Ive used liquitex satin in the past with success but I dont want to mess this up. Sign up now to get the latest posts, news about products & art inspiration straight to your inbox. and our Otherwise, they will rub off when you touch them. Since it has dried I have noticed 2 small spots that are shiney. Elizabeth is a creative writer and digital editor based in the United States. As always Will, you have given such helpful information! Transparency: Glazing liquid can create thin, translucent paint films - ideal for classical painting techniques such as glazing. Thanks for sharing so much knowledge. Any thoughts on whether to apply, and if so how to apply, the varnish? Why, I wondered, would he want to varnish his painting? Good one David, really pleased you found it helpful. I create mixed media works on paper with acrylic inks, copic markers, and pens and Im very hesitant to varnish my pieces. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Hi Ed, pleased youve been enjoying the site. 4. Perfect for those struggling with drawing or needing inspiration. With that scale of canvas, I would definitely practise a few smaller pieces first with a brush and a spray to see which aesthetic you prefer. Matte medium works like any other kind of media; you can use it to create textures, glazes, or any other technique that you would normally use paint for. Thanks for such an informative site! Do you still recommend mixing matte varnish with gloss varnish? Could a painting that large be wax varnished and polished effectively? You can paint your painting, apply a layer of soft gel gloss, sprinkle glitter and youre away! Do not rework areas you might miss as the brush could pick up partially dried varnish and cause clouding. I live in Calgary Canada and sometimes its harder to find the full range of the products of these brands, but i will find the ones you recommend. Hi Megan, a modern varnish that can be applied to oils when the surface it touch dry for oils is Gamvar from Gamblin. So thank you for solving the mystery. Youre welcome Sarah, hope the project goes well. Hi Will, Thanks for your reply! The gloss layer will be the clearest and give the most saturation to the colour. Thank you for your great tips and your great videos. varnish layer (final finish, can be gloss, satin or matte), isolation coat (must be with the gloss medium). Although I am pleased with the outcome, there are many uneven sheen areas, mainly visible from the sides. Will. Yes, thats right, the isolation coat is an acrylic polymer, painted over acrylics not oil paints. As I mention below, there are other aesthetic reasons to varnish. Sometimes a glossy surface can appear to be more finished so may affect a customers perception, but its usually more of a case of having one even sheen that brings the painting together so the piece works aesthetically. It makes the surface rougher and more absorbent when it dries. Remember, when using matte medium, its important not to overdo it; just add small amounts at a time and stir well before applying them to your painting surface. Question: I purchased a recently purchased small oil painting. Many things I totally wasnt aware of when I started my painting. Doing a test run makes a whole lot of sense -I would certainly feel more comfortable after that! Will gloss varnish restore it? I have found your site to be informative and encouraging for myself as I am new to this beautiful hobby. When she's not writing or editing, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Privacy Policy. Hope this helps. 6. Hi Devon. Thanks Will, great article, and very helpful to have the links to the work shown and the handbook. To successfully complete this technique, youll have to somehow thin the pigment. Ive read that Golden MSA varnish is the way to go to prevent tarnishing, but can it be painted over with acrylics? You are still at your best, Thanks for the info! If youve ever worked with acrylics, you know that almost all of them are somewhat shiny as they dry. Some of the mediums are also varnishes, and can be used during the painting process to control gloss, matt or satin effects. Matte Medium can be used as a varnish when mixed with acrylic paints or mediums. Cheers, Wanda. You can still use a final coat of matte removable varnish. As a removable varnish an isolation coat can help with varnish application and removing/replacing the varnish layer in the future, this is from the Liquitex website: Apply 1-2 coats of Liquitex Gloss Varnish as an isolation barrier. Thanks Will, I have already applied the gloss gel medium coat and was wondering about the varnishyou have explained it all so well and easily that I have clarity!..sometimes these processes are a little bewildering so a big thankyou. I always turn to your sage advice in all things paint-related! I worried about putting a varnish that stays in place permanently, now I know that I must take the removable. Acrylic varnishes are usually applied as the final coat, are permanent, and should be non-yellowing. But there is one in dark background that shows some uneven patches of shine when looking at it from the side. Hi Lina, Ahhh, that adds a slight complication as the ink for a Giclee print is usually water based, so solvent-based oil varnishes are best avoided, the only varnishes that can be applied to a Giclee print are acrylic water-based varnishes. Dont use regular tap water because itll cause the image to bleed. 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Can you use Matte Medium to adher/paste paper drawing to metal? I was going to buy some, then decided I should find out if permanent is the way to go. Thanks Nadya, pleased you found it helpful. If not, what is the best ratio that you would recommend? I must missed something. Thanks for a very informative post! Prefilled, precharged, and ready . Thanks in advance for your advice! Hi Will, great article as normal, I use atelier interactive acrylics (cant get golden) I obtained a Matisse clear sealer mm12 artists acrylic medium, it says for a light varnish where minimum protection is needed, , would this be okey for a isolation coat? The Varnish will be suitable for stretched canvas. Hi R, Watercolours can be tricky because you can never remove the varnish as it become absorbed into the paper surface, this is from the Winsor & newton website: Varnishes do not work well with Gouache, water colour and drawings because the varnish will be deeply absorbed by the paint and/or paper, becoming an integral part of the picture and could cause discolouration. If areas are missed, wait until the varnish is dry and apply another coat. When you apply an isolation coat it will look very glossy, so it can give you an idea of if you like the gloss varnish look, and then judge from there. Ill be doing another article on the best practice for oil paint varnishes soon, lots of cross-overs but a few different considerations. Youre welcome Julie, pleased you found it helpful. I have no preferences as to whether it is solvent or water-based or for any particular brand. Jo. Water changes the consistency of acrylic paint but it also changes the pigment density of the paint. I use think paint , so shall I apply the isolation coat and then varnish with the brush ? Hello Will. Cheers, Will. For varnishing I use the GOLDEN Polymer Varnish and now I read that they are not suitable for stretched canvas and also shouldnt be thinned with tap water. Thanks! Most acrylic mediums come in two finishes: glossy and matte. Can you point out to me? Gloss medium is the clearest and allows more light through. I read online that I should wait 6-12 months after painting an acrylic piece before varnishing! I am afraid another full coat of matte will dull down the painting. They dont give as hard a surface finish as a solvent-based varnish. Thank you for all of the information on your website. Sign up now to get the latest posts, news about products & art inspiration, straight to your inbox. They are convenient, cleanup friendly and dont smell strong; however, they are harder to apply evenly on larger areas with a brush as they dry too quickly for big canvases. Hi Bluejay, what brand of marker were you using? 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 Is there a preferable sweet spot? Hope you find the article helpful. or is there something you recommend using with the atelier interactive, cheers Will. Hope this helps. As a comparison, gloss varnishes dry almost 100% transparent and satin somewhere between the two. Virginia. Would a brushed on application work better in this case for reducing hotspots? It can make a paint mixture easier to clean up because it softens the edge of a line between colors. There are 2 main choices for your acrylic paintingeither a water-based varnish or a solvent-based varnish. These types of varnish usually will say they are strippable varnishes. Matte medium can be used as glue when youre collaging, and itll also allow you to paint or draw on top of it later. Do you have any comments/suggestions to help me decide? Would you suggest a spray varnish first, wait 24 hours and then a painted varnish over that? (I thought Id packaged up a varnished painting very well, but it got a bit squished during transit), Hi Nick, I just had a flashback to seeing lots of tiny bubblewrap marks on an equally squished canvas! Cheers, Will, Hi will, Love your site. I have been reading your site and will apply an isolation coat as it protects the paint. I look forward to your information on varnishing oil paintings. thank you :), Hi Pauline, its a good question, as the nature of varnish is to be a removal layer that can be reapplied having a permanent version seems counterproductive to the cause. If you want to make something look dirty or rusty this is the stuff. Will, Been reading through years of this treasure trove (which it totally is), and learned a lot. It may look different after 24 to 48 hours and pick up more vibrancy. Thank you! I just completed a painting for my musician ex. Thanks Will, very informative. Thanks Terri, pleased it helped, Happy New Year! Here is a demo video from Golden paint showing how to correctly thin Mineral Spirit Varnish: Easier to apply Self-levelling qualities give an even sheen Slow drying so are excellent for big pieces Hard varnish finish, Have to thin with full-strength spirits before using (not odourless mineral spirits) Clean up using solvents Strong smell Not as cleanup friendly in a home (a bit messy). This is all a bit ahead of me, however very welcome and I love learning all you offer. Ceramic or glass pots make wonderful candle holders. Water cant be used instead of pouring medium. The solvent based varnish (brush) sounds better because it sounds like I have a larger window of time to apply the varnish. Do you have any advice as to how I should seal the gold leaf before painting over with acrylics, or just sealing the leaf in general to prevent tarnishing? http:///www.wetcanvas.com/Community/gman/index.php?cmd=piece_manager&collection_id=2766. The gloss will dry the clearest of the gels. 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. Cheers! Just a few quick questions. Really pleased it helped Jacque, by the end of 22 pieces youll be a varnishing master! Hello Will As usual you have given very informative advice. I used water to thin the paint but at some places I have used flow medium. One question what would you use as an isolation coat if you were working with ATELIER products? Thank you so much Will for sharing this info! Hi Devon, Liquitexs website is actually one of those where you can see how they define any difference between a medium and a varnish: if you look here youll see they offer a medium and varnish in addition to their actual final picture varnish, Soluvar. 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. Substitute matte medium for water when mixing paint to create a thicker, more textured paint. My question is about sanding. and can that coating be applied as early as when Im finished painting it? The base black colour is completely dry. Very informative, thank you! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I am new to this and I have been reading over your site as to how to varnish my acrylic painting. Any suggestions? It looks less dense and more transparent than the Golden soft gel, does it still need to be mixed with water? I tend to use the Gamvar range of varnishes from Gamblin as they can be used on both my acrylics and oil paintings. This blog post will teach you how to use a matte medium with acrylic paint for various techniques. My 1st quest was to find out what OMS refers to. Sign up for a membership now! Can it be fixed? Youre welcome Avi, pleased youre enjoying the tutorials. Cheers from Australia and Merry Christmas!! Hope this helps. Hi Gina, pleased youve been finding the site helpful How should I go about varnishing my art and keep the intended look of the different sheens? help asap. Its worth taking into consideration bright lights within the hanging space as these can often cause a glare on a too glossy finish. Youd probably also be able to get away with a polymer varnish on that size. A. This protects the paint layers from abrasion when your removable layer is removed. 3. Consistency: Gels range from soft to extra heavy depending on the finish you are after. I would like to varnish a painting that I completed with acrylics. Lately I have been exploring with watercolors on different materials. Get everything included in Premium plus exclusive Gold Membership benefits. Water-based varnishes usually are created from an acrylic polymer, similar in consistency to an acrylic glazing liquid. And when I apply the final coats it will also look different. And nice going answering all the comments. 2. Will varnish help even out? Thanks for laying it all out so clearly. Some colors, such as the Fluorescent Colors, can take longer to fully cure than others. If yes, what varnish should I use? It might be in this scenario an acrylic permanent non-removable varnish fits the job. Have a look at this article on varnishing oils which goes through the process. Youre welcome Kristine, Merry Christmas! Hi David, hope youre keeping well, if there is a mix of peaks and valleys I would go for a spray varnish and build up the varnish in layers (3 or 4 thin applications). The smaller the surface area, the narrower the brush. I have the Golden Isolation Coat, and I want to use a matt or maybe semi-gloss varnish. 8- how many coats? Most of my oil paintings over 30 years old have held their color very well. Regards, Julia. Hi will when I paint the varnish on my paintings look so vibrant and amazing when wet like when you wet a pebble for example the colours pop out, when varnish dries I lose this wet look, is there a way to preserve this wet look ? Hi Bev, yes the acrylic gesso will be safe to varnish over, pleased youve been enjoying the site. Toby. All your articles really help a lot! 5. Cheers, Will, Hi Will, my question is what varnish or protection do I put on a painting with both acrylic and oil? Hi Coco, yes, it would be too late for this particular painting but you could just build up the layers of the spray varnish. 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. 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. Hope this helps, Will, Hi Will, Thanks so much for this infoit was necessary, helpful and encouraging! Your articles and Q&As are very helpful. I work an unusual technique with fallen dry leaves pasted over cardboard and yet I havent found a good way for varnish it. Thank you so very much Will for the advice. Is this an acceptable practice? Hi, Thank you for the useful tips about the isolation coat. Thank you Will for the information. Paint over them? Quite a quarky little piece . I just completed an oil painting of a tranquil lake bordered by forest, and the trees are reflected in the lake. Also, if the painting is in sunlight having a varnish layer will add UV protection to the paint pigments, as some pigments arent as lightfast as others. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If youre creating a mixed media piece, then you probably have different colors and textures. Will, Hi, Will ~ Im still following your work after years of inspiration. No, a sponge tends to cause froth and bubbles in the isolation coat but can be used when applying certain water-based varnishes. Hope this helps, Hi Will! 2. 6. It prevents the formation of skin over the surface while painting. If the CPM Matte dries too flat - both in terms of sheen and depth - for your taste, you can modify the medium with Color Pouring Medium Gloss (CPM Gloss). I use products from Golden Acrylics. This multiuse product not only gives matte qualities to any acrylic paint but can be used to fix hard media like pastel, graphite, and chalk, and it works well as an adhesive in collage work.. Any tips on varnishing a watercolor to protect it, say on a canvas or aquabord? Any dirt attached to the painting will be on the varnish layer and not embedded in the paint layer. Still, its worth remembering that although its often called a Final picture varnish, traditionally, varnishes are meant to have the capacity to be removed without damaging the painting. Diyquickly.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, endless.com, smallparts.com, myhabit.com, and any other website that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program. Recently I am re-discovering painting with acrylics after some 30 years of doing watercolour paintings. Hi Brendan, gloss varnish will give you the most wet look to your paintings, you just might need a number of coats to build up the layers. Its for hand therapy but the pictures are so pretty I been using as gifts. Thanks for any help. If this isnt working for some reason or you want to enhance your pieces shine instead, you can also use the glazing medium to create a shiny appearance. This article will examine how the matte medium can be combined with acrylic paint to enrich your painting experience. Spent hours, days, even weeks slaving away on a painting, but when we finally apply a varnishit all goes horribly wrong. I recently varnished an acrylic abstract painting with Liquitex High Gloss varnish (undiluted), and I did not do a good job. S, Hi Sonia, by its nature, a matte varnish will always give a slightly lighter black than if you used a gloss varnish. Saving your site for fantastic info. Now I have learned from your site why all my Halloween paintings got ruined: I used a matte finish when I should have used gloss. -Two parts varnish, one part water. Really admire your professionalism in handling this website. Use matte medium for a more subtle, non-reflective finish. Its a great, versatile tool that will make painting with acrylics easier! Your article is perfect and I will be watching out for your next round of info on varnishing. The drying time will vary depending on brand and type of varnish used, details will usually be on the bottle of the varnish. Yes, I used oil first then the acrylic medium gel, Usually you would have an acrylic base and then an oil paint ontop due to the differences in drying time and the lack of adhesion of the acrylic medium onto the oil surface. Also, since I use a lot of drying medium and every layer dry overnight, do I still have to wait 6 months to varnish? It looks great and is water proof. Any help would be great. 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. The size is 15x60. I use oil and a lot of liquin. I read a review by a painter who used OMS and it spurred my search. Lustre: Usually you will have a matte, semi-gloss and gloss finish. Trying to finish with one thick coat, whereas two thin coats would be better. Good luck! The main difference is that the Matte Varnish is formulated to preserve paint film clarity, by using less matting agents in the formulation. Good work, art man! In an ideal world, I would have a matte finish to my paintings too. 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. Modern painter Robert Motherwell had to accept the aesthetic implications of the varnish. Many artists use acrylic paint to create works of art. Im like a sponge soaking up all there is to know about Art, thats when I came across your website. For a spray application of an isolation coat. Matte acrylic mediums provide a rougher surface to work on than gloss medium, but they may dry cloudy. Many of the Impressionists preferred not to varnish at all. In his book The Craftsmans Handbook, Cennino Cennini (about 1370about 1440) tried to create a matte varnish to his paintings; he created a recipe for varnish from whipped eggwhites. These varnishes are not removable, and are usually called something like a varnish medium. I use it as a teaching resource for my High School Visual Arts classes when they are working on a painting unit. Cheers, Will. They are available in a gloss or matt sheen which can be mixed to create a range of satin finishes. Hi Laura, your existing paintings will be absolutely fine in terms of protection, you would just have to be more careful when replacing the varnish not to damage the surface of the painting. But I am now confused. Will. Since acrylics tend to have aglossy finish to begin with, choosing a matte medium to mix in with your paints can make asignificant difference in your works final appearance. In addition, varnishes on works created using Gouache, water colour and drawing cannot be removed. You can either use it instead of water when mixing up a lighter color or use it with oil paints to clean your work. I am not going to frame it, just put it on an easel. Your advice would be appreciated. This is helpful for artists who do a lot of blending, or want to use oil painttechniques, or those who paint en plein air. I varnished it last-minute for an exhibition in London, using the only varnish I had in my studio at the time Atelier Satin Medium & Varnish which seemed to go on OK and looked OK. Grab a brew and start creating your own stunning masterpieces today! One common issue is how the paints dry quickly and do not allow for much time for other layers to be added. Acrylic medium is a versatile product for use with acrylic paint and in mixed-media projects. Matte Medium can be applied as a final, non-removable top coat for acrylic paintings.17 Oct 2005. Does sealing/varnishing affect the price of the painting? Devon. Would love to hear your insights on this Will. You'll open up a jar or can of the varnish, dip the paintbrush in and gently rub it across the surface your reborn. Very insightful and useful info. By painting an isolation coat, it provides an even sheen and a glass-like surface, so when you apply the final varnish, it will just glide on. This will prevent any dust or airborne particles from settling into varnish as it dries. Use a wide, soft hair brush or paint pad (vacuum the pad prior to use to remove lint). Overall the varnishing improved the appearance, but in some areas I feel the uneven sheen was enhanced, sticking out like a sore thumb. Thanks in advance Anna. 4. If you are working on a very large-scale painting and wanted a super, super even finish, then spray application will always give you the evenest sheen finish; however, it is more costly. Fantastic to hear Deborah, glad youre pleased with the satin finish. However, if exhibiting pieces without glass, we strongly recommend also applying one of our removable varnishes to facilitate cleaning and future conservation. I like to mix my mediums up so I add flowers, glitter and what not but I have never sealed them before using varnish until I stumbled upon your site. Yes, because you would have painted acrylics ontop of oil, rather than the oil ontop of acrylics. So the painting has some area shining, some area is not. I was planning to do the same with quite a few other paintings, but am now wondering whether this is really okay to do. Its best in a warm environment, if youre spraying keep the spray next to the radiator before you varnish so you have a more consistent temperature between spray can and painting. It will yellow slightly, but will be more cost effective on the large scale and give a very tough finish. Are you suggesting the Soft Gel Gloss as the product to use for UV protection? 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. The result was I had to paint the whole thing in an afternoon.. The safest way to cover all bases to see which image you prefer is to set up your camera on a tripod and then photograph at each stage. A couple brush strokes with the gloss medium and the marker lines were disturbed and became blurry. 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! Will. 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