Folk Art Painting- Finishing Your Piece
Once you have finished painting your piece it is time to protect it . This can be done either with a water based varnish or spray varnish. Varnish not only protects your piece but brightens the colors making it appear more dimensional. Some helpful tips for finishing your piece
For a shinier finish use a satin varnish and for a less glossy finish use a matte varnish
Be sure your piece is completely dry before varnishing
Remove all graphite lines with a art gum eraser
Wipe your piece completely with a tack cloth to remove all dust particles
When applying a varnish use nice long strokes and do not over stroke - this will leave streaky finish
Do not shake your varnish it will cause it to have air bubbles and foaming when you apply it to the piece
Apply 2-3 coats of varnish allowing it to dry thoroughly - drying time will vary according to the humidity in the air and be sure to wipe your piece with a tack cloth each time right before varnishing
When spraying an item spray in a well ventilate area
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Never spray by pointing directly at the item you will get overspray causing yellowing and runs instead spray above the item letting the mist fall down on it
Items to be placed outside need to be protected with varnishes appropriate to outside use and be sure to do all sides
Remember varnishing is important to protect the hours you have spent doing a project
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