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The Conservator Method: Minimal Varnish on Your Oil Painting for Maximum Preservation
David Molesky demonstrates the proper way to varnish a painting, based on knowledge he received from a conservator.
What you need:
• Gamvar (https://www.lawrence.co.uk/gamvar.html)
• Gamsol (https://www.lawrence.co.uk/125ml-bottle-gamsol-gamblin.html)
• Gamvar Varnish brush (https://www.lawrence.co.uk/75mm-gamblin-gamvar-varnish-brush.html)
• Badger hair brush (http://www.royalbrushstore.com/p/lw15-4-4-inch-badger-softener-2-pc-handl)
• Brown paper napkins
• Ceramic plate
• Mixing jar
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In the full length video you will also learn about:
• How conservators varnish
• Gamvar - the best varnish
• How to mix retouch varnish & finish varnish
• Why Damar varnish is not good
• The glory of brown paper napkins
• Why matt varnish literally is GARBAGE
• Which brushes to use (also to emulate a matt varnish)
• Finish off with vertical strokes
• Should you not varnish on a cloudy day?
• What to do before varnishing
• How to clean your varnish brushes
• Paint so you do not need to varnish
• Rembrandt did not varnish his paintings?
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