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

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