i just did the same. fingers crossed re varnishing it will work for me too

Just don't eat the cake afterwards!

Hummel Black did you stir it with water?

seems to work quite well, thanks!!!

Thomas Verenna That has to do with a reaction with the dip. It has nothing to do with frosting, so no.

Karolus 84 thanks for the info. Purity seal is exactly what I had this problem with. You're saving me from adding to the problem.

Your welcome :)

i always use Testors, so that is what I recommend. Two light coats is enough. Gloss then matt give more protection, but starts getting to thick and obvious to me.

Thanks for the video and help for newbies just getting started. I'm doing some Blood Bowl minis right now. You suggest doing two coats of the matt varnish, no gloss?

I use that exact varnish and apply it with a brush. I usually dilute it with clean water first and brush it on in two quick, light layers.

Purple Power. It's best to break it down afterwards.

project1029 Not really. Some make "clear" sprays, but they will still affect the finish. You likely shouldn't thin them as that would dilute the strength, but I have not used those specific ones. If you must, then maybe go with two coats.

+Steven rawr Best guess is it's more an issue with what is underneath. Problem with the material, paint, or primer, etc.

+Doctor Faust's Painting Clinic thank you for ur answer! it wasnt painted though.. it was previously painted and cleaned by winsor and newton brush cleaner and restorer and then washed with dishes soap. however i tested it on samples that werent painted before and it didnt peel off , just scratches kinda fast

oh and its for a board game. specter ops.

+JohnsonNavinR25 Just spray them outside and then bring them inside to the warmth. Make sure the can is at room temp.

Best guess is you're not shaking it enough or you're applying it when it's too cold and/or humid. Either that or it's just a crappy brand of matt.

ThePaintingClinic Thanks. Another question: I use Testor dullcote lacquer and sometimes it removes small patches of paint on the figure. Do you know why? Thanks again, sir.

***** That shouldn't happen unless you're using it over enamel or lacquer paint and touching it before fully dry.

ThePaintingClinic If I am not going to manipulate or game with the min,i is it really important or necessary that I varnish miniature? Thanks a lot.

***** No. But it also depends on if it's too glossy from an ink wash or whatnot.

+Michael R I'm in So Cal, so below 75 is freezing for us.

Doctor Faust's Painting Clinic Haha. Here in Germany it's around 55 in the evenings now. Varnish dried just fine (Vallejo matt).

Some people do believing it gives better protection. I don't because while thin, those layers do build up and you start to lose details and contrast.

Okay, it seems people who advocate doing it, do so because they are varnishing models for wargaming. I might try both my self, to see what i prefer :)

It is a good idea for wargaming models

Frosting is due to moisture in the air. Sometimes you can just recoat and when the varnish reactivates the previous layer it releases the moisture that is trapped. This can sometimes happen also if too far away and bubbles of air being trapped due to the varnish partially drying before it hits the model. This effect also happens in wood working which is where I learned to finish things. You need to be in a warm dry climate to varnish in. Here is an article on how to correct it on a wood surface some of this may help to correct but not sure how they would react to mini's with acrylic paint. homeguides.sfgate.com/fix-milky-finish-wood-47528.html I would advise using an airbrush in the house to apply your varnishes and multiple thin coats. One last piece of advice if you want some real protection go with two thin coats of each gloss, satin, matt. The gloss coat will give you the best protection and then the satin and matte combo will take the gloss away while providing some additional protection.

RobertsofRome Then do exactly what I said in the video. Spray and warm it with a light.

I live in a pretty swampy area too up north, I seem to do pretty well. You don't have to do it outside if the local humidity is that bad. Get a dehumidifier and do it in a well ventilated dehumidified room or garage. (Garage is best)