Apply Retouch Varnish as a rapid sizing agent. Brush apply as a very thin layer. Allow 2 hours before applying further oil colours on top. Thin only with Artists White Spirit.
How do you apply Damar varnish?
Apply the varnish in 1-3 thin coats, rather than one thick coat. A thick coat will take longer to dry, may dry cloudy, drip or sag during application and has a greater chance of showing brush strokes when dry. Thinned varnish is more susceptible to producing bubbles. Do not be vigorous in your application.
How do you apply retouch varnish to an oil painting?
Allow each layer of varnish to dry overnight. Apply the varnish with a soft brush on a horizontal painting. Use even strokes in a single direction for each layer. The new owner/collector of the painting can take it to a art curator for a final varnish after the painting has cured.
How soon can I use Retouch varnish?
The temporary intermediate varnish is called retouching varnish. You can use this varnish a few months after the painting has dried. You use the retouching varnish as a temporary protective layer on your painting.
What does Damar varnish do?
Damar is a resin-based varnish that, when mixed with oil paint mediums, thins the paint, increases its transparency, and speeds drying time. Used alone as a top coat, it seals paintings and adds a glossy finish.21 may 2020
How long does it take for Damar varnish to dry?
Full drying generally takes between 3-6 months although it can take longer with extremely thick paint films (5mm or thicker). If needing a temporary protective varnish before full drying has taken place apply Retouch Varnish.
Can you remove Damar varnish?
Dammar varnish can be removed using any of our three oil colour solvents: Distilled Turpentine, Artists' White Spirit and Sansodor. Distilled Turpentine is recommended, as it has the strongest solvency.
Can you use Damar varnish on wood?
Damar varnish Just follow this recipe: put 400 g of damar resin in a cloth, then with a hammer, grind it to a powder. In a bowl, soak the powder in an old stocking and adding 1 liter of turpentine and let it sit for at least eight days. Once its ready you should apply to coats of varnish to the wood.7 may 2014
Is varnish removable?
The varnish provides a non-porous, protective layer that is removable for conservation purposes; it serves its aesthetic purpose whilst also providing protection.
How do I remove removable varnish?
Simply apply Professional Acrylic Varnish Remover or Galeria Varnish Remover and gently rub into the varnish film. If slight pigment is visible on the cloth, this is an indication that the removal has been successful. Use plenty of clean cloth to ensure varnish is being removed from the surface.
Can I paint over Damar varnish?
If it is a natural resin varnish, such as Damar, I'd say it's OK to paint over it, since that sort of varnish molecularly cross-links, and bonds with the oil paint. In fact, that's precisely what “retouch varnish” is engineered to do–have paint applied to it. It actually creates a better bond with the underpainting.13 jul 2013
How do you dissolve Damar?
The simplest way is to fill a quart Mason jar with 10.5 oz. of the Damar crystals. To this add, one pint of pure gum spirits of turpentine. It normally will take a few days for the crystals to dissolve as best they can.24 sept 2015