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Why bother,
Why use a varnish that is so problematic to remove, jeopardizing the underlying paint layers, not to mention exposure to a highly toxic thinner turpentine. Damar varnish is about as relevant as outdoor plumbing these days.
Gamblin makes a varnish called Gamvar (gaining high praise from conservators world wide) which can be more easily removed using much less toxic Gamsol (mineral spirits.)
The great traditions of Western Art are certainly worthy of being sustained. The use of Damar varnish isn't one of them!
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