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Marcus Lim · 11-20-2008, 01:48 AM

Hi,
I'd like to add that timing is also an important factor to varnishing a painting. It's a definite no-no if you put a final varnish when the painting is touch-try, or recently done. This is because while we think the painting is dry on the outside, the actual fact is the painting is still 'growing' inside the painting. Putting a final varnish too early, results in serious cracking problems for the painting - think Bruce Banner ripping his clothes off if when turning into a hulk...

So often it's recommended to varnish only at least 6 months' after the painting's done - more than 6 months for thicker, impasto-ed paintings.

11-20-2008, 01:48 AM	#4
Marcus Lim Juried Member Finalist, Int'l Salon 2006 Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 324	Time duration of finished work important in considering for varnishing Hi, I'd like to add that timing is also an important factor to varnishing a painting. It's a definite no-no if you put a final varnish when the painting is touch-try, or recently done. This is because while we think the painting is dry on the outside, the actual fact is the painting is still 'growing' inside the painting. Putting a final varnish too early, results in serious cracking problems for the painting - think Bruce Banner ripping his clothes off if when turning into a hulk... So often it's recommended to varnish only at least 6 months' after the painting's done - more than 6 months for thicker, impasto-ed paintings. __________________ Marcus Lim Historian Painter, Singapore Facebook Page www.marcuslim.com [email protected]