Isolation Coat for Acrylic Paintings | What is it and how to apply?

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Күн бұрын

One of the last steps after completing a painting is to varnish! However, before doing so, it might be worth applying an Isolation coat or Isolation layer to your painting.
In this video I wanted to share a tutorial of what an Isolation coat is, why it is used, and how to apply it. If you ever want to remove a varnish layer, it is highly recommended to apply an Isolation coat as it is a protective layer physically separating the varnish from the paint layer. And remember, Isolation coats are only for acrylic paintings, not to be used on oils or watercolors.
Materials used:
- Gallery wrapped stretched canvas
- Golden Isolation Coat Medium
- Synthetic flat brush
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@hahamindy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! And your painting is really pretty! 💙🎨

@DavidWhitakerArt 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@hahamindy 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@lanaegg9417 6 ай бұрын

Good to know since I've just been using a spray as UV protection but I doubt I used the right thing. So this is really helpful

@DavidWhitakerArt 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. And I use spray varnish too for UV protection. But whenever I use a spray varnish that is archival/removable for conservation purposes, I will apply this isolation coat :)

@heatherfowers Жыл бұрын

I’m learning so much. I want to try this.

@DavidWhitakerArt Жыл бұрын

Awesome! 🙂

@charmianwhitaker1812 Жыл бұрын

So awesome, you’re the cats meow!

@DavidWhitakerArt Жыл бұрын

😂

@jessiew5258 Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@susanweidman3525 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Beautiful painting! Would you use this coat if you're planning to resin instead of varnish? Do you need more than one coat? Thanks.

@DavidWhitakerArt Ай бұрын

Thank you! While I’ve never used resin, my understanding is an isolation coat can be used prior to using resin or varnish. I typically just do one coat. However if you notice an uneven sheen or other, it doesn’t hurt to add another layer or two to work out any imperfections:)

@kennethwisseman Ай бұрын

I am going to apply an isolation coat to a small landscape painting of a mountain lake. It is about 12x18 on and painted on hardboard using atelier interactive acrylics. I was just wondering if doing two coats should I brush vertical then horizontal. Or just follow the contours of the landscape in both coats if I do two coats? And if one layer is best or two using golden isolation medium? Thanks for your opinion. ~Kenneth

@DavidWhitakerArt 9 күн бұрын

Hi Kenneth, great question. You would probably be ok with one layer following the contours of the landscape like you said. If for whatever reason you notice brushstrokes or uneven application, you can always add a second layer afterwards. Good luck! And happy painting!