Finishing Varnish or Wax

This video show my approach to finishing a painting either with varnish or cold wax medium.
The frames I use in this video are from Great Art. Jacksons also do one which gives a less big gap between the frame and the painting. You but them by the size of your painting, and they do two depths. Jacksons also do a bespoke service.
www.jacksonsart.com/search/?q...
If I'm working on thin ply wood or MDF, I 'pack' up with behind pieces of mountcard. My very small pieces I will often frame using a cheap painting panel, flipped over and painted as a frame!
www.sallyhirst.co.uk

[@aremedyproject9569]

The best finishing bud on youtube. Thank you from 🇨🇦👍

[@gr8fng]

As always incredibly informative Sally thank you 🌹🌹🌹

[@ArtMarketingMentor]

I learn so much from your videos! Thanks!

[@sueoakley2603]

Super helpful, Sally, as always. Thank you.

[@carolbarnes7520]

Dear Sally,
I am really enjoying your TH-cam videos and although I have been using mixed media for a good few years I am learning new skills from you. I enjoyed your mark making video and was impressed by your use of balls to add the paint. I shall be washing one of the dog's tennis balls tomorrow.
Carol UK

[@sallyhirstartisttutor6324]

Thanks!! Hope the dog doesnt object....or join in!🤣

[@bevmorton8725]

Just discovered you Sally and really enjoying your way of sharing information as well as your fantastic paintings!

[@sallymavideos7769]

😊😊😊

[@trudyallen1586]

A great informative video!

[@sallymavideos7769]

Thanks!

[@KarenCropper]

Very helpful video. Just letting you know that there seems to be missing sound in a section from about 5:22. Hands are moving like perhaps you are saying something but no sound.

[@sallyhirstartisttutor6324]

Ah thanks!

[@susannekhouri2370]

I did not get what the "Isolation coat" was. Once I painted an Acrylic with gloss medium. It took the paint off and smudged it. What is a safe product for isolation purpose?

[@sallyhirstartisttutor6324]

Apologies just saw this! If it smudged your paint either it wasn't good quality acrylic or wasn't dry? Gloss medium is a common product to use as an isolation coat. Soft gel with a little water will work too. Hope that helps ☺

[@djosie7943]

Thank you Sally! This is very helpful. If you wanted to use coldwax over aquarel, would you also use gloss medium in between?

[@sallyhirst3358]

No, as long as the paper is absorbant. But you could use Liquitex clear gesso if it is not.

[@jdmosaics]

Can you also do a coat of clear gesso ( it has a tooth) before the final coat of cold wax medium instead of the gloss varnish and sand off?

[@sallyhirstartisttutor6324]

You cant put clear gesso over cold wax? It's a water based product

[@sallyhirstartisttutor6324]

Ah.. get what you mean! Yes but I'd still sand the varnish a bit or the clear gesso wont adhere..