Best Way to Varnish a Painting (Oil or Acrylic)
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2017
- In this video I share my technique for varnishing acrylic and oil paintings. I demonstrate the varnishing process using an acrylic painting as an example, but the same technique can be applied to oil paintings. I have found this is the technique that works best for me, based on trial and error over the past few years. This technique results in an even, smooth coat which will make your painting look rich and complete. Please note that your painting should be fully dry before considering varnishing it (6-12 months drying time for oils and 7 day drying time for acrylics). Between varnish coats, please allow 24 hours.
You can buy the same varnishing products I use on Amazon using the links below! I receive a small commission if you purchase through these links, which helps support this channel (Thank You!).
Liquitex Professional Satin Varnish (for acrylic paintings):
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Liquitex Professional Gloss Varnish (for acrylic paintings):
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Windsor & Newton Artists' Satin Varnish (for oil paintings):
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This is without a doubt the best tutorial on varnishing on RUclips!
ChrisVizy Thank you!
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You have opened my door to watch all of your videos .. irrespective of the time they were posted. Thank you Chis. You truly saved me, today. !! Best always, jan Suberman , Fla
Amazing information, Thanks a lot it's save art work. 🙏 👍
Perfect timing! I have struggled with varnish techniques for years. This is the answer. Thank you for being there and sharing your struggles and now your solution.
Omg u r a saviour. I was so freaking confused with all the tutorials i saw on youtube. This is the best video available on varnishing. So so so relieved after watching it. Thank you sooo much🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Chris,
This is very valuable information for me as a Beginner Beginner. It's so good that you shared your experience since many times people don't always provide the right information on RUclips. Thanks again.
This is the best no mess, no stress way i've found on the good ol RUclips. Thanks for posting this✌
Tried this technique out today and it's the best technique I've ever used! The other ways never worked for me. Thank you so much for sharing :)
Glad to hear! :)
This has worked much better for me vs other tutorials i watched when learning to varnish. So figured I would share!
This is the best method I have ever used. Just varnished two paintings using your method and it was perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.
Best tutorial on varnishes I have seen yet. Thank you.
I’m so glad I found your tutorial! Awesome, you told me everything I need to know and I have finally made a decision on what varnishes to buy. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the anxiety out of this process. I just ordered my Liquitex varnish and can’t wait to add the finishing touch to my artwork!! Great video!
Thanks for this excellent tutorial! I used other varnishing methods on RUclips and my painting looked ruined. I re-varnished using this method and it saved the day, my acrylic painting looks great now!
Thank you so much! I'm not as afraid to varnish my work, so thank you! I didn't know about the CL and the AP levels and how one is toxic to breath in. I'm about to varnish a few of my oil and acrylic paintings! You've helped me so much, thank you again! Your work is absolutely beautiful as well! ☺️
Great idea with the tin and foil. I took it a step further. I use a plastic container with a piece of cardboard either side both meeting in the middle at the bottom. Just used masking tape to keep them in place.The v slot is already formed so it's easy to blend the foil to that shape.. Thanks for the great videos !
I did not know you should varnish your paintings. Thanks for the great information. Thank you for your video. Keep up the great work you do.
Thank you so much for your video! I'm so glad that I watched this before I attempted to varnish my painting. Your video was helpful, thorough, and insightful. Thank you kindly!
Thanks for this advice! I followed your directions and everything went great! It was very easy and fast to do. It was my first ever attempt at varnishing - and it was a very large canvas (36x48!)- and it came out perfectly on the first try. Thanks so much!
Very useful and informative Thank you
Thanks for the video. Love that you shared your experience's with the oil and acrylic's. Your a gem.
Great tutorial! Ready to varnish a painting for the first time and was feeling a bit intimidated. This is helpful. Also loved your beautiful paintings...
Great idea. I've never used that technique but it makes sense, Looking forward to giving it a try. Thanks for the video.
Best video I've seen on YT on varnishing. Fortunately, I got the satin Liquitex and a large foam brush! Thanks -Update: first coat 100% successful
I will definitely try the foil well. I usually use a plate so this is great. (And thanks for validating that it's ok to brush back & forth with the initial application then smooth after cuz that's how I do it too!)
That was super helpful and answered a lot of questions that I had about varnishes in the past! Thank you so much! 👍👍👍
I always use glosses, flats, and semi gloss to achieve extra effects in my paintings. Great video.
Brilliant tutorial - given me the confidence I was looking for before I start varnishing my art
Great video! My canvas print came out amazing using this technique. Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing your technique. I was struggling a bit with varnishing. I think you initial back and forth for even coverage will help.
Very nice tutorial!! Looking forward to doing this on my next painting. Thanks a bunch!!!
Best video I've seen, glad I found yours. Thank you!
Thank you I just bought the satin varnish!!
Brilliant tutorial - has given me the confidence to go ahead and varnish my art
This was great! Best and most useful video on varnishing on RUclips. Thank you!
Thankyou so much!!, I finally varnished 2 pics today. So simply explained & minimal varnish waste.!!
Thank you for all the information, tips, and video!!
Great tutorial! Very detailed, will be trying this out. Thank you!
I have just started to varnish my own paintings and I have found this one very helpful and will definately try this technique...thank you for sharing.
Perfect. Thank you so much. Will certainly do this technique with my paintings…
Great video! One thing I've learned---always make sure your painting is totally dry. I paint strictly in oil and will let my paintings sit for a full year before varnishing. If you are going to ship your paintings, always elevate them in the shipping box so that absolutely nothing will touch the canvas. I shipped a two year old painting and was told by the purchaser that some of the tissue used in packing had touched the canvas and stuck fast! After two years!! He returned it, I fixed and shipped it back. Big bummer that!
I paint mostly in acrylics and watercolors, but have just starting dabbling in oils and I have been told to wait 6 months...but 2 years!?
That's kind of mind boggling...
I am not saying to wait 2 years. Please rewatch the video and you will see.
Beautiful smooth and excellent tutorial!👍
Fabulous technique to varnishing.
Love your creative detailed method - you are a genius.
+RDnAC Thank you! I don't know about "genius", but it works for me! Lol
I just used kotton oil and klenser to clean a 130 y/o painting. Is there a particular varnish for great grandma's painting? How long do I wait after the cleaning? Thanks for the great video.
Wow! Yes! Thank you! VERY helpful!!
Thanks so much Chris. This worked for me too
Great tutorial! Plan to watch more. Thanks for sharing your techniques.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thanks for the varnishing tips.
full of great advice, quality content!
Thank you so much for this tutorial, it is taking a lot of stress away...❤
Beautiful ❤️ Thank you for sharing your technique 👍🏼 Looks great 🌹🙏
Hugely grateful for this video, thank you!
Thanks for watching. Glad to be of help!
Thank you Chris. Your tutorial was very informative and a great to me
Thanks for such an in depth video.
Terrific tutorial!!! Thank you!!! 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌
Beautiful and such a helpful video.
This is incredibly helpful
very useful.......and that purple painting is gorgeous😊
Thank you! You did not go over a painting with heavy body paste. I have a very large acrylic painting I just finished. It’s my first acrylic painting and my first painting in many years due to illness. In watching other videos on varnishing I am getting mixed solutions. Thank you!
Great video and I gained a lot of knowledge from you!
Thanks, like your technique. Great tutorial 🎨
Thanks for the tutorial, I was wondering if I should use a sponge brush. I feel like this could be the technique I use, thanks !
Great Tip!! Thanks for Sharing!!
Thank you for this helpful information!
Thank you for a very helpful video! One question though: how long should one wait between coats?
Do you use an isolation coat first on every painting u did?
Nice! First time varnishing done 😎😁
That's amazing, thank you so much😍😍😍
Just found this tutorial, I just started painting and wondered about varnishing. Thank you so much!!!
What colours did you mix for the beautiful smoky purple tone in the middle of your painting?
Thank u for the tips ..injoyable
valu information and technique Thank you !
*I'm a newbie & yes scared to finish it. I really enjoyed this video. I just Subscribed. I totally love the foil basin idea!!! Also, using the foam I feel I'd like better over brushes for finishing my acyrillic paintings. Thank You So Much!!! 😁😁😁*
wow man, made my life...
nice one, subscribed...keep'em comin...
Super helpful video thanks!!
Took the fear out of what to use and how to do it. I certainly don't want to ruin my artwork. Thanks so much! BTW, how long is drying or curing time?
Love the Gloss varnish from Winsor & Newton and Amsterdam on an aerosol can for the final varnish. Liquitex probably have something similar. Use a gloss medium as a middle layer between painting and final varnish.
Use the Liquitex gloss medium and varnish for glazing while painting. :-)
Thanks for the tutorial. You have a real pleasant speaking voice.
Do you know if varnish for oil colors works well in acrylic painting? I guess he displayed a Winsor and Newton Varnish for oil colors. (Where I'm I am having trouble finding removable varnish for acrylic painting)
Great! Thank you so much!💙
Best!! Thank you!
So helpful and nice simple instructions. 👍 I am about to varnish my first acrylic painting. So much detail, it took me about a year to paint it and didn't want to ruin it. I noticed that other instructional videos spoke of a sealer to put on before vanishing or they say your varnishes could yellow and if you ever need to remove the varnish you need this layer also. Do you recommended it as well?
Thank you thank you. Great video
Thank you for sharing your experience
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. God bless
thank you, for the very usefull tips ☺
Super helpful thank you
Good advice, and all round good video. Thanks
Excellent tutorial....Thank you very much😊
Very helpful! Thanks👍
Very informatiive...thank you!
Thanks for sharing. This is helpful. How many coatings of varnish should there be? How long do I have to wait before the next coating is applied?
This is great...thank you.
thanks so much...very helpful!
Nice tutorial. Will the satin varnish mask the fine gold glitter I have applied on the acrylic poured work? Thanks.
Awesome tutorial ,loved it
Hello! What is your advice on sealing painted luggage :) I hand painted a suitcase with acrylic paint and I will need to seal this. This piece has actual kind of embossed designs on it, so crevices that I would need to get the sealant in. It also being luggage has no sides per se. I have to get all away around the suitcase and around handles and other such things. Any tips? Thank you!
wow amazing.
Thanks, that was so helpful!
The flip-side of the fast re-brushing technique is that it will create permanent clouding in the varnish if done too much, too long, or once the varnish has already begun drying. This is especially so with more matte varnishes. Once a cloudy varnish sets, there's no way to fix it, unless the varnish is soluble/non-permanent.
Great job thanks for your help.
Thank you 🙏🏻 so very much for this tutorial!! I just varnished my first painting and I hate the brush strokes! I’m going out to get some sponge brushes. Now I’m wondering if I can go over that painting with a sponge brush and reduce those brush marks?
Yes. You will probably still see them a little, but it will definitely help.
Very well explained. Thanks 🙏
Many thanks for this tutorial. How long do you wait for varnish to dry between coats?
Hi sir really it's a worthful and nice video sir one dout please clear once that yesterday I made acrylic painting when I have to suppose varnish spray ???
Sir, Super.This is the best and detailed Tutorial.
Iam a beginner in Acrylic painting.Please upload videos on basic techniques that are mandatory for a beginner.
Thank you.