----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Ellis" <wb9cac@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 9:01 AM Subject: Re: Varnishing hand-colored photographs Hmmm. I'll have to try this one. Marilyn > Marilyn, > > This may sound crazy, but why not, of course with a test print, take a straw > and try to blow the bubbles off. I've seen that technique used with Decopage > type products. Might work here also, > > > Bill Ellis > wb9cac@xxxxxxxxxxx > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marilyn" <marilyn@xxxxxxxxxxx> > To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" > <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 10:32 AM > Subject: Varnishing hand-colored photographs > > > > Hello PhotoForum Members: > > > > 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. > > > > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > Thank you. > > > > Marilyn > > > > > >
