Thank you for this! I've been researching this myself and looking for solutions. I just tried spraying a final fixative, then using a liquitex satin varnish. So far the results are good, but I'm not sure about long term. I will definitely be trying the talens vsrnish
Surfactants let the gel or varnish spread, btw. Omgosh, I had to grab some of this. Talk about impressed! This is definitely better than ModPodge. Thanks for the tip!
You mentioned oil pastels on oil paint pad ,would one have to gesso firstly . Having used the varnish which seems to work ,if I wanted to frame would I have to still keep the art work away from the glass and use a mount . Thank you
Oil paper is ready to use with oil paint and pastels, no need for gesso. No matter what, it's always better to keep your artwork away from the glass. So matting it is a good idea even if varnished.
I've had a mishap with a finished OP drawing. I had topped with Sennelier and the spray seal didn't hold. I'm trying to restore it but like the previous question, I'd like to know if this product seals Sennelier as well as the examples you used and "Can it be brushed over a pre-existing matt spray varnish? The work needs to be posted and I'd like to avoid damage. Thnx
I'm going to disappoint you - this thing (the varnish) sticks and peels off, like a layer of membrane. It can stick to the opposite page while it's in the sketchbook and when the sheet opens it starts to peel, or if the painting is behind glass, onto the glass. If you pick it up from one corner and it's a thicker layer, you can peel it all off (along with the top layer of the painting).
They actually don't. Oil pastels aren't like oil paints, the latter of which contain linseed or safflower oil, both oils cure through oxidation. Oil pastels are made from a combination of pigment, non-drying mineral oil, and wax. The wax helps to give the pigment in a pastel solidity and a creamy texture that leads to smooth application, which is good, but the wax is not enough to overcome non-drying mineral oil. This means the resting state of oil pastels is wet. The surface will set, but the oil pastel never dries. This keeps them somewhat pliable and allows for blending after application, but it's a pain in the tail for keeping them over time. However, there is Royal Talens Varnish for Oil Pastels if you want a brush on 'varnish-like' application. It's made for oil pastel, doesn't dissolve anything, and can be used right after you're finished with a piece! Pretty cool!
Thank you for this! I've been researching this myself and looking for solutions. I just tried spraying a final fixative, then using a liquitex satin varnish. So far the results are good, but I'm not sure about long term.
I will definitely be trying the talens vsrnish
Great video! So helpful!
Great video, I've saved this for future reference - thank you for doing the research!
Do you have a video on how to digitize oil pastel paintings into prints?
Have you tried with the sennelier oil pastels? Those are pretty buttery.
Thanks for this very informative post! I will definitely try this on my pieces. Love your art and appreciate your sharing with us.
Glad it was helpful!
Surfactants let the gel or varnish spread, btw. Omgosh, I had to grab some of this. Talk about impressed! This is definitely better than ModPodge. Thanks for the tip!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 Star!! Super helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Super helpful. Do the varnished areas of the paper stick together after your sketchbook has been closed for a while?
No sticking observed.
You mentioned oil pastels on oil paint pad ,would one have to gesso firstly . Having used the varnish which seems to work ,if I wanted to frame would I have to still keep the art work away from the glass and use a mount . Thank you
Oil paper is ready to use with oil paint and pastels, no need for gesso. No matter what, it's always better to keep your artwork away from the glass. So matting it is a good idea even if varnished.
I've had a mishap with a finished OP drawing. I had topped with Sennelier and the spray seal didn't hold. I'm trying to restore it but like the previous question, I'd like to know if this product seals Sennelier as well as the examples you used and "Can it be brushed over a pre-existing matt spray varnish? The work needs to be posted and I'd like to avoid damage. Thnx
In one of the example eyes, she used Sennelier pastels, and it worked
Is the talents varnish for oil pastels toxic or not please?
I'm going to disappoint you - this thing (the varnish) sticks and peels off, like a layer of membrane. It can stick to the opposite page while it's in the sketchbook and when the sheet opens it starts to peel, or if the painting is behind glass, onto the glass. If you pick it up from one corner and it's a thicker layer, you can peel it all off (along with the top layer of the painting).
Correction... oil pastels do dry it just takes a very long time just like oil paint.
They actually don't. Oil pastels aren't like oil paints, the latter of which contain linseed or safflower oil, both oils cure through oxidation. Oil pastels are made from a combination of pigment, non-drying mineral oil, and wax. The wax helps to give the pigment in a pastel solidity and a creamy texture that leads to smooth application, which is good, but the wax is not enough to overcome non-drying mineral oil. This means the resting state of oil pastels is wet. The surface will set, but the oil pastel never dries. This keeps them somewhat pliable and allows for blending after application, but it's a pain in the tail for keeping them over time. However, there is Royal Talens Varnish for Oil Pastels if you want a brush on 'varnish-like' application. It's made for oil pastel, doesn't dissolve anything, and can be used right after you're finished with a piece! Pretty cool!