----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl" <shahjen@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 8:54 AM Subject: Re: Varnishing hand-colored photographs Thank you, Karl. I appreciate your help very much. Marilyn > > I thought someone on this list may be able to help me out. > > > > I am varnishing 16 X 20 handcolored photographs and haven't found a way to > > eliminate air bubbles. I've used several kinds of brushes - including > > brushes with natural and synthetic bristles, foam (the worst) and hake > > brushes. > > > > I've also used Duolac varnish and a water based, clear gloss varnish to > see > > if a different product would make a difference. > > > Hi Marylin, the trick to brushing on varnish is to draw long strokes very > *slowly* . The faster you drag the brush, the more chance of bubbles. > Water based varnishes tend to bubble more, especially when you vary the > pressure in your strokes. > > > > Almost any brush can be used and you may find a high quality small house > paint brush of natural hair will be eaven easier than some of the brushes > you've described > > good luck! > > k > > > >
