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Sandy Barnes · 05-17-2002, 06:42 AM

I have a painting that is about 1 year old that I would like to varnish. I would normally let it be but there are a few dark areas that have sunk in. How does one clean a picture before varnish? I read the post on cleaning before applying new paint to an old picture, is it the same?

Also, I plan to use some damar that I have had for some time (unopened) but having never varnished am unsure how to apply it.

05-17-2002, 06:42 AM	#1
Sandy Barnes Associate Member Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 99	Application of varnish I have a painting that is about 1 year old that I would like to varnish. I would normally let it be but there are a few dark areas that have sunk in. How does one clean a picture before varnish? I read the post on cleaning before applying new paint to an old picture, is it the same? Also, I plan to use some damar that I have had for some time (unopened) but having never varnished am unsure how to apply it.