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Minh Thong · 12-20-2002, 06:58 AM

Good information, thanks Michael, et al. I first read about varnishing immediately in David Leffel's painting text. And according to people who have worked with him, he prefers varnishing as soon as the paint is touch-dry, possibly even still tacky. He says the varnish dries along with the paint. This sounded logical to me as I have always assumed the issue was drying/cracking.

However, I now see there is still a trade-off. Isn't there always?

Thanks again!

Minh

12-20-2002, 06:58 AM	#5
Minh Thong Associate Member Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 114	Varnishing immediately ... Good information, thanks Michael, et al. I first read about varnishing immediately in David Leffel's painting text. And according to people who have worked with him, he prefers varnishing as soon as the paint is touch-dry, possibly even still tacky. He says the varnish dries along with the paint. This sounded logical to me as I have always assumed the issue was drying/cracking. However, I now see there is still a trade-off. Isn't there always? Thanks again! Minh