Hi Roy. I did a painting, which was a commission 1.5 x 1m. i was scared of varnishing it cause of the size. Then I watched one if your videos where you used a car sponge. So I plucked up the courage to try it. This was a great success. it was so quick and easy. I can't thank you enough. I used Liquitex high gloss. I have given it 3 coats, it looks great. I have now varnished all my paintings using this method. I did about 30 painting in a few minutes. Thank you again so much.

You, Sir, have just given me years of my life back. Varnish days are my very least favourite studio time. All the time I'll get back just in the hours of procrastinating! 😂 Thank you!

Hi Roy. I had a very important commissioned piece that I had used a brush to varnish and it left streaks. My husband researched and found your KZfaq video. I went back over my painting 3 days later with a sponge and it not only got rid of the streaks but toned down the over glossy look. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your wisdom with all of us. You could have kept this to yourself but you didn’t. I have subscribed to your channel. Your work is amazing. My husband said to tell you “Bless You!”

It's nice to see someone who actually knows what they are talking about. Pre-wetting that sponge is critical.

The struggle is real! Thanks for this info. It was a big relief when you said you previously got streaks. It's so easy to think your hand isn't steady enough. Your art is beautiful, too.

A Gibson Les Paul is a work of art in itself.

Absolutely gorgeous!

Thanks for the tip about pre-wetting the sponge, that's brilliant!!

Thanks Roy! A very huge help!

Love the painting

Thank you! Best advice ever. And I love your painting btw!

Love it can’t beat experience. 😎😎

Great idea. The coating is very nice. The painting is quite beautiful. Thank you for sharing. :)

Thank you for sharing this video! That is a beautiful painting!!

Omg that painting is GORGEOUS! Nice video…very helpful!

Thank you!...like your style and method

Thanks for the demonstration Roy

Fantastic. Thx. And that guitar painting is super nice! 🙂

Thank you! I’m struggling with brush marks and uneven spray, this is brilliant.

Love the guitar painting SUPER SWEET 👍🎨🖌

I have always found varnishing to be intimidating. My favourite old method was to spray it on which does give a great finish, but the fumes are pretty wicked so I have to do it in my garage, which means I can't varnish over the winter because it is too cold. I have tried brushing on the liquid varnish (because it doesn't have the smell and I can do it indoors year round) but it is really hard not to get brush marks. I tried Roy's video method and it is stress (and fume)_ free. This is the method I will be using from now on. I use the Golden varnishes and they work fine with this method.

Amazing video and it works perfectly Thank you

I use a very soft cloth, also making it wet before and no streaks whatsoever. Will try this method too

Thanks so much! I love your painting it has my favorite color in it.

I love that, will surely try this out for my paintings!!! Love your art skills! 👏👌

Love ot. You painted a guitar! Lovely

I have been so afraid to varnish and you just totally removed all that fear for me. Thank you for this video!

Great Information, thank you

I love the text painting to use for reference. Thanks Roy.

Thanks for posting this video Roy. I was worried about ruining a painting or getting brush strokes when varnishing. After watching your video, I was really impressed and this is the only technique I use to varnish my paintings.

I absolutely LOVE your painting as well as your tutorial and tips! I was wondering how to properly varnish my second painting. This was the second video I watched. I’m thankful I found your method. I just subscribed to your Chanel based off the content of this video. Thanks again!!!

Woo w colour collection is beautiful and music lovers painting dil chu liya yaar tumane bahut hi mast painting hai dil se.

This war really helpful, thanks a lot man!

Holy Christmas, I know you must get this all the time from this video but it’s outrageous how effective this method is! Just tried it myself and couldn’t believe how well the varnish took to the painting. I was super intimidated to try it, but I’m amazed at how well it’s worked, you’re a lifesaver; thank you for this video Roy!

Thank you Roy for the tip on varnishing. I was terrified of attempting to varnish some work that I have because I didn't want to destroy it. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!!!💯👊👏🙌😄

Thanks Roy. I am about to gloss varnish my first commission of a large canvas and I was worried sick!

Thank you for this. I used a different technique from a another KZfaq video. He said to use short brush strokes then go over with loner strokes for a second coat. You can still totally see the short strokes after the second layer. next time I'm doing this. It looks great! Thank you.

Beautiful painting! And thank you so much for this tutorial! I haven't seen anyone swirl the varnish before. I've seen some artists use a torch to pop air bubbles. Do you have any issues with air bubbles? Do you shake or stir the varnish before using? Thank you so much for sharing your art and your expertise!

Great technique! Thanks, so much for sharing this with the world 🌎. Bless you...this will help countless artists like myself. 😃

Just about finish a commission, been delaying this process so I'm so glad I found your channel..Thanks for the smart tip!...:)

This seems a great system. I find I get mixed results brushing, so will try your method out!

I will certainly try this. It makes a lot of sense. I have some spray as well for some pieces.

Thank you so much! Never thought to use a sponge!

HI Roy, loved the knowledge that you shared! One question, I was wondering if this technique applies to other fluid acrylic varnishes such as polycrylic gloss?

Hi! Just wanted to say thanks for the tutorial :)

Extremely happy to find your video, im crazyyy looking at the strokes of mine, i wish i could fix it with your method thank youuuu ✨🙏🏼

SMART! Just started with Acrylics and used a brush for my semi-gloss varnish and felt there has to be a better way. I was thinking of foam brushes, but this is genius!

good video. Thanks

Okay......I feel much better after watching this video about varnishing my paint pour!! Thanks!

Thank you very much for the video!

THANK YOU! I've been struggling to find a way to not leave brush marks in varnish. This (finally) worked beautifully! THANK YOU AGAIN!

Nice 👌

I was inclined to varnish a painting (for the first time) using a sponge, but every tutorial had brushes. Thanks for showing this paint-beginner that sponges can be used.

Thanks a million... every time I went to varnish the moment of anguish arrived because I couldn't make the brush strokes not visible and with your method they look spectacular... fast, without streaks and without bubbles, I'm very excited. The first painting didn't turn out so well but immediately after practice it's great, thanks for sharing your knowledge. How long can I keep the sponge in a plastic bag, should I wash it after several uses?

Thanks for the sponge tip! 🧽 I was using foam brushes to apply but this looks way easier 👍🏻

Thanks hands down best technique I’ve tried. Thank you so much

I was skeptical about your method but I did a few trials, and am pleasently surprised with the results. The sponge works very well!

Great video. I stuffed up an important painting with a brush. BTW I love your artwork.

Thank you., Just about to have a go at varnishing my first painting - a bit scary- your video is very helpful and encouraging

What kind of sponge do you use? What material? This is extremely helpful!

Thank you!

Thank you Roy! I hate using a brush because I get the streaks as well. Love the painting!

This is awesome! Thank you so much. I'm very OCD so streaks drive me nuts. This technique will help so much. I have my first acrylic painting that I did with cheap dollar store paint that turned out really well. It is very matt looking, almost chalky and I can't wait to varnish it to get it glossy. Going to do it right now with your technique. I have since purchased professional paint and will use this technique on them as well. Beautiful painting.

Hi Roy, great video thanks, you mention spraying a clear coat on beforehand. Can you give a little more information about that please. What type of clear coat do you use and what is the drying time before varnishing etc. Thank you.

Your painting is gorgeous! Thank you for showing us how you varnish. I've used the small black sponge that has a wooden handle attached but I've found that I pour alot of varnish down on the canvas in order not to get streaks. I'm gonna try this way to see if I use less varnish.

I was so pleased with a recent painting only to leave behind brush marks after varnishing. I saw your video and tried the sponge with a 3rd coat and it smoothed it out. I'll definitely be using this method from now on! Thanks for the video!

Omg tha k you for your ip on the wet sponge!!! I'm always leaving streaks!

Thank you, I will give it a good try as I have a monster frame!

I definitely want to try this! I wonder though - will texture in a painting cause trouble?

thanks.for.the info. very helpfull. can i reuse the.sponge?

Thank you so much for this. I varnished my first painting and I used a sponge brush as another video recommended and it has left horrible stroke marks. Thank you for making me feel like I can save my painting. I was beating myself up thinking I ruined it and therefore couldn’t sell it!

Beautiful work! How many layers of varnish to you do? Can u please show the dried results after the varnish on the guitar painting?

Nice Les Paul piece.

Nice - I use a brush but I can see the brush marks - so this is great

I was using the Liquitex Gloss Varnish on my acrylic pours, pouring it up in a glass and using a 70mm paint brush to coat, always getting to eye level with the painting to look for paint brush strokes, but after seeing this method being used, I’m going to begin doing that instead! 👌🏻

Hey I know this video was filmed 5 years ago and more as a tutorial but i wanted to appreciate the painting :)). The colours are really nicely chosen, great job

Brilliant

Thank you for shairing but I need to know how do I varnish a Heart which just painted and would like to varnish it so it looks as though it stands of my Canvas do I just keep adding varnish to it or do you know of another way Thank you.

Just found this video! Great technique! I think this might be a life (and art) saver. But before I give it a go, I was just wondering if that Liquitex Professional Varnish is used full strength right from the manufacturer or if you have it diluted, say 50/50 with something else?

Thank you Roy.. does it leave circular strokes?

Good video

Hello! Great video..very helpful :) I had a question..How long should I wait to varnish my acrylic painting? TIA! 😀

Love this video! I have thick and thin areas on my paintings- will this work for the hills and valleys I'd have to cover? Thanks!

Love this technique! Can you save the sponge in a plastic bag for subsequent coats or is it better to clean it completely between coats? Thanks.

Personally which acrylic paintings with a varnish finish have you experienced resemble an oil painting the best? Satin, Gloss or High Gloss? Thanks for Sharing ❤️ By the way, Beautiful painting 👍🏾

I am a bit late to this video but I was wondering what spray you use to seal the painting before varnishing. Hopefully it isn't the Liquitex spray because they won't ship to Canada. BTW, great painting.

Beautiful painting. Thank you. I was wondering why you don't use the high gloss?

Love your art! Does this technique leave any whorl marks when dry?

Hi Roy, so glad to see your tutorial today! I’ll definitely give it a try on my acrylic paintings. One question - after use, can the sponge be washed and cleaned for future use? Thanks for your tips ❤

Thanks so much for this method. Do you still need to use the spray sealant before the varnish if you used an ink/gel pen on the painting?

I was wondering does this also work on wood as well? How long do you let your painting dry before the Varnish?

Interesting approach- seems easier with a sponge

Hi Roy Thank you for your video. I have never had the courage to varnish a painting yet but will give it a go after your video. One thing you mentioned is that you use pencil (Am I right in assuming these are the white lines I can see on the guitar?) What 'clear coat' do you use please over the pencil markings to fix? Many Thanks

Great idea, gonna try it. One question tho: what does “clear coat” mean, what product and app method do u use for that coat?

Hi, was wondering how many coats of satin varnish do you give your work and was the sealer a spray? Thank you for your great videos and for sharing you tips!

THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME

This works amazingly ! Thank you, def don’t buy a cheap sponge . Question #1 , do you just use one sponge for each piece , or do you wash out the varnish ? I kept mine in a ziplock bag and rinsed -squeezed out the varnish and then re-wet the sponge before using again. I haven’t found a easier method yet. Thank you ! Any tips on washing or throwing out after each use ? I kept finding small pieces of the sponge “just a heads up “ most of my pieces are very heavy textured and thick layers .

You said you did a clear coat before varnishing? What did you use to clear coat and why? Thanks

I'm curious about the clear coat. Have been wondering how to deal with chalk, etc on canvas.

do you use an isolation layer as well? how many coats would you give of the varnish? also can you recommend a brand of the clear coat stuff? sorry for so many questions