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Old 11-20-2008, 01:48 AM   #4
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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.
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