After reading your articles i was thinking of trying glossy isolation coat with a satin varnish on top. I recently bought Winsor & Newton professional gloss spray varnish. If you are sending via post it is also worth having a sheet of thick cardboard behind the canvas to prevent anything going through the canvas. Will. Is it possible to apply a little light matte to those areas without having to apply another coat to the entire painting? It looks less dense and more transparent than the Golden soft gel, does it still need to be mixed with water? Thx so much Lets hope the family enjoys the picture long enoough for that to happen.. Lol, Okay, good one Linda, hope the piece turns out well. Some of the mediums are also varnishes, and can be used during the painting process to control gloss, matt or satin effects. Thanks for a very informative post! Water cant be used instead of pouring medium. If more than 2 coats are desired, first varnish with Gloss Varnish until desired thickness is achieved, then final varnish with matte or satin varnish. It is now a streaky disaster. Cheers, Will. Will, Been reading through years of this treasure trove (which it totally is), and learned a lot. Thank you so very much Will for the advice. Dear Will, I am new to the acrylics rather in painting, I mostly do on the Canvas but on the cardboard too. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Top tips once again! Cookie Notice thank you :), Hi Pauline, its a good question, as the nature of varnish is to be a removal layer that can be reapplied having a permanent version seems counterproductive to the cause. 9- Glossy is better or Satin, I use very very bring colors and dont want the painting to look dim or dull. What is the actual difference between acrylic medium and acrylic varnish? 3- The brief method of applying this. So the painting has some area shining, some area is not. If yes, what varnish should I use? Matte medium is a versatile acrylic painting medium that can be used to create less shiny surfaces, add texture, and extend the drying time of your paint. Employ matte tiles on kitchen countertops as they feature a higher resistance to scratching. Sign up now to get the latest posts, news about products & art inspiration, straight to your inbox. Gloss medium is the clearest and allows more light through. Some ways to use a matte medium with acrylic paint: You can use the matte medium in various ways, even with light colors. There are a lot of different companies that make it, but I prefer Golden Matte Medium orLiquitex. We have found that Polymer Varnish in particular, triggers a greater amount of oxidation with green-blue oxidation products, and it even cracked and flaked off (Image 4). Cheers! I know of some artist that build up 15-20 layers of spray varnish to produce a glass-like finish. Apply Liquitex varnish in 1-3 thin coats, rather than 1 thick coat. Thanks Will, I have already applied the gloss gel medium coat and was wondering about the varnishyou have explained it all so well and easily that I have clarity!..sometimes these processes are a little bewildering so a big thankyou. Will. Could varnish being effected because I use a lot of liquin? I am afraid another full coat of matte will dull down the painting. Also, its worth having a small piece of white paper (or a photographers grey card) in the frame for one shot at each stage, that way you can later white balance all of the images together to give you a consistent look. Its best to try a few test pieces with the different finishes first to see which look you prefer. Any suggestions for me in future? Although we will be looking at acrylic varnishing techniques, the anxiety over how to varnish or what to varnish with stems back to Fresco paintings. Is it okay to use a spray varnish which has not been used at all in more than a year to varnish this painting? Thanks again! Thank you. Any more than this may cause the polymer in the acrylic paint to break down and lose its adhesive qualities . Linda, Hi Linda, pleased the extra coat worked well to even the sheen, hope the painting sale goes well. Thank you for the whole Package, full of useful information on the varnish topic. I use it as a teaching resource for my High School Visual Arts classes when they are working on a painting unit. When I went to Art store, I felt more confused then ever. or Spray, spray is costly. Q. Its still wet, I warned. Youd probably also be able to get away with a polymer varnish on that size. Total production of paintings is super low (hobbyist) and just been lucky with varnishing up until now I guess. When she started blogging, she knew that DIYquickly would be the perfect platform to share her tutorials and tips. Yes, thats right, the isolation coat is an acrylic polymer, painted over acrylics not oil paints. Excellent extremely helpful article, Will. Hope this helps, The watersoluble nature of the paint makes, thanks Will. By painting an isolation coat, it provides an even sheen and a glass-like surface, so when you apply the final varnish, it will just glide on. It also extends the drying time of your paints, so blending of colors is easier. Is it essential that it be varnished or can I display on a shelf as is? I do use a very soft brush. This is all a bit ahead of me, however very welcome and I love learning all you offer. For a semi-gloss finish, you can try adding a small amount of cold wax medium and buffing it to give a bit more sheen, but Id test a bit first to see if the sheen level matches your existing canvas. Hi Lina, Ahhh, that adds a slight complication as the ink for a Giclee print is usually water based, so solvent-based oil varnishes are best avoided, the only varnishes that can be applied to a Giclee print are acrylic water-based varnishes. Acrylic paint, by its very nature, is quite a soft material. Its all personal preference, though! Here is a demo video from Golden paint showing how to correctly thin Mineral Spirit Varnish: Easier to apply Self-levelling qualities give an even sheen Slow drying so are excellent for big pieces Hard varnish finish, Have to thin with full-strength spirits before using (not odourless mineral spirits) Clean up using solvents Strong smell Not as cleanup friendly in a home (a bit messy). Thanks. Now i paint acrylic on wood, gray scale white to black with a lot of texture brush marks and hard edges, glazing and transparencies due to regular matte gel. Big thanks for your knowledge and your time. Mix the isolation coat to the consistency of single cream. Will, Hi, Will ~ Im still following your work after years of inspiration. So, what is matte medium? Hi Devon, Liquitexs website is actually one of those where you can see how they define any difference between a medium and a varnish: if you look here youll see they offer a medium and varnish in addition to their actual final picture varnish, Soluvar. Hi Tricia, yes, you can apply a layer of gloss varnish over the top and some of the depth will be revised but it still might be slightly duller due to the white matting agent on the first layer of varnish. Heres an article on applying an isolation coat that goes through the materials and brushes I use. Hopefully, this has helped to demonstrate the many different applications for this easy-to-use paint additive! Hi Coco, for acrylics, I tend to apply an isolation coat first to even the sheen and then apply a varnish on top of that to the desired sheen level Im after. I look forward to your information on varnishing oil paintings. Ive been an oil painter for many years but want to try experimenting with acrylic ink on heavy hot press watercolor paper as well as acrylic gessoed canvas. Create texture. The Best!! social. I mean it is not as if anyone would allow people to touch and deliberately damage their works! Pouring mediums can be mixed in with acrylics to make them thinner and increase the fluidity of the paints. Hi Will, I have enjoyed following your work and am grateful for the generous advice you have given over the years. Havent quite hit the heirloom stage, Will, but find this very useful to assimilate. Its been a few years since you wrote this great article. This can also be applied to acrylics. Hope this helps. The area with more glaze shows a lot of sheen. Also my latest painting is very large, 48 x 60. Its to lean against a tree on the lawn, then brought indoors at night or tricky weather. The application of clear acrylic mediums tends to create a darkening and more orange color on imitation leaf. Different mediums and gels also have different finishes, and on top of that, acrylic paint changes in sheen depending on how much water is added to the paint. Love your art, love your school and love your vids on Art Tutorwhere I really discovered painting with acrylics (my favourite medium). The directions for the Liquitex Gloss medium & Varnish recommend: Dilute Gloss Medium and Varnish up to 20% for better brushing and leveling., Wrapping in bubble wrap is absolutely fine once the varnish is dry, its just when deadlines loom and the varnish is still wet. Wouldnt it be okay to just use the isolation coat (gloss medium mixed with water)? Whatever you decide is best for you and your paintings, its always worth knowing good professional practice. A gloss varnish would make more of a difference than the matte, but a few extra brushstrokes of paint would be the best remedy. Jo. Golden's GAC 100 is a good sealer. This multiuse product not only gives matte qualities to any acrylic paint but can be used to fix hard media like pastel, graphite, and chalk, and it works well as an adhesive in collage work. http:///www.wetcanvas.com/Community/gman/index.php?cmd=piece_manager&collection_id=2766. ALSO CONSIDERUtrecht Acrylic Matte MediumFor those on a budget, Utrecht offers a consistent, reliable product at an entry-level price. Hi, Thank you for the article. Such generosity in sharing your information and knowledge, and so cheerful and encouraging too. Is this an acceptable practice? Use it as a medium to mix other media into your painting, such as pastels or charcoal. Cheers, Will. And if you still want to have a matte finish instead of glossy, always use a low gloss clear coat. Any tips on varnishing a watercolor to protect it, say on a canvas or aquabord? I painted with oil but used golden extra heavy gel to enhanceused it all over. Thanks! Im here because I was looking for troubleshooting after the fact. Cheers, Will, Hi Will, thanks for this very thorough information! Substitute matte medium for water when mixing paint to create a thicker, more textured paint. Also when I spray it on, seems its very uneven due to the large size. Matte acrylic mediums provide a rougher surface to work on than gloss medium, but they may dry cloudy. I have learned a lot about how to make them better. Get everything included in Premium plus exclusive Gold Membership benefits. To use it this way, paint on both the image you're gluing and the surface you want to adhere it to. Best wishes, Sarah. Youre welcome Patricia, thanks for your kind words. Shar. I stumbled onto your site looking for information about different types of varnishes and hit the jackpot. Just add a few drops to your paint and mix it in thoroughly until you have the desired consistency. Just thought the varnish would hold picture on good. Hi Will, I just completed a 4060 canvas acrylic painting. The differences in sheen will be due to the differences in amount of acrylic polymer (which is usually glossy) the differences in amount of flow medium and the different absorption rates into the painting support. It is definitely worth considering. Ill start doing it now, but is it a big deal to ones already varnished? I will keep this in my files. Cheers, Will. (I thought Id packaged up a varnished painting very well, but it got a bit squished during transit), Hi Nick, I just had a flashback to seeing lots of tiny bubblewrap marks on an equally squished canvas! Hi Karen, pleased youve been enjoying the site. I read your advice to Liz but that is for an oil painting. They are available in a gloss or matt sheen which can be mixed to create a range of satin finishes. Great article! varnish layer (final finish, can be gloss, satin or matte), isolation coat (must be with the gloss medium). Elizabeth has always loved experimenting with new mediums and sharing her work with others. Ive read that Golden MSA varnish is the way to go to prevent tarnishing, but can it be painted over with acrylics? I go to Art classes and have a great Art Teacher. Do I need to worry about reversible varnishes? Somebody told me that is because those are waterbased, so I should try a more hard resin coat or a silicon varnish. 2- As far as I understood, I need to apply Isolation coat on the acrylics painting. Hi Will, I have just completed my first acrylic painting on canvas and it is a portrait of my grandaughter who is two years old. Many thanks for your help. This will have an effect similar to adding water and lightening the color. Agree with shellac, which is the universal wood sealer. Thank you so much Will for sharing this info! Notice the difference in intensity of the black above, depending on the varnish. This is especially nice if you want to glaze over your work with several thin layers to create an exceptionally smooth finish. I have used silver paint already but it still needs to pop. The barrier coat physically separates the acrylic painting from the Liquitex Soluvar Varnish and seals the surface. Thanks, Lana, Hi Lana, glad youve been enjoying the site. 5. Thanks, Will. I would be tempted to do a test run, even on a piece of cardboard, just so you can get used to the feel and the flow of the size. Cheers, Will. Cheers, Will, Hi Will, Love your site! I decided on an isolation coat with the Golden Soft Gel Gloss using the pour and paint method you explained in one of the replies. Yes, because you would have painted acrylics ontop of oil, rather than the oil ontop of acrylics. Pouring Medium. For a spray application of an isolation coat. I have just finished an acrylic painting and applied two thin layers of a gel isolation coat. Thank you Will for the information. Thank you! It may look different after 24 to 48 hours and pick up more vibrancy. Matte Medium enhances the flow and control of acrylic paint. Are they interchangeable? Or would spraying be easier? First I made Giclee, then I enhanced with oil colors (not painting everything) Next I went over covering all and adding some texture with Golden Gel Gloss medium which is acrylicNow, do I varnish with acrylic based varnish or oil based varnish? . It also extends the drying time of your paints, so blending of colors is easier. Many of my oil paintings that I still have are over thirty years old and have never been varnished. You can either use it instead of water when mixing up a lighter color or use it with oil paints to clean your work. My question..you have answered some of it (Liz, Feb 2014) but her question was on oil painting. Will. Youre welcome Sarah, hope the project goes well. Or do I need to do more if I do an isolation coat? Since acrylics tend to have aglossy finish to begin with, choosing a matte medium to mix in with your paints can make asignificant difference in your works final appearance. Modern painter Robert Motherwell had to accept the aesthetic implications of the varnish. Im reading a Dick Francis murder mystery, and came across this phrase. You would also need to use a different medium than the Soft Gel Gloss. You can also get OPEN acrylics that have a much longer working time. the whole conception of this painting was extremely matte.The difficulty with varnishes is that they are shiny, glossy, so there is a problem: for example, if one made a drawing on white rag paper, and if one varnishes it, it immediately becomes shiny, like the illustrations in popular womens magazines on glossy paperBut my greatest anxiety was to get a varnish that was not shiny., Different varnish finishes on black paint. I look forward to the oil painting one, as well. It can also be used to create a clear ground on canvas or paper in place of gesso, and it works as an adhesive for use in collage and image transfers. So thank you for solving the mystery. Question: I purchased a recently purchased small oil painting. I intend to paint with oil over it.do I have to worry about peeling once it dries? I live in Calgary Canada and sometimes its harder to find the full range of the products of these brands, but i will find the ones you recommend. 1. this looked pretty easy to me and I hate breathing in varnish fumes when spraying and the N95 masks always make me wonder if I am adequately protected. We hope you have learned enough about using a matte medium with acrylic paint, and that the knowledge has inspired you to create new projects. 5. Will. Its worth considering bright lights within the hanging space, as these can often cause a glare on a too-glossy finish. 2. Will, Hi Will, I love your site and find I often come back to it for tips. Grab a brew and start creating your own stunning masterpieces today! The matte medium can help solve this problem by slowing down the drying process, allowing you more time to experiment with different techniques. Ceramic or glass pots make wonderful candle holders. To successfully complete this technique, youll have to somehow thin the pigment. It's simple!! Some sources advise not to mix acrylic paint with more than 50 percent water. Nice to hear from you, so pleased youre growing with confidence in your painting, enjoy the still life course. Any suggestions? Is it suitable as an isolation coat? I haven`t painted in a while because I have been building some furniture. A little bit of water can be used together with pouring medium but not instead of pouring medium. Most of my oil paintings over 30 years old have held their color very well. In order to add depth without necessarily creating a glossy paint layer, mix 7 parts CPM Matte with 3 parts CPM Gloss. The main difference is that the Matte Varnish is formulated to preserve paint film clarity, by using less matting agents in the formulation. Love your tips! Very informative, Will. I worried about putting a varnish that stays in place permanently, now I know that I must take the removable. In terms of the Varnish, if its been dry and airtight it should still be ok, you can double check with Liquitex technical team but if the test samples are drying clear it would still be fine. I use products from Golden Acrylics. Cheers, Will. What do I clean the surface with before applying any coating including varnish? You might find this article on rolling a painting helpful. Even if you want to finish with a Matte surface, apply the gloss isolation coat. Thank you! Acrylic medium is a versatile product for use with acrylic paint and in mixed-media projects. But I want to photograph them framed. You'll open up a jar or can of the varnish, dip the paintbrush in and gently rub it across the surface your reborn. How would you see it? It prevents the formation of skin over the surface while painting. The drying time will vary depending on brand and type of varnish used, details will usually be on the bottle of the varnish. Cheers, Will, Hi Will, Great, thank you for your advice! Im doing decoupage and using the liquitex as a glue but want a satin finish. I havent personally used the Minwax varnish but you could contact them direct to be doubly sure. Is there a danger of smearing paint or other unhappy results? I didnt realise there was so much to take into consideration when varnishing! Experimenting with new techniques is an excellent way of expanding ones artistic horizons. If you can cool your aerosol spray varnish down (~12C or 53F) before spraying it, this will also help prevent the frosted effect. The matte medium can work great if youre using extremely thick paint, such as those used for oil paintings or something similar, and want to create some texture with it. Why, I wondered, would he want to varnish his painting? Hi Lois, Ill be covering oil painting varnishing in a future article, the polyethylene furniture varnish usually has a tendency to yellow more over time. Sanding varnish between layers is often used on woodwork but not as commonplace on painting due to the potential difference in surface texture next to the painted surface. Be aware, however, that the colors, especially darker values, will lose some visual intensity and clarity. If you have been wondering when to choose matte medium instead of mod podge for your mixed media art projects, THIS VIDEO is A MUST WATCH! 6. This matte finish that can often appear in acrylics is the same as areas of an oil painting that have sunk in. Hi Will, Hope all is well. Is this painting dead? Our Natural Sand professional effects medium is a good alternative For best results, always varnish your collage once finished - it'll make cleaning much easier and keep your work better protected from dirt, UV and damage. Cheers, Will. Hi Shirley, Pleased you found the article of interest, your painting sounds like the perfect candidate! So Im sort of tempted to go look for the full wet glossy effect again. The gallery is going to do another thin coat of gloss. The gloss will dry the clearest of the gels. Today, Im going to talk to about my go-to medium: matte. Im Wondering if I can apply a satin varnish or gel isolation coat to bring down the shine over top, and what that will do to the colour saturation? 440 Likes, 1 Comments - Nicole Lynn (@nicolelynnbeauty) on Instagram: "@onesize Turn Up The Base (Versatile Powder Foundation) What it is: A buttery-smooth, buil." Ive recently been using a acrylic spray paint in my work, that once dry neither water nor solvent will alter. Youre welcome Julie, pleased you found it helpful. Most of my paintings are quite thin in an application; there arent any thick impasto areas, so the brush glides over very easily, and I can work quicker. Also, if the painting is in sunlight having a varnish layer will add UV protection to the paint pigments, as some pigments arent as lightfast as others. This is so comprehensive, and I learned a huge amount as usual! Im going to be using a spray varnish and the canvas hasnt been stretched yet and im sending the painting rolled up. Thanks very much , Charles. Hope you find the article helpful. I feel this takes away from the subtle matt look which has the added benefit of many creative options to light it without hot spots when I varnish it, theres a sheen which reflects light in places and in general I think it looks worse than the original. So the base coat is somewhat hardened before getting painted on top of it. Thanks. let me know if you find out anything from the manufacturer. I too have a question. For a spray application, Soft Gel Gloss will be too viscous to go cleanly through the airbrush; if you want to spray, use a mix of: Apply multiple thin layers depending on the absorbency of the surface youre spraying. Your article is perfect and I will be watching out for your next round of info on varnishing. Any thoughts on whether to apply, and if so how to apply, the varnish? Once it dries youll be able to paint on it without the paper deteriorating or curling. I have a 24x36 acrylic family portrait painting which I need to ship rolled. If you have a blob of acrylic paint that is dry, you can still push it and squeeze it, and it will move. Im not painting any abstracts or portraits, just a hobby painting silhouettes, the occasional flower.. I searched the web found your site and shared knowledge and it was exactly what I needed to know. I ALWAYS varnish ALL my paintings, and have never heard of an isolation coat before now! Any artist quality acrylic will be good, you can start by investing in an artist quality white and then building up your paints from there. 7. Will the varnish not eventually turn yellow? What type of pencils or maybe charcoal pencil will work and result in archival quality? In today's mixed media tutorial I've got some super EASY mixed media art for you to do along with me as I talk you through the differences between mod podge vs matte medium. Why dont you spray your isolation coat? Hi, I know this is an older article but crossing my fingers youll see the comment. You mix different mediums into the pigment to give your acrylic paintings a special effect. You might find this article from Marion Boddy-Evans helpful. Thanks Marty; I didnt find a clear answer to the physical differences between acrylic matte medium and acrylic matte varnish so I have emailed Liquitex. Going over a nearly dry section of the isolation coat with your brush. All Rights Reserved. As I mention below, there are other aesthetic reasons to varnish. Most of the time, I would then mix a bespoke solvent-based varnish by adding matte varnish to a gloss varnish. Hi Anna, nice to hear from you, I havent personally used the Winsor & Newton gloss gel as an isolation coat so wouldnt be able to say for sure if it would work in the same manner in terms of consistency and dilution with water. Until then I had know idea about varnishing. Cheers, Will. Ill be doing another article on the best practice for oil paint varnishes soon, lots of cross-overs but a few different considerations. Will. I cannot quite make up my mind on the varnish. Your advice would be appreciated. Do you recommend Gloss or Satin varnish? Get our latest stories in the feed of your favorite networks. Id try a few tests first to try and match the correct sheen to the look youre after. You can add it to highlights for a smoother more blended effect. It is a final layer only, and should not be overpainted. 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