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Spray it Again Sam – with Krylon’s Range of Fine Art Sprays
- Matt or satin varnish is gloss varnish with matting agents. When using a matt or satin varnish, for brush or spray application, the varnish must be shaken very well before use to ensure the even dispersion throughout the solution of any matting agents that may have settled in the container. The time period of the agitation is much longer than you’d think. Shake it a lot! If your matt varnish appears to be gloss varnish on your painting then you haven’t shaken it enough.
- If applying varnish with a brush the artwork can be upright or flat. The varnish or lacquer should be applied in a thin coat quickly and evenly. If a second coat is applied it should be done in the opposite direction.
- If applying varnish or fixative with a spray the work is usually upright. The spray is applied in a regular pattern – the first coat from left to right and the second from top to bottom – after the first coat is dry. Spray from a distance of 30 – 40 cm. To insure an even coating be sure that you go past the edge of the painting at each pass of the spray.
- If you plan to use an aerosol spray fixative or varnish on a large surface area, you might wish to try using two cans, alternating between them. When a spray nozzle is held down over a long period of time the pressure drops inside the can and this may lead to an uneven “spitting” effect of the spray. Switching between two cans allows the pressure to build up again in the resting can.
- To avoid clogged-up spray nozzles you should wipe the nozzle directly after each use with a dry cloth. If the nozzle does become clogged you can clean it with acetone or another cleaner with solvents.
- Don’t forget that varnishes and fixatives may contain volatile organic solvents and, therefore, should only be used in well-ventilated rooms. Keep your lungs safe!
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