Hi Everyone,
Im trying to find a way of painting on retouching varnish over a painting (waterbased W&N oil paints) to bring back the lustre for my husbands paintings. Each time he varnishes, the brush, even though we clean it and try to keep it dust free, as soon he paints the varnish on it always picks up or attracts dust in the varnish. Not too bad if its on a coloured area but a blue sky or plain light background isn't very helpful. Then to get the little bits of dust out can be tricky.
Does anyone here use retouching varnish and if so how do you do it and do you have any issues?
Thank you in advance
Lily x
PS I have just realised in me choosing technical support (thinking...well this is technical!!) I think im in the wrong category!! Sorry!
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Every movement of clothing, curtains or across carpet creates a cloud of dust. This can be readily observed in a darkened room with a bar of sunlight streaming through a window.
Glue push tacks to both ends of a cork. Make four. Place on each corner of the freshly varnished canvas face. Place another canvas over the pins. Stick a flyscreen strip along the sides and leave in a still warm room for a day or so.
Alternately, make a wire frame for a plastic tent with two air holes to hold the wet varnish for a few days.
Helps to apply the varnish by a spray pack in a shed or garage, where it can be quietly undisturbed until dry.
Denis
Dencal, Thank you for your help and suggestions!
Tassieguy - Thank you for your guidance!!