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Paul DeLorenzo · 08-18-2001, 10:56 AM

Dear Karin,

Oil based mediums, particularly those with a hard resin and those loaded with driers like Liquin, are unsuitable as a final varnish. They will darken and cannot be removed without damage to the painting.

Only soft resins in solvents for picture varnish.

08-18-2001, 10:56 AM	#8
Paul DeLorenzo Juried Member FT Pro 30yrs ASCR Joined: Jul 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10	Varnish Dear Karin, Oil based mediums, particularly those with a hard resin and those loaded with driers like Liquin, are unsuitable as a final varnish. They will darken and cannot be removed without damage to the painting. Only soft resins in solvents for picture varnish. __________________ Paul DeLorenzo Last edited by Cynthia Daniel; 08-18-2001 at 11:40 AM.