How to Varnish Spray an Oil Painting for Beginners

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How to Varnish Spray an Oil Painting for Beginners

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Wild4Games

Күн бұрын

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@JB-xi5ek 5 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thanks - I never knew about the initial blob!

@Wild4 5 жыл бұрын

I am glad that I could help you out 💪

@DavidDel88 Күн бұрын

The video I’ve been trying to find! 🎉

@jrdlgofton 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I paint with arcrylic paints but I have one oil that needs sealed...I loved your demonstration. Thank you

@faithpelerin 5 жыл бұрын

Short and sweet. So easy to follow! Thank you, this really helped. (And your painting is gorgeous!) x

@Wild4 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I was about to help you out 💪

@futopiart 2 жыл бұрын

@@Wild4, thanks for giving the tips! I bought it today and want to spray it for my gouache painting on a natural wood coaster. You got a new subscriber too!

@saimaarif499 3 жыл бұрын

hi its very quick and easy way thanks alot to guide us appreciate you.

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome thanks for watching!

@MortuaryManor Жыл бұрын

Wild coming thru in the clutch per usual! Cheers buddy

@DensShop 3 жыл бұрын

Wild, just finished my first painting. I researched varnishing online and my eyes are spinning. Yours is the best video on this...period. Can you please speak to retouch varnish? From what I read, the advice is to use retouch varnish after painting is dry to the touch (yeah, like I'll risk a fingerprint), then varnish 6-12mos later. I'd really love to hear what you have to say on all of this 'retouch' 'final varnish' subject. You've been right on with everything else since I've started this new hobby. Thanks!

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't look at retouch varnish yet since you are new I would go with a high quality spray on varnish like the one in this video. Retouch varnish is for fixing old paintings that have a chip or something. Hope this helps. I've started another channel for all my art videos if you want to check it out. kzfaq.info/love/J0nGU-oZthfagTyVVXiVQA

@Josui1471 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful. Going to varnish my paintings first time soon.

@Wild4 2 жыл бұрын

Yuanyuan Sui Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@midnightcassettelibrary5171 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful! Wish I’d started using it sooner!

@Wild4 2 жыл бұрын

Midnight Cassette Library Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@faithpresbitero4800 2 жыл бұрын

excellent! thanks!

@Wild4 2 жыл бұрын

faith presbitero Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@Eldiva78 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I send that video to my friends because they asked me.

@atlawisdom6918 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@lYODAl 2 жыл бұрын

I only paint when I’m depressed it’s ironic but I liked your video thx (;

@Wild4 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. I have started another channel where I post all of my art content. kzfaq.info

@lYODAl 2 жыл бұрын

@@Wild4 you bet !

@CakesByMichele Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I have a oil painting to enter in a contest!!

@Wild4 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome and congrats - Let me know how it goes. @CakesByMichele Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@geneclifton9777 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@Wild4 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. If you need any more tips I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to sub there for more awesome tips.

@davidhart1873 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you are the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@dawiu90 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative.. thanks!!

@arnisdaddy7905 5 жыл бұрын

So how do you keep dust from settling on a finished oil while it is drying? Not that I have dirty, dusty home, it' just that I am new to oil painting and painting in general and want to make sure my landscapes aren't ruined before I have a chance to seal them. Of course I realize I can just store them in a closed environment but was wondering if there are any specific techniques or products designed to prevent dust/dirt settlement while drying?

@Wild4 5 жыл бұрын

If you have a semi clean area with some space you can buy a drying rack. I have one like this ( amzn.to/2xuCMsT ) that I keep in a clean part of my garage. They have wall mounted ones too that care cool. But a cool little hack is if you have any left over boxes that are bigger than you painting. You can cut some small holes in it and cover your painting with the box. This will give it slight protection and allow air flow. I hope that helps If you need any more tips I am starting a new art channel that I will be launching next week. You can find it here: kzfaq.info/love/J0nGU-oZthfagTyVVXiVQA - feel free to sub :)

@arnisdaddy7905 5 жыл бұрын

@@Wild4 Very cool Wild4Games! I will be a regular on your channels. Thanks for the prompt reply.

@DanSwanson2070 Жыл бұрын

You can buy spray painting tents on Amazon, you can close the door so dust and stuff won't get in

@mariekaufmann8158 2 жыл бұрын

Hello first of all nice and helpful video! But i got one question... can i apply this spray when i just finished my painting or do i need to wait till the oil paint is completly dried? Thanks:)

@Wild4 2 жыл бұрын

Marie Kaufmann You need to make sure its 100% dry. Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@MohammedAhmed-nq8gq 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, actually that Varnish type you referred is kind of expensive if used for art production, I have found: ABRO transparent spray, tried it on my prints, it kept them matt as they are and water resistant, but I dont know the effect on colors for the long term, do you have any knowledge regarding that? thanks.

@q780 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Wild spray varnishes are great, any thoughts on brush on varnishes?

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I plan on doing a video on this on my art channel here is the link below fee free to sub. kzfaq.info/love/J0nGU-oZthfagTyVVXiVQA

@anuk7473 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much . .helped me a lot

@Wild4 4 жыл бұрын

Anu K Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@Coloryourli 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@meditationmusicpal5413 5 жыл бұрын

i need to pass my oil painting in about 14 days from now(april 16 2019) is it okay to apply a varnish on the 14th day?

@Wild4 5 жыл бұрын

It really depends on how thick the layers are BUT Oil can take weeks to months to fully dry

@meditationmusicpal5413 5 жыл бұрын

@@Wild4 thank you sir

@delichen8785 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Tilr701 5 ай бұрын

Hi I am having an issue. The spray has left a mark. I sprayed 4times. What do I do about it now

@Tia12384 6 ай бұрын

Has anyone tried Winsor & Newton Matte varnish? Is it good? I’m looking for acrylic water color background with oil pastel lines work? Will it seal the painting well? Please do let me know.

@Ngoziscreativity Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@col8713 5 жыл бұрын

You spray the painting standing up, would it be better lying flat? or does it matter?

@Wild4 5 жыл бұрын

If you are doing spray (UP) is better for the spray can flow - If you are doing varnish out of a can (DOWN) is better. I hope that helps 💪

@gunamatusevska 3 жыл бұрын

How many paintings a can like that can pull off?

@joshuaarmijo5213 Жыл бұрын

Is this good for an early varnishing process?

@SaBiNuKi Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Does it have an expiration date? I have a spray for 5 years and I haven’t used it yet, dunno if it’s okay, cuz I don’t want to ruin a painting.

@Wild4 Жыл бұрын

Thats tough - each manufacture may be slightly different or could have a EX-date on it. If the can has been untampered and air tight... you should be fine BUT best advice I can give it. Just just it on a piece of cardboard let it dry and see if it meets your standards. @SaBiNuKi Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@SaBiNuKi Жыл бұрын

@@Wild4 thank you for the advice. I’ll try that 🙂

@Wild4 Жыл бұрын

Glad to help you out 🔥

@MrSynyster340 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for all the tutorial videos you're doing. Really helpful. Varnishing canvas i get it, but what if you used canvas sheets and the painting turned out great.If I want to frame it and put on the wall, can I do varnishing as well? Should i use some other varnishing products, or some other techniques? Or is it even unnecessary? Thanks

@amani4791 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I saw a new type of Winsor & Newton that it's for general purpose does that mean I can use it for acrylic and oil?

@Wild4 2 жыл бұрын

Amani Yes! Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@duckybehan1 3 жыл бұрын

Should we use varnish on glass painting?

@vcamp1015 6 жыл бұрын

So do you do one coat then let a dry a few min or hours before second coat? Thanks first time using this stuff.

@Wild4 6 жыл бұрын

Depends on the piece. But generally I will put 2 coats on. Spray vertical turn 90 degrees spray again. Let it dry, then repeat. But you can do as many or as little coating as you want. Hopefully that helps

@gaganhans7 3 жыл бұрын

Hi pls tell, when I can do the second layer of vanish after first . Means can I apply varnish 2 layers one by one or should I wait for minty red , hours or days for the second coat ???

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

You want to let the 1st layer of varnish dry before applying the 2nd.

@IvetteAlexanderMir 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@indychonk1836 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! great tips! can you gloss varnish over temporary varnish?

@Wild4 5 жыл бұрын

Good question - That I don't know. I think you can but you will want to double check.

@zxcvbnm2428 3 жыл бұрын

i used a spray retouching varnish temporarily , do u think i should remove it first before applying the real varnish or i can just brush over the retouch varnish?

@saltlifegull4091 Жыл бұрын

HELP - can this be put on a new, dry oil painting? I put Gamvar on mine last night and this morning it's cloudy!:( Is that a final varnish or a retouch one?

@erinb7282 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed the Windsor Newton varnish that you show at the end, only one of them say Retouching Varnish ( The Blue Can) Are the others ok to use on a canvas only painting in oil a few week too? Thanks

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

Just use the varnish spray link in the video description of this video - That will work perfect for ya

@annas_art 2 жыл бұрын

I use the same varnish and it's the best! However last time I used it for my paintings, one of the painting fell after I sprayed it, and the varnish created a puddle, witch has now dried.. Any tips on how to remove that dried puddle of varnish?

@Wild4 2 жыл бұрын

Colorized Anna - There are varnish removers, You would have to try one of those then re varnish again. Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@shamsazpainting 3 жыл бұрын

I can't take the black lid off .Do I press the two bendable marks with arrows pointing upwards on the sides of the black cap ?

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is how you remove it. Hope this helps!

@shamsazpainting 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks , I eventually got the hang of it .My can was pretty expensive , was afraid it might get damaged. Thanks very much.

@maritom4126 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have varnished my acrylic paint with liquid varnish and it got some bad strokes and they are so visible:( whay can i do to fix that??? Thank you

@Wild4 2 жыл бұрын

Mari Tom Thanks for watching there is varnish remove or toucher you can buy. That will allow you to retouch or remove the varnish and try again. have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@maritom4126 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 💓

@ashleyway8392 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Great video! I am wondering if I can use this varnish on a mixed media piece? I have an acrylic painting which I finished using oils in some spots and I would like a varnish that will work for both mediums. Thanks.

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

ashley way Yes you can - It will work on multiple surfaces - Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@nettykasli9805 2 жыл бұрын

This my question too. Now I get the answer. Thanks

@annamarivasara5087 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I made my first oil painting on December and now it could be the time to put the varnish on. I have Winsor & Newton's matt varnish spray. I have read that if you have a clear varnish you should put it across the painting for example from left to right and from up to down, but if you have a matt varnish you should put it only one direction. But how about matt varnish SPAY? Can I use the matt varnish spray exactly the same way you use the varnish in this video? Also in the can there is a text that "For the best results spray artwork flat". So should I do what is told in the can or should I do how you do in the video where the painting is in an upright position?

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

Annamari Vasara I have not heard of any artist or rules that state spray in a certain direction or style. However, that could be true for some products. The best advice I can give is test it on a spare piece and see. Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@debbiemacias6814 3 жыл бұрын

Can the varnish be sprayed on an existing oil/vinyl painting to revive colors?

@rabarberellum1017 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Question: why do you varnish your paintings standing up against a wall? Is there a technical reason for doing that? It seems on first glance that varnishing paintings that lay down prevents it from causing minute bleedings.

@Ra.za.g Жыл бұрын

I think it may be because it’s harder for the can to spray properly when facing down

@odysseusbaltazar814 9 ай бұрын

The can instructions state to lay the painting flat. It isn’t hard for the can to spray down properly.

@bhavaberry1483 3 жыл бұрын

Can we use varnish paint for charcoal art

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly I dont do charcoal art so not sure

@XOKaraJo Жыл бұрын

Did you paint the painting you were varnishing?

@jd___art 2 жыл бұрын

Is it ok to use acrylic varnish on an oil painting?

@Wild4 2 жыл бұрын

JD __Art Most varnishes are multi-surface. If your not sure... check the bottle or can. Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@angelestrada6182 6 жыл бұрын

how long should you wait before you varnish a painting

@Wild4 6 жыл бұрын

It depends on how much paint is on the canvas - You want to make sure it is good and dry (which can take a few months) depending on the weather - But a lot of people wait 8 to 12 month before adding a coating to their canvas. I hope that helps 💪

@angelestrada6182 6 жыл бұрын

So when I'm done with a painting just set it on a shelf and wait a year for it to dry. Then I can vanish and frame it . Or what do you recommend when I complete a project.

@indranilbiswas7198 6 жыл бұрын

U CAN APPLY DAMMAR VARNISH FOR THE TIME BEING AND AFTER 8- 12 MONTHS U CAN APPLY THIS WINSOR AND NEWTON VARNISH. WHAT HAPPENS IS WHEN U APPLY DAMMAR VARNISH THE TOP LAYER IS JUST ACTING AS A PROTECTIVE LAYER OF THE PAINTING WITHOUT SEALING THE PAINTING COMPLETELY IN THAT WAY IT IS HELPING THE BASE LAYERS OF THE COLORS TO DRY WITH A HUGE PROTECTION OF THE TOP LAYER PAINTING WHERAS WHEN U SPRAY A PICTURE VARNISH IS SEALS THE PAINTING AND ONCE IT SEALS THE PAINTING THE BAYERS LAYERS CANNOT DRY,WHICH IN FUTURE MAY CRACK DUE TO UN EVEN OXIDATION RATE OF BASE LAYER AND TOP LAYER. SO THIS IS THE MAIN REASON BEHIND TELLING NOT TO VARNISH BEFORE 8 TO 12 MONTHS. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU!

@suzannem2707 5 жыл бұрын

@@indranilbiswas7198 does kamar varnish act the same as damar?

@artispeace5978 3 жыл бұрын

thanks bro

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

Art Is Peace Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@digitalfroot 4 жыл бұрын

8-12 months 🥺

@kathyhasty5519 3 жыл бұрын

I just read on the windsor site to use a gloss on painted unprimed and raw canvas before you put on a matt finish. Have I ruined my painting? I didn't prime and the white dress is pure white canvas.

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

I am sure you will be fine

@MrKrenath 6 жыл бұрын

Good video, Wild! :) A couple of questions...why two coats? If its for coverage, would it be a good idea to start the next coat upside down and turn the opposite direction that the first coat so that you don't repeat a pattern? :)

@Wild4 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, 2 coats for me is all about preference ( I just like the High Gloss Shinny Look (makes all the colors pop to my eye)). If you spray correctly, there will be no pattern left when it drys. You totally could do your second coating with the painting upside down and then turn it 90 (no harm in making sure you got every little nook and cranny sprayed :)

@MrKrenath 6 жыл бұрын

Wild4Games thanks man! You rock!

@Wild4 6 жыл бұрын

You sir are the true Rockstar :)

@capturinglights 4 жыл бұрын

Will this yellow on areas of white?

@Wild4 4 жыл бұрын

No yellowing with this brand - But varnishes in general can yellow over time If you need anymore tips I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to sub

@NoNeedJustFeed 3 жыл бұрын

how do you open that spray ??

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

You Pop The Tops

@jeswanth.v2477 5 жыл бұрын

Would a Winsor Newton damar varnish spray also work?

@Wild4 5 жыл бұрын

Correct, It would 💪

@jeswanth.v2477 5 жыл бұрын

Wild4Games ok thanks

@priyanshis2272 3 жыл бұрын

Does it go little sticky wen u touch a bit strong like you would hold ur phone, after its dried?

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

Priyanshi S When it is dry its not sticky at all. Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@atirandom47 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice and helpful. But How to open the bottle? It has an ingenuous childproof cap and I am unable to get around it :( The directions suggest pressing the two slots on the cap and pulling up but isn't working for me. Also there seem to be some beads/balls inside that are making a sound when I shake the bottle. Is that normal.

@Wild4 4 жыл бұрын

Squeeze the base of the cap and pull :) - The ball inside is normal.

@atirandom47 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wild4 Muchas Gracias!

@TheGangsterboys12 6 жыл бұрын

Can i use this to finish custom paints on shoes?

@Wild4 6 жыл бұрын

That I don’t know. Not sure how well it would hold up on certain fabrics.

@TheGangsterboys12 6 жыл бұрын

hmm okay. It was just because I had seen people using matte finish that was normal used for paintings but many use it for custom on shoes. so I wondered if this also worked

@gati369 4 жыл бұрын

I applied varnish on my painting...after 2weeks...and I found a cloudy layer on my painty and it looks more dull...can u tell me how can I remove my varnish

@Wild4 4 жыл бұрын

pragati singh Some varnishes are removable with the correct medium. See if yours is... if so you can remove it and reapply a new coat. Other than that you can always try to apply another layer to smooth the gloss across. Thanks for watching I have a new art channel ( kzfaq.info ) Feel free to follow there :)

@rebekahhutchison4000 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use this spray before the painting is totally dry?

@j.eliotmason18 3 жыл бұрын

You can use a retouch varnish in that situation.

@Wild4 3 жыл бұрын

Its best to let your painting dry completely before varnish

@koben248 6 жыл бұрын

Is it okay to varnish oil painting even though its benn dry for long time?Thanks:-)

@Wild4 6 жыл бұрын

Completely fine. Just make sure it is clean (aka free of dust and dirt) - Some manufactures say to varnish a painting 12 to 18 months after drying period.