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Old 10-30-2005, 10:39 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by Michele Rushworth
One way to minimize this problem is to lean the painting against the wall, facing the wall, as it's drying. That way its surface is slightly tilted down and away from whatever dust is circulating around the room. Do this only after the varnish has set somewhat, or it will run down the painting. Leave the painting flat for a while, depending on how runny the varnish is, and then after a while, lean it against the wall.
And, for heaven's sake, keep the cats out of the room!
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