Marilyn <marilyn@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > 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. The obvious suggestion is spray. I've never varnished a print with a brush, but I have sprayed a few, and managed to avoid both bubbles and runs on those occasions. -- David Dyer-Bennet, <mailto:dd-b@xxxxxxxx>, <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/> RKBA: <http://noguns-nomoney.com/> <http://www.dd-b.net/carry/> Pics: <http://dd-b.lighthunters.net/> <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/> Dragaera/Steven Brust: <http://dragaera.info/>
