VARNISH A painting
Mar 20, 2020
4 minutes
When it comes to varnishing a painting, there is a huge range of options available: exhibition varnish, retouching varnish, matte varnish, spray varnish… So, what do all these names mean? And are they really that different?
Varnish is a transparent layer meant to protect your painting from dust and grime, make it easier to clean (for both yourself and any future restorers), and deepen the colours, especially the darks. Depending on its composition, a varnish will dry to varying degrees of sheen, toughness and flexibility. In this article we will explore the different options as well as guide you through a step-by-step tutorial
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