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Lani Powell · 04-08-2005, 07:53 PM

Thanks Michael (Mr. Georges?),

I had read other posts by you on the subject of varnish and I noted that you had found Damar to yellow and that you had recommended Gamvar. Went today to the local art supply house and they don't carry it. They recommended, and I purchased, Winsor & Newton Artists' Gloss Varnish as I like a glossy finish. Do you know if that is the Winsor & Newton equivalent to Gamvar, and if so, do you think it will dry as quickly, and can therefore be framed as quickly???

If I'd gotten an MFA, would I know this stuff??

04-08-2005, 07:53 PM	#7
Lani Powell Juried Member Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Vestavia Hills, AL Posts: 11	Thanks Michael (Mr. Georges?), I had read other posts by you on the subject of varnish and I noted that you had found Damar to yellow and that you had recommended Gamvar. Went today to the local art supply house and they don't carry it. They recommended, and I purchased, Winsor & Newton Artists' Gloss Varnish as I like a glossy finish. Do you know if that is the Winsor & Newton equivalent to Gamvar, and if so, do you think it will dry as quickly, and can therefore be framed as quickly??? If I'd gotten an MFA, would I know this stuff??