than others. The smaller the surface area, the narrower the brush. Hi Coco, for acrylics, I tend to apply an isolation coat first to even the sheen and then apply a varnish on top of that to the desired sheen level Im after. Thanks in advance for your advice! For a semi-gloss finish, you can try adding a small amount of cold wax medium and buffing it to give a bit more sheen, but Id test a bit first to see if the sheen level matches your existing canvas. I am so disappointed. Going to read your latest post about varnishing. Create texture. They didnt like the visual effect or the ostentatious feel of a highly glossed surface. Thanks for a very informative post! It might be in this scenario an acrylic permanent non-removable varnish fits the job. When applying glitters or other embellishments, use matte medium first and dry it thoroughly before adding the glitter. Could you please advise me if it is better to use as a varnish the satin finish as opposed to the gloss or matt varnishes for portraits, based on your experience? Any artist quality acrylic will be good, you can start by investing in an artist quality white and then building up your paints from there. The artists colourmen often carried this out. I really appreciate your site and all the information! Hi Shar, with acrylics, I tend to apply an isolation coat first (which is glossy) then I can judge how that level of sheen looks on the painting, then choose either gloss, satin, or matte varnish depending on the aesthetic finish Im after. Ive used the Winsor Gloss medium undiluted which worked fine but I would like an even higher gloss finish and the glazing medium has very good reviews? Quite a quarky little piece . I intend to paint with oil over it.do I have to worry about peeling once it dries? Hi Sebastian, Yes its fine to roll a canvas when the varnish is dry, I would place a sheet of archival pH Neutral paper ontop of the canvas and then roll in bubble wrap. I tried applying a new coat but no change. Thanks Will Shirley. So in essence creating a controllable satin finish. Then I found your page, where you explained clearly, and in terms that a non painter could understand, why you would varnish your painting. Question I painted an acrylic landscape and the darks the shadows in the trees, and the dark tree trunks all darkened as they dried (of course) until now its hard to distinguish the different tones in those areas; the different darks can no longer easily be discerned from each other. Will. Now varnishes for acrylics are generally spirit-soluble (like Soluvar and MSA) as they can be removed from an acrylic paint surface with minimal risk to the paint. Youre welcome Avi, pleased youre enjoying the tutorials. I painted an agrylic painting about 2 years ago (not varnished). Think of it like an add-on for your acrylic paint. Shar. But I appreciate for aesthetic reasons glass isnt always ideal, you might be interested to have a read through this article on the considerations and options when varnishing a watercolour. Kind regards,Eva. If you want your acrylic painting in the future to be easily cleaned/restored to the same finish as when you paint it, i.e. Hi Anna, so pleased youve been finding the lessons helpful for your students. Both of those buys are excellent products, the Acrylic liquid glazing gloss is perfect for applying thin glazing layers to your paintings, but is not needed for the varnish part of the painting. You could try a test piece to see if youre happy with the aesthetic vs smooth surface. Cheers, Will. No, a sponge tends to cause froth and bubbles in the isolation coat but can be used when applying certain water-based varnishes. Thanks in advance. (Temp, humidity, et al?) I plan on doing some test runs but before I go to the trouble, they are probably 35-40 years old, I just wondered if these have a shelf life that I should be aware of. Put the finishing statement on your paint color of choice by selecting a sheen that enhances the look of the surface. Such generosity in sharing your information and knowledge, and so cheerful and encouraging too. Halloween means black and that was the main color on all the paintings. Youd probably also be able to get away with a polymer varnish on that size. Glossary of Art Terms Beginners Guide to Wet Canvas Upload Images FAQ's on WC Make a Signature Banner Knowledge Base. Any thoughts on whether to apply, and if so how to apply, the varnish? Its a bit like adding a non-removable water based permanent varnish. Thanks Gayatri, if you just have an isolation coat applied you can then retouch and change areas, but its harder to alter once the final varnish has been applied as the acrylic wont adhere as easily to the surface without removing the varnish. Cheers, Will. Lustre: Usually you will have a matte, semi-gloss and gloss finish. Now lets take a look at the types of acrylic mediums and additives you can use with acrylic paint: Gloss Medium , Matte Medium , Glazing Medium , Gel Medium, Modeling Paste , Texture Gels , Retarding Medium, and Flow Improver. Hi Susan, yes its a nice varnish. One question: if ones objective is to have a nearly gloss finish on ones acrylic painting, would the isolation coat you recommend be enough to suffice? If you have been wondering when to choose matte medium instead of mod podge for your mixed media art projects, THIS VIDEO is A MUST WATCH! Different mediums and gels also have different finishes, and on top of that, acrylic paint changes in sheen depending on how much water is added to the paint. Nice to hear from you and pleased the varnishing article was good timing for your landscape paintings. Just thought the varnish would hold picture on good. this looked pretty easy to me and I hate breathing in varnish fumes when spraying and the N95 masks always make me wonder if I am adequately protected. Will gloss varnish restore it? Apply a thin coat of the medium over your piece to create the same effect varnish with one solid sheen. I did some floral painting directly on my old sanmica table top using acrylic colours. Is there a danger of smearing paint or other unhappy results? Many artists use acrylic paint to create works of art. I have just finished an acrylic painting for a show. Good work, art man! Thx so much Lets hope the family enjoys the picture long enoough for that to happen.. Lol, Okay, good one Linda, hope the piece turns out well. I use a different product by Golden called Soft Gel Gloss which is much thicker from the tube than glazing liquid gloss and then apply a varnish over the top. Is there any saving it? Good one David, really pleased you found it helpful. A holiday gift, to find this in my e-mail inbox!! It might be a good question for the oil and wax forum, who have much more experience using cold wax. What do I get for the actual varnish, if it is different than the products I listed above. After reading your articles i was thinking of trying glossy isolation coat with a satin varnish on top. I too have a question. Einion; thanks for the info. This blog post will teach you how to use a matte medium with acrylic paint for various techniques. I just completed a painting for my musician ex. Hi all; I am new to the forum and have tried to find an answer to my query to no avail. ALSO CONSIDERUtrecht Acrylic Matte MediumFor those on a budget, Utrecht offers a consistent, reliable product at an entry-level price. Ive been doing graphics for years and I had an old painting that I never finished, and knew I never would, so I gessoed over it and I am nearing completion of a sunset that is renewing my painting days. Friends have been using as decorative pieces. 8. So Im sort of tempted to go look for the full wet glossy effect again. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. A Matte surface As mentioned above, a matte varnish contains a matting agent, usually white, so even though it dries clear, it's still not 100% transparent. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Terry, Hi Terry, Id try a small version first to see if you like the aesthetic, but you could apply different sheens to different areas. You can mix in water for some applications where you want more manipulation. Matte medium can also be used as glue to affix objects, such as rhinestones or other embellishments, to your paintings. Should I also varnish or is the gel a type of varnish? Read on. I sometimes mount paper with acrylic mediums too. Hope this helps, The watersoluble nature of the paint makes, thanks Will. Test the process to identify the amount of time to wait for drying or which mediums can be more problematic than others. Hi Carolyn, the varnish will deepen the colours and make them look more saturated but give you the extra chance of glare on the surface when photographing. Hi Will, I just completed a 4060 canvas acrylic painting. Hi Jay, pleased you found the article helpful, to answer your questions: If the varnish is sealed its pretty good for years, its only if air gets into the mix it can start to change the consistency of the varnish. This aids in a more even application of Liquitex Soluvar Varnish and protects the painting if the Liquitex Soluvar Varnish needs to be removed. Is this the wrong product to be using for this purpose? You can read a comparison article here Cheers, Will, Do you had any advice on removing minor surface damage/rubbing to dried varnish? I had been fussing over this idea just this morning (and on and off in recent months). Mmm, its a bit of a tricky one with gold leaf to still retain the lustre and enable you to paint ontop. You might find this article of interest that goes into different approaches (including wax) specifically for watercolours. Do you still recommend mixing matte varnish with gloss varnish? For works on canvas, the same route of an isolation coat can be used but I would double check with the manufacturers recommendations, I use Golden high flow paints and here are their recommendations: Isolation Coats and Varnishing: Allow 12-24 hours for the HFA layers to dry before applying isolation coats or varnish layers. Be aware, however, that the colors, especially darker values, will lose some visual intensity and clarity. It is glossy but you can put matte medium over it once it's dry. Could you suggest a varnish to use? But I want to photograph them framed. I may receive a few pennies if you purchase through these links but no worries, there is never any cost to the consumer for doing so! Lois. For the second coat, I used a larger brush, but I made the mistake of using a 2 brush intended for wood varnish and it left noticeable brush lines. I intend to paint with oil over it.do I have to worry about peeling once it dries? Youre welcome Julie, pleased you found it helpful. Heres an article on applying an isolation coat that goes through the materials and brushes I use. A. We have found that Polymer Varnish in particular, triggers a greater amount of oxidation with green-blue oxidation products, and it even cracked and flaked off (Image 4). This matte finish that can often appear in acrylics is the same as areas of an oil painting that have sunk in. Oh thanks so much, is it too late to do that isolation coat and go over it again with varnish? The Best!! If you have an isolation coat, it gives you a slight edge, but the varnish isnt designed to be removed. I was wondering if this was accurate? Im a little confused by permanent , non-removable varnishes versus removable. Is this going to be a problem? Today, Im going to talk to about my go-to medium: matte. Hi, Thank you for the useful tips about the isolation coat. Im a bit worried now about my future paintings- Thanks a lot and best regards, Nicole, Hi Nicole, nice to hear from you, your paintings will still be technically sound and protected with the varnish, the isolation coat just makes it easier for the varnish layer to glide onto the surface and gives a protective layer so in the future if the varnish needs replacing the acrylic paint surface will be protected when the varnish is removed. Your Info and tips are fantastic and really helpful. Im thinking maybe I need to learn to exaggerate the highlights, expecting that they will change with the varnish. Distilled water is the ideal, but personally Ive never had any problems using regular tap water. 5- Type of brush? Hi Asha, pleased youve found the site helpful, I havent personally used the Krylon so wouldnt want to say for sure, but it usually is 24hrs. Matte Medium enhances the flow and control of acrylic paint. Youre welcome Kristine, Merry Christmas! After the fourth coat, I realized I had used Minwax polyurethane meant for wood. You'll open up a jar or can of the varnish, dip the paintbrush in and gently rub it across the surface your reborn. Nicole, Youre welcome Nicole, hope it helps. This isnt just for use with dark colors either. Consistency: Gels range from soft to extra heavy depending on the finish you are after. Hi Will, I have enjoyed following your work and am grateful for the generous advice you have given over the years. Your advice would be appreciated. I will appreciate any suggests/thoughts from you. Are those two products just for the isolation coat? Q. The concern with sanding varnish is creating a matte effect when the sandpaper disturbs the surface. 6. Thanks Lynda, and a Merry Christmas to you! Gloss medium will also make paint thinner and more transparent, which is useful if you want to paint thin but brilliant glazes. I haven`t painted in a while because I have been building some furniture. Of course, the more you add, the flatter it becomes. I just completed an oil painting of a tranquil lake bordered by forest, and the trees are reflected in the lake. Your site is informative and Im very grateful for your tips and suggestions. If you do a search of the forum, type in varnish, you will get many threads where varnishes have been discussed. Choosing an Interior Paint Finish: Sheen and Gloss 101. Gloss will give the most saturated colour but a satin finish will still look nice and vibrant. I am using a satin spray varnish. Be sure to use matte medium, not gloss. Golden Soft Gel Gloss it must be the gloss version; the satin and matte version of soft gel is not recommended due to the matting agent in the medium. I have about 6 oils I have done over the past 10-12 years and have been advised everything from dont varnish at all, to using straight Damar varnish. Although Goldens matte medium is higher priced than average, a little goes a long way. Also, the place where I buy my paints from only sells permanent varnish, Liquitex Professional, gloss medium and varnish. Learn how to use spray fixative, matte gel medium and matte varnish to seal your watercolor painting. Just make sure the bubbles are facing towards you so there is a flat surface on the painting surface. Any suggestions? I enjoy collage and painting my own papers, and to do that I have to make sure the paper can handle the paint. Hi Christy, no its not essential, its down to your personal aesthetic choice for the finish. Thanks, Will. Cheers, Will. Hi Will.what perfect timing, have just finished 3 acrylic landscapes and have been asking around at my local art supply store about varnishing them and was not really all that satisfied with what Ive been told. Will. Its best to try a few test pieces with the different finishes first to see which look you prefer. Im not a painter by any means, just a creator. I have done 3 of your online courses and they have been fantastic! would it look odd to varnish only the water, in order to accentuate the reflections giving the water a shimmery appearance. Clean up with water Dry quickly No strong smell No need for mineral spirits for cleaning, Tricky to apply Dry very quickly Not as hard varnish finish Milky when wet. Hi Charles, yes that sounds like the perfect approach, apply an isolation coat first so you can see how the painting will look with a gloss finish, then you can judge if the satin will work the best for you.

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