How to Varnish Your Oil Paintings

Jerry’s Live – Episode JL203 – Varnishing Oil Paintings

Let’s talk Varnishing! Jerry’s LIVE crew are going to go over everything you need to know when it comes to varnishing your artwork, specifically oil paintings. What are the best practices.. apply the first varnish, dust free area, which brush is best to use.

Varnishing Oil Paintings ; Dust and grime can accumulate on the surface of paintings over time, especially if a painting hangs in a smoky environment. The varnish will protect the painting from dust, UV rays and yellowing plus varnish protects the painting from dirt and dust and evens out the painting’s final appearance, making it all equally glossy or matt. 
Varnishing an oil painting is much different than varnishing other media.

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In this video we will show you how to and why to varnish your oil paintings! See varnishing supplies list below

Oil Painting Varnishing Steps

STEP: What type of finish do you prefer for your art? Glossy, Matte, or somewhere in between with a Semi-Gloss?

STEP: Covered in the Video.. How to Apply Oil Varnish To Your Oil Painting. The correct method to apply and the best outcome

Oil Painting Varnishing Supplies
you can purchase the full kit to get started!

Full Oil Varnishing Supply List:

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Great Brushes For Varnishing!

Stop trying to get the varnish out! Use a disposable brush instead.. Use a Disposable Varnish Brush

MORE RESOURCES

• Oil Paints Guide: Best Oil Paints
• Cleaning Oil Paint From Brushes: How To Clean Oil Paint Brushes
• Jerry’s LIVE: Solvent-Free Oil Painting
• Impasto Medium: How To Thicken Your Oil Paints
• Tips and Tricks: Oil Painting Tips and Tricks

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