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amywelborn
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06/19/2009 10:15 AM	Alert
I've recently invested in having some of my works printed on canvas. I've tried to spray Damar varnishes and not been happy with the results - not an even coverage after several coats. Please give me some other product options and techniques for application!!! Thank you, Amy

Kim

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08/06/2009 1:40 PM	Alert
Amy, I just had my first giclee made and the company that printed it applied the best varnish available in the industry for the inks that were used. When I had it framed, it was suggested from the framer that I apply glass (I thought that would look weird, but it worked nicely). Apparently, a giclee can still be scratched even with the varnish applied if not handled too carefully. (I do have a large giclee that I purchased and I've used the vacuum cleaner brush a few times over the years without giving it a thought - now I'm a lot more careful.) Maybe you can check with your company and see what they can do, or at least get advise from them.

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