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Subject: Varnish for Acrylics?

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lemr
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04/17/2008 5:20 PM Alert 

Can anyone tell me if it is necessary to varnish an acrylic painting after it is finished? I have done this with oils, but can't seem to find information about doing it with acrylics. If so, what would you suggest using?

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Rick Givens
Posts:28
04/26/2008 12:27 PM Alert 
From what I've read, acrylics that won't be framed behind glass should have a varnish applied to them. As it dries, acrylics develop a porous surface that allows dirt and grime to penetrate. Applying a varnish will seal the surface, allowing for cleaning the painting. You can varnish with a product like Liquitex's Gloss (or Matte) Medium and Varnish for a permanent sealant. Some things I've read suggest using a removable varnish like Golden's Archival MSA spray so that future conservators can strip the varnish down to the original paint layer.
Lung Tom
Posts:136
04/27/2008 6:13 PM Alert 

Same place you buy your paint sells acrylic matte or gloss acrylic varnish (medium)
Lung Tom
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