Question: What kind of varnish do you use on your mounted watercolor?
Eric: Currently I am using a diluted acrylic gloss varnish of one part water to one part varnish. Mix gently and apply with a 2″ or 3″ soft haired brush (camel or squirrel hair). Brush on with random strokes and resist the temptation to overstroke as this may cause fogging or lift the paint.
We like to finish it with a light coat of cold wax medium to soften the look and provide additional protection from moisture and bring richness to the colors. Dorland and Gamblin both make this product. I find the painting to be well protected and secure using this procedure. The cold wax medium can be removed if necessary since the painting is protected by acrylic varnish undercoating. I have not tried this yet, but the manufacturers of the varnishing products I use say this can be done.
Question: What kind of varnish do you use on your mounted watercolor?
Eric: Currently I am using a diluted acrylic gloss varnish of one part water to one part varnish. Mix gently and apply with a 2″ or 3″ soft haired brush (camel or squirrel hair). Brush on with random strokes and resist the temptation to overstroke as this may cause fogging or lift the paint.
We like to finish it with a light coat of cold wax medium to soften the look and provide additional protection from moisture and bring richness to the colors. Dorland and Gamblin both make this product. I find the painting to be well protected and secure using this procedure. The cold wax medium can be removed if necessary since the painting is protected by acrylic varnish undercoating. I have not tried this yet, but the manufacturers of the varnishing products I use say this can be done.