Gamvar gloss varnish advice

clairemetson

Hello all
i was interested in this discussion as have just literally begun to varnish using the Gamvar today. 

I see that oiling out may be a good idea before varnishing - would everyone suggest walnut oil and how long would you then wait before varnishing. This is all a bit of a mine field 😅
thanks in advance and I am new on here ! 

tassieguy

No need to oil out if you are going to varnish. As I understand it, oiling out is what one does when a painting in still in progress to areas that have dried flat. This happens especially with burnt umber. But once you put varnish over it the dead/flat areas will be brought back to their original depth and colour.

MichaelD

Hi @clairemetson, and welcome to the forum.

There are quite a few previous posts discussing this subject that may be helpful too.


Just put gamer varnish in the search box.

  

GTO

I’ve wondered about this myself.
Heres a link that talks about it.  I have not tried this yet but plan to do so.   Leaving the oiled out area to dry for a day or two before varnishing.
https://www.winsornewton.com/na/education/guides/oiling-out-to-brighten-dull-areas-and-prevent-sinking/

MichaelD

Personally I have never oiled out prior to applying gamvar.

as @tassieguy mentioned, the varnishing precess will bring the colours backe to life anyhow.