Liquitex Varnish Application Tips & Techniques

[hello_mtheydy]

This was extremely helpful thank you so much. So many other videos just take so long to get to the point and talk about too many other things. So this was short and sweet and really helped out.

[emidore]

This was very helpful. I had used Mod Podge on my collages as a sealer (varnish) and after it dried it was still tacky. One coat of Liquitex Satin Varnish solved the problem. And I also found that the brush I was using wasn't soft enough for varnishing as this guy shows in the video. From now on, I'll only be using Mod Podge as an adhesive.

[Blick_Art]

@c2mz Yes, it is a good idea to use a removeable varnish over your glazed painting. Glaze is permanent. The varnish will protect your glazed surface and can also be removed for cleaning and revarnishing to keep your painting looking great for years to come.

[danielgatenby]

Wow this stuff is amazing. I put about 5 coats on a piece and it pretty much looks like its been resined.

[flipperdale]

I highly recommend making sure the entire surface of the painting is evenly covered before it dries. If not, it will leave streaks that the next coat (no matter how many) will not cover, and your only option to repair the painting will be to remove (and it's a hassle) the varnish, and start over.

[Dufferin]

I've looked through your videos. I can't seem to find one that would help me with my situation. Varnishing acrylic, collage, mixed media paintings. In other words, raised, bumpy uneven surfaces. I really could your expertise.

[whiteblanco]

Hello, I purchased Soluvar Gloss and Matte by Luqitex,  with the intention to mix both varnishes and find a middle ground between. On a piece of canvas, I applied Gloss, Matte, 50/50, 80% Matte and 20% Gloss mix and thick Matte layers likewise in different sections with the same colors beeing used on each and one of them. I let it cure for 4 days, after applying 2 layers of the above mentioned with a 12h gap in between. I had applied isolation coat beforehand. All of the sections look the same! That's why I decided to experiment with a thick matte section, but I received the exact same result. They all look shiny, no kidding. I used a soft synthetic brush for the purpose, which I cleaned with water before using a different mixture. I made sure the traces of water are minimized before dipping it in the new mixture. I stirred every single one of the mixtures but not in the bottle itself but in a little container, where I will dip my brush from. Those are the steps I took, what am I missing? and why the matte looks nothing like a matte but a gloss rather ?
I will appreciate a guidance on the matter.
Thank you in advance.

[Blick_Art]

@Dufferin21 We'll keep your suggestion in mind for a video - but in the meantime, please contact our Product Information team at Blick Art Materials - they are experts on the products we sell as well as applications and techniques. They will be happy to talk through your project with you and help you with your needs. They can be contacted by email at info @ dickblick . com or call them toll free call at 1-800-933- 2542. Thanks!

[gk]

On the back of a Liquitex bottle it says never go vertically when applying the varnish. You should always go horizonally. So I think I will do that, since this is my first time. Will try 2 horizontal each time.

[christinetite]

Hello Liquitex folks, I have applied a coat of liquitex gloss medium over an image on canvas to clarify and seal it, am I able to complete the image (as an underpainting) in oils, I thank you for taking the time to address my concern and look forward to hearing from you, best wishes :-)

[noelle]

Exactly what brush are you using in this video? I am having trouble deciding which brush to get for this varnishing, and so I thought I would just buy one like you are using. Thanks! And happy varnishing!

[cmz]

Can you use vanish over a glazed painting? Are do you even need it?

[prospecktor]

Thanks for your videos. Is it better to spray varnish or brush it onto very large canvas acrylic paintings (60" x 40")? Also which varnish finish would you recommend with your experience (gloss, satin or matte)? I like a dull finish because I don't like glare and I think reflections deduct from the work, but I have heard that matte finishes reduce the vibrancy of the colors.

[artgroupsdfw]

Can you work back into dried varnish if you decide the painting needs further changes?

[manuelaherr]

Can I use the liquitex gloss medium and varnish, also in an acrylic painting with student paint or craft paint? If not, what product would you suggest? Thanks for this video!

[farinazahmadi]

Thank you for this. Altho I have a question, I just bought a water-based matt varnish, (I never use matt varnish) when it came out it was not like a liquid it was a little bit hard, do you think it went spoiled or corrupted? Because it ruined my painting the colors came off. The paint was dry as hell😂 but thank gof it wasnt my important painting i was just testing it in another painting.

[nedzla]

Don't I need to put some kind of protection layer before I go in with the actual varnish?

[budaLT]

Hi, should painting dry in horizontal position?

[paulpellicci]

are there any spray can varnishes which could be used on irregular surfaces?

[PaperLoverGirl]

Can I wash that brush or am I throwing my brushes out every time??