Varnishing Goldleaf - Ultimate Guide and Product tests
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
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Hello again - I tested 5 different types of varnish on a goldleaf canvas. So you don't have to! Let's see what the different finishes are, and which ones I ranked as the best. Check out more videos on my channel with full goldleaf tutorials of how to apply to a canvas. Product reccommendations listed below. Got any questions, add a comment and I'll reply!
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Material list:
POLYVINE GLOSS VARNISH - amzn.to/4dtLFET
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KOLNER LEAF PROTECT - www.goldleafsu...
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So helpful thank you 🙏🏻
@@Michyhopey really glad to hear that!!
Hi
Can I use " crystal clear spray " on both gold leaf and acrylic paintings or it's not recommended 🤔.
Can I use any acrylic varnish on gold leaf work ??
Thanks 😊
Just what I needed to know, many thanks for your advice 😊
@@maldoori238 you’re very welcome!
Tried the Polyvine on a copper leaf guitar project, dulled the leaf too much. Will go back to Krylon gallery series spray for sealing.
@@joewright7723 I’m sorry to hear that. Copper leaf I find more difficult to maintain than the gold. I hadn’t heard of Krylon but I’m going to get some and try it out. Thank you
Wonderful video. I wish i found this video before I used gloss mod podge on my work it turned the gold almost a green brown and the copper went so dull. I was just wondering how the gloss finish works with copper metal leaf and if a reaction happens. I had to subscribe thanks again for the informative video.
Thx so much! Glad it was helpful. TBH I’ve ruined projects in the past trying different varnishes, so sad. I actually haven’t tried varnishing the copper leaf yet. I’m going to do a test and will post the results. Louise 🩷
@@LouiseDeanArtist wonderful I can’t wait to see the outcome with the copper. I’ve tried different sealers on cosmic shimmer gilding flakes with no luck the Christmas decorations look good untreated i just hope they stand the test of time.
Thanks very much, very helpful! May I ask the brand and quality of gold leaf that you used? Also, have you used the top recommended varnish on plain wood at all? Thanks again!
@@chrispapadopoulos6262 hi, this was imitation goldleaf bought on Amazon. Very affordable and gives a lovely result. There’s a link in the description. Recently I have been experimenting with superior quality imitation goldleaf, and am working on a 23ct commission! So I’m going to make a video comparing all. Louise
@@LouiseDeanArtist❤ amazing! Thanks for the info!
What is meant that makes you feel Kolner is not strong? They make it to protect their own products. Thank you
Hi there, I used the Polyvine on (imitation) gold leaf. It hasn't dried clear. Its given an unwanted tarnished look and I can see the brushstrokes. Could I have used too much or something?
Hi, that is so annoying and has happened to me before 😢 what I have learnt is to just do one coat as smoothly and lightly as you can. Use a large flat brush. Did you use the Gloss or Mat varnish? Louise
@@LouiseDeanArtist the gloss.. have you found this happens just with the polyvine or other varnishes too?
Please please please can you show me how to apply the gold leaves in the canvas I am trying but I find it difficult I don't know if it's the glue I use ..if you could help me
@@aspasiat4576 hi, go to the goldleaf tutorial section in my channel and you will find full instructions for how to apply the leaves! Ok? Good luck with it 🤩
@@LouiseDeanArtist thank you 🥰
Always read the directions on any product you are using. These directions can change from time to time. Complete projects can be ruined because products are changed from time to time.
@@marylangner6994 indeed! Good advice