VARNINSHING my paintings with GAMVAR

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4 жыл бұрын

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@orbitana3402 4 жыл бұрын

I don't even paint. And I'm not even an artist. But i love watching your videos. You're like, therapeutic.

@hsudjejjejejfjdjdjdj9328 4 жыл бұрын

ImA Street samee

@thought88 7 ай бұрын

Heard mr. Gamblin chatting about the beading up on a podcast. Advice from website: “Some combinations of oil paint and mediums create a “closed” surface resulting in Gamvar beading up. Also, beading up may indicate that too much varnish is being applied at once. Try to cover as much of the painting with as little varnish as possible. A vigorous scrubbing motion when applying Gamvar will help prevent it from beading up. What to do when varnish beads up Reduce the amount of Gamvar that is being applied to the painting. Blotting extra varnish off the brush onto a paper towel before applying is an excellent way to achieve this. Dilute the varnish with 10-20% Gamsol. Brush the varnish vigorously as it dries. Gamvar will begin to tack up in about 15 minutes. Continuing to brush after it begins to tack up may help it to adhere, but it will also reduce its level of gloss the longer you continue to brush it.”

@chamberlainpaintings 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@skrewler 8 ай бұрын

for the paintings that bead up, what you can try is "oiling out" or if that doesn't work, using a very high grit sandpaper (like 4000) or a brown paper bag and lightly "buff" out those areas. then try the varnish again. you could also try thinning the varnish with 10% - 20% gamsol.

@daleshawn1910 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Fantastic information as usual. You’re so generous in sharing your knowledge and I appreciate it immensely.

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale!

@Lillouchhhh 3 жыл бұрын

You’re great! I am about to use this exact product on my acrylic painting for the first time! Thank you for the help and advice! Gorgeous

@pz6695 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using Gamvar for a few years now. I have always had the oil paintings laying flat and I am probably putting on a thicker coat because of that, but never had any beading at all. I like how you use a much lighter application and I will have to try that. Beautiful paintings, I wish I would be in the area to see the show.

@jlq4418 Жыл бұрын

My paintings came out sticky… any advice?

@sandihester 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT tips and video!!!! I always throw my varnish brush away because I can never get it clean - this is a game changer and I'm going to try this THIS WEEK!!! I am posting a video today or tomorrow on how to care and clean your brushes and I wish I had known this info - would have been great to have included that!

@johndough1006 Жыл бұрын

very helpful and straightforward instructions. we varnished some acrylic paintings with regular varnish from Lowe's and that worked fine but was told not to use a waterbased varnish on oil paintings. this looks like just what we need. worried its a little expensive but you managed to do multiple paintings with just a small bottle so that is cool too. thanks!

@martingimenez339 4 жыл бұрын

That painting you've varnished is totally awesome. I saw it on the thumbnail and I fell in loooooove. I haven't seen it on your IG.

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin! Yeah, I've been holding off on posting some of the paintings until the show opens.

@jannaadel2840 4 жыл бұрын

you're videos are so cool to watch! hope i can be an artist like u one day!

@brandoncornwell52 Жыл бұрын

I’m getting some of this today. I was using a spray that left a lot to be desired. I love gamblin products. Thanks for the video

@johnA012 4 жыл бұрын

Keep that painting in the family! Composition is God level.

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like this one! It's a 24x30 and it was painted on location in Maricopa, CA in 90+ degree heat. Haha, definitely a challenge. I had an older painter once tell me to save some of my best work so I'd have a valuable collection when I got old. Unfortunately I can't afford to save them! I've got to sell the best ones to keep going.

@amelieoxl9161 4 жыл бұрын

great video, it´s so refreshing to watch someone do what they love. You always put a smile on my face and inspired me to draw and paint more. Our world can be so beautiful. Have a nice day! Love from Germany. & I know this is a weird question but what´s your zodiac sign? Just a curious astrology fanatic here haha

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoy my videos! I was born on July 7, so I'm a cancer. 😊

@DreamingCatStudio Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Didn’t watch you before trying it but luckily I used on practice pieces-I see now my thicker application and smaller brush made a heavier layer. I’m going to go much lighter and use a stain brush on the better paintings. Thanks again!

@LearningPleinAir 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks, I may try this stuff, I was using a spray damar varnish, fumes made me high..thanks again !

@christinelewis5765 4 жыл бұрын

I have not tried Gamvar...I will have to give it a shot. I like the idea of a satin option, as I saw mentioned in someone’s comment. Thanks for sharing 👍

@monicaabel1989 4 ай бұрын

Your video was really helpful. Thank you.

@hsudjejjejejfjdjdjdj9328 4 жыл бұрын

I love this picture in the back❤️❤️

@rebeccareck4813 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you!

@meglori6866 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your process! I'm varnishing my first oil commission today :)

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! 🌟

@paulkaiser8834 6 ай бұрын

And the beading is a result of polymerization of the oil - possibly even cross linked polymerization - to get the varnish to not bead you have to break the surface tension of the oil.

@avialbersbenchamo4797 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

@annikabustromstudio 4 жыл бұрын

nice video... You got soooo many paintings WOW!!!!

@MBCMSE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this🤗

@markcleveland2985 2 жыл бұрын

Varnish will bead up on paintings that have allot of medium/ dryer in the paint mix. They say you can mix 10% gamsol into it. Haven’t tried that I use the rag too. I also learned that the flat and shiny areas may be due to not ensuring my painting was really dry (weeks to months vs days) some the paint absorbs some of the varnish. Have you tried mixing some of the satin into the gloss. I hear that reduces the over glossy appearance. I tried it on a few things and it seemed inconsistent

@arieljiang8198 3 жыл бұрын

wow you have so many !

@montannagrace1465 4 жыл бұрын

YAYAY love watching you and you’re daughters videos!

@PerkBuilders 4 жыл бұрын

The Satin finish GamVar has really pulled a lot of my paintings together. Tried the gloss with varying results. Almost gives the painting an ‘object’ or ‘ornamental’ feel. Love the stuff in both cases though 🤤

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@devinmichaelroberts9954 4 жыл бұрын

Yes gloss varnish doesn't go well with contemporary work in my opinion.. I love a good matte or satin varnish and for that reason I use satin gamvar and add even more of the cold wax. Work samazing.

@paintnknit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I just ordered it from Michaels.

@HannahKanavel 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@mintegirdenyte9605 4 жыл бұрын

Love it♥️

@robertalexander2478 5 ай бұрын

Ahhh the famous Chinese food container, great stuff! Thankyou!!!

@KatieSanvick 3 жыл бұрын

Gamblin recommends oiling out before varnishing with gamvar- helps unify it so you wont get beading or uneven sheens

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@brianna6087 Жыл бұрын

Can you explain what this means?

@jiggityjig10 3 жыл бұрын

@kathleenwelsh9301 4 жыл бұрын

I want that toaster painting

@kanzynegm111 4 жыл бұрын

How did you make this so interesting for me

@michelleknight6491 13 күн бұрын

Be careful with Gamvar! It’s petroleum based so use it in well ventilated spaces!

@1Thedairy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a clear and simple demonstration on glazing. I found other explanations so confusing. Oh and I just love that painting with the palm trees. Wonderful!

@gautambarua8260 3 жыл бұрын

Would it have been better to lay the picture flat for the application to prevent all the liquid to roll down however slightly?

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

I think that could work. 👍

@anonymousfellowindian 3 жыл бұрын

Beading up is because oiling out has not been done before varnish. A crude trick to stop beading up - cut raw potato in half, and lightly rub on the area that is beading up.

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@anonymousfellowindian 3 жыл бұрын

@@chamberlainpaintings the potatoes trick was from the famous Michael Harding himself in a video where he was promoting his expensive artist Oil colours. To a question by an artist as to what to do when a paint causes top layer to bead up, he mentioned two solutions, but he then said that easier and simple one of the two is to cut raw potato in half and rub lightly on paint area that is causing beading up when paint or varnish is tried to be applied on top, and the beading problem will immediately stop. He also mentioned one trick to greatly improve Oil painting experience - after Acrylic gesso has dried for 1-2 days, take fast drying artist linseed oil, rub it on entire Canvas and let the oil remain for 2-3 hours, and then wipe clean the canvas. Let canvas dry (oxidize) for 2-3 days. After this start the oil painting. He said that the oil painting will be much more vibrant and pleasing with no dull areas.

@e.g.1218 2 жыл бұрын

Do you remember which video that was by chance? I can’t find it on his KZfaq channel, but I did find that he is selling a non absorbent primer now.

@anonymousfellowindian 2 жыл бұрын

@@e.g.1218 Will try to find it. Over the years have seen hundreds (thousands maybe) of painting and material videos (few of Michael Harding too). But what I have mentioned in earlier comments about Michael Harding is correct, since I have seen that video few years ago and remember correctly.

@scotteurich2376 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you mentioned the beading-up, it has been driving me nuts! I think it might be one of the brands of oils I use, do you use all the same oils?

@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower 4 жыл бұрын

I tend not to varnish my paintings but suppose I'm not exhibiting as much these day's just developing as a painter. But it does bring the colors out good though 🎨👍

@pja123pja 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo. Nice to know it doesn't have a strong smell. I see it can be used on acrylics as well. So I will try it. Does the gloss shine ever create a problem with gallery lighting? I like that it brings out the darks.

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure on gallery lighting. I'll soon find out!

@xxxyyy1880 3 жыл бұрын

You have to use a thinner layer with Gamvar than other varnishes. Otherwise the surface will become sticky. This makes me think and will the Gamvar cover the whole painting or will there be part missing (like really small in somewhere)? Anyway the shining will reduce in couple of days which is good i think.

@carleyanneart8068 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue with spot beeding. I think it’s the colours

@joebrann4612 Жыл бұрын

Just scrub it in good, if by chance that doesn't work, saliva scrubbing with a stiff brush in that area will do the trick, or onion juice. 😊🎨🖌️

@chamberlainpaintings Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johnA012 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the color scheme(s) and what looks like a nice body of work ready for display! Your brush: sometimes, bristle(s) fall off onto surface work - overall a super versatile brush, available in various sizes.

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I primed about 25 canvases and panels and didn't lose a bristle. Maybe they upped their quality!

@fani5401 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! i loved it :))

@urideamabal 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on varnishing oil paintings. I don't paint much in oils. I've never varnished over an oil painting. Hope Gamblin will see this. ( wink-wink 😉 )

@schaima_stjv 4 жыл бұрын

I love u 's muchhhh big fan of u and emm

@miraluna_xo 4 жыл бұрын

It’s like bob ross never even left

@Expressionistix 4 жыл бұрын

issa secret Bob Ross is grandma’s decor painter.

@Art.ASMR-You2 Жыл бұрын

Cool!😃

@marvin3242 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the sunset painting. Is it going to Studio Gallery??

@erinb7282 2 жыл бұрын

Hi love your channel! Question? I’ve used Winsor Newton Retouch varnish on a large painting and did it outside because of the stink 😉 The lighting didn’t do me any favours though because I now see I have a very noticeable ridge of dry varnish 😖 am I able to sand just the ridge down and then re apply varnish to that area before I go over the whole painting with the final varnish? I’m a very new painter and it was my first large canvas 40x60 inch. And second question 😂 What is the easiest varnish to use? Do I just use Gamvar? Thanks in advance, I’m very nervous to get this done right 😂

@121pink 4 жыл бұрын

How long do you let your paintings dry for before varnishing them?

@CliffordXHA1 9 ай бұрын

Nice video. Do you find for protection reasons using the Gamvar vanish if better as opposed to a permanent fixit spray? Also, can the painting dry okay standing up as opposed to lying it down or is lying it down best for even dry time.? Thank you.

@libertychick3522 3 жыл бұрын

How long should an oil painting dry before applying Gamvar? I hear it’s 6-12 months for other varnishes.

@arieljiang8198 3 жыл бұрын

this is helpful! Gamvar should pay you since I bought gamvar because of watching your video lol

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

That would be nice!

@devinmichaelroberts9954 4 жыл бұрын

they need to make it in a spray version... dont know why they haven't

@TravelswithLucky 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for info.... I really like your frames. Where do you get them? Thank you.

@eileenchronicles9667 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you’re having a good weekend:)

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@cancontrl 2 жыл бұрын

6:02 uh, you paint...a lot wow

@elliemurphy256 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Also love your frames. Where do you buy those?

@thought88 7 ай бұрын

Also do you make your frames?? How? Those are beautiful!

@CKArts.studio6 3 жыл бұрын

This was very informative. I’ve used gamvar a lot but not recently. Honestly, I cannot remember why I stopped using it and went to toxic spray varnish. I’m going to use it on a painting now and that brought me to your video. Actually, I think I had been using way too much on the brush and it was sticky and attracted dust. I’m going to use it the way you just did. I think I made the mistake of lying the painting flat so maybe that’s why it attracted dust. Would you give a second coat or no?

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

I only do one coat 👍

@Argendiego 9 ай бұрын

After removing Gamvar varnish, can it be re-varnished with another brand of varnish? If the answer is yes, how long do I have to wait between one process and another?, Thanks!.

@felixmakesart 4 жыл бұрын

Do you make your frames or do you buy them? I love the look of them. Simplistic but beautiful.

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

I make my own frames. Glad you like them!

@roxanaburgoin3470 4 жыл бұрын

Come to La Paz BCS one day please

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to! Maybe this winter 😊

@roxanaburgoin3470 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, i would love to see you. We are here excited to recieve you :)

@tonyizaguirre5907 Жыл бұрын

Can you use that on color pensil drawing?

@bradycreativeart 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Where do you get your frames? Good stuff

@saltlifegull4091 Жыл бұрын

HELP - tried it first time last night on a new, dry oil painting -- it's cloudy!! What to do? How about the W&N spray varnish?

@mercedehizadi4695 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. I noticed your frames. Where do you get them?

@chamberlainpaintings Жыл бұрын

I make them myself

@snapperlee8670 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve allways varnished my paintings laying down........maybe varnishing the painting standing up could be causing the Beading prob?

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

I tried laying them down and had the same results. It seems that some colors cause beading and others don't. I'll have to do more research!

@snapperlee8670 4 жыл бұрын

chamberlainpaintings hummm,well please keep us updated

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

@@snapperlee8670 will do!

@josephmccartney8847 11 ай бұрын

how do you construct your painting box..i saw a video of you doing it ,but lost it ?

@patriciamckeen432 11 күн бұрын

I've tried so many different things to stop the "river" of beading on certain sections on two of my paintings. Removed the varnish and reapplied. Light application, fast and random brushing nothing seems to work. It's truly annoying. You mentioned that you take a rag after to you apply the varnish but didn't show it in the video? Do you apply and then just lightly rub the varnish into the painting? Thanks :)

@BelaCurcio 4 жыл бұрын

would you ever consider doing a super urban scene in the middle of a big city? or maybe you have already

@chamberlainpaintings 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve painted on the streets of SF many times! Made videos of it as well 😊

@camillaablom Жыл бұрын

Do you always use glossy gamvar?

@josephmccartney8847 11 ай бұрын

what are the frames you use that the paintings are sitting in please ?

@manesauce2419 9 ай бұрын

Hi, how did you open the bottle of gamvar varnish? 😢 I find it hard to open it

@ancaizcreativopintor6499 Ай бұрын

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@davidallen1668 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever put on more than one coat??

@Drsharma1460 3 жыл бұрын

What Gamvar varnish are you using? Gloss, Satin or Matte?

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using gloss

@pcbondart 3 ай бұрын

. . . and how long do you wait after painting to varnish?

@mercedesrivera Жыл бұрын

Once the matte varnish dries can I varnish again, but with the gloss?

@chamberlainpaintings Жыл бұрын

I think that would work!

@RealSurvival1970 3 жыл бұрын

Why dont you put the picture orizontaly... ? To prevent vertical sinking down...

@ZeroThepainter 2 жыл бұрын

Great content . You ever been told you look like c Thomas Howell ? That’s not a bad thing .

@susanms4250 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get your frames?

@clouisebl758 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think it’s okay to use gamvar on water mixable oils ? Great vid

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

I think so! I'm sure they've got information on the Gamblin website. I think you can use it for acrylic paint as well.

@clouisebl758 3 жыл бұрын

@@chamberlainpaintings great, thanks !

@tamijohnson9870 3 жыл бұрын

How do you avoid seeing the brush strokes on the painting

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

I actually like to see brushstrokes on my paintings. If you don't want to see brushstrokes you can use a softer brush and use more medium.

@brasilianskater880 3 жыл бұрын

When I use this over my acrylic paintings on canvas, the gamvar soaks through and disappears under the paint. When it dries, it looks like I didn’t varnish it. Any advice?

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't know anything about acrylic paints!

@brasilianskater880 3 жыл бұрын

@@chamberlainpaintings that's alright, thank you!

@sharondaly3842 3 жыл бұрын

What type of Gamblin varnish do you use? Satin or Gloss?

@chamberlainpaintings 3 жыл бұрын

Gloss 😊👍

@brianna6087 Жыл бұрын

@@chamberlainpaintings do you notice a lot of glare if they're hanging on the wall in a room? (Just a normal home room not a gallery)

@hsudjejjejejfjdjdjdj9328 4 жыл бұрын

I’d really does look better after.

@tsun9845 10 ай бұрын

After varnishing 8 paintings with Gamvar, ( acrylic and oil) all of them became uneven with dull and shiny patches. Had to remove the varnish with Gamsol spirit. Unfortunately, that changed some paintings. Varnished again. Same horrible result. So disappointed!