Liquitex high gloss varnish, achieve resin looking results!
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- Come join me, I’ll show you how are use Liquitex high gloss varnish for a few different types of finish. Hoping to be helpful to my lovely art community, and anyone interested.🤘👍
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Beautiful artwork, I love your style. I have been using this varnish for a little while now, on smaller canvases sometimes I do up to 6 thin coats which gives any amazing mirror finish. You’d never know it wasn’t resin
Cool, Sara, thanks for sharing. I have some Liquitex varnish and some sponge brushes, so I'm trying it with my next piece. Can't wait!
Your two videos on varnishing are absolutely invaluable! Thank you so much!
Looks absolutely stunning
Hello Sara. At first i used the high gloss varnish from Liquitex, then the gloss varnish which i found glossy enough . Then inwatched a video from COZ creations and Kathleen experimented and with thiese varnishes and said that her favourite was the satin varnish on top of the gloss varnish and i tried it today on a few paintings with all Arteza iridescent paints and bingo, really great. Just two coats, really pretty. Inguess that each paintings asks for a different finish. And i someone ever wants me to make someone they can decide for themselves. But i,m workng on my collection and don,t know how i,m gonna sell my paintings. So, hope this varnish idea will inspire someone. Greetings from Europe, love your own style and colours.Bye
Thank you, this was so helpful, great information and demo as well. Love to watch you.😊
Beatifull artwork the colors in that are together its beatifull
Yes!! Thank you so much for this! I have tried this on top of my streaky varnish and the streaks are not visible anymore now 😍😍 BTW, I love all your work, it is otherwordly and such an inspiration ❤️
Your heart is sooo good , you share your information with people not like some other arteries never share. With love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I've got a bunch of paintings to varnish so I'm looking for great pointers!!! Thanks! 😘
Thank you I’ve wondered about this for awhile
Thank you for sharing this information 🙏
Just ordered a few bottles, can't wait to give it a try.
Gorgeous results
I’ve been using 3 thin coats of Liquitex high gloss finish and my canvases shine like resin. They’ve all come out nicely. With the exception of one that I didn’t get all the silicone cleaned off good enough. I was deeply saddened, but somehow ended up making it work.
Thanks so much for sharing. Love your word!
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I’m so happy this works for you! Silicone can be very tricky indeed! I usually scrub it with a bit of watered down dawn dish soap.😁✨
This is really helpful, thank you!
Sara, this was great! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. Really helpful. Both pieces look stunning!! Be well.❤️
What a fantastic result. I’ve always been told you should only brush in one direction but you seem to go all over the place and it still looks perfect.
This is exactly what I do and you are right it is stunning
ahh you need the Liqutex on your affiliate list -- Great video again!
So glad I found this! I think I need to work on my technique applying this and rethink the type of canvas I'm using. I don't think the canvas is as tight and may create an unleveled surface.
Very helpful Sara
I’ve tried different ways of applying this but ALWAYS get at least a few lines, no matter how fast or carefully I work.
The best thing to do then is to simply pour a layer over it completely. No brushing.
Great artwork i need to seal my artwork with high gloss varnish make my artwork glossy.
Thank you Sara, I haven’t seen how the Liquitex worked?
Sara, one again you have inspired me. I was using a spray varnish but on the larger canvas it starts to clog the longer you spray. I'm going to buy a small bottle and test it out on some that I have used silicone and also ones that I haven't. Then, if it works out I'll invest in a large container. Again, Thank you for sharing all that you do.
I did 2 similar coats like this on my new acrylic painting and it seems like no matter how much I put on, the canvas or paint absorbs some and by the time it dries there are patches
Thank you so much for this again. I saw the poly acrylic video. Thought was great also! So is this, didn’t know could leave a resin like finish. I really don’t like using resin. Wish I knew this before I made a bit of a mess on my floor. 😖 thank you so much again Sara you are a star!
Question please…Do you know of any other products that do the same as the liqutex? Also can I ask if you know anyone that is in Mississauga Ontario or surrounding area’s?
Michaels isn’t teaching any courses at this time! And I really need more does and don’ts about paints and such. Thanks again Sara💕
Hi Sara this varnish doesn’t self level in my experience. It leaves streaks. The only method that works is to let it flow all over the canvas and over the sides. Adding a little water works best.
Thank you for the insight👍
I do just want to clarify, in my experience if you add enough of this varnish to a canvas, almost floated on top, it does self level. It does leave brush marks if it’s too thin of a coat.
@@SaraTaylor I am so confused there’s so many different opinions on this and experiences. Liquitex states that you should do several thin coats otherwise you get cloudiness and other problems. I did several thin coats still got streaks….Just wondering if I keep putting more than thin coats whether it will level out ?
Also it seems to dry very quickly and I try not to go over it too often and even though I’m under strong lights I always seem to miss spots where the streaks are ….it’s so frustrating I really hate it when you’ve done a beautiful piece and then you ruin it with varnish what can you do if there are streaks marks please PS I also used a sponge brush which I lightly pushed the varnish but still had marks please help thank you in advance🙏💕
Thank you for this video, Sara. Your work is beautiful! I have been really hesitant to varnish my work - I'm so afraid of getting streaks. How do you prep (clean) your art before you varnish? Again - thank you for sharing your beautiful art!
Hi Carol! Glad you liked it. I don’t really have to do any cleaning, just brush it off with a clean brush to make sure there’s no dust. I don’t use silicone. If you use silicone I know there’s a cleaning process, I’ve heard dawn and a scrub brush works, you want to make sure to get all the silicone off before you try to varnish. I let my paintings cure for at least 2 to 3 weeks. Cheers!
@@SaraTaylor Thank you for your reply - and so quickly, too! When I started, I was using silicone because that just seemed to be what everyone was doing. But I decided I liked my results better when I didn't use silicone. So I stopped. Thank you so much!
Thank you! I just brushed on three coats of Liquitex and I can’t get rid of the brush strokes. I’ve used epoxy before. But you’ve cleared up verathane coating !!
Wonderful!
Thank you....I really wanted to try this but wasn't sure if I could get it to look smooth..I have so few pours that are worthy of a finish I can't afford to mess it up 🤭 thank you for a little more confidence to give a try🦋 👏👏👏
Practice on a painting you don't like.
Thank you for the short and sweet video 😊.
Until recently I've been hesitant to try varnish, but now I'm going to give it a go!
If you happen to have a moment to answer, what's the best way to clean your sponges after you're done? Is Dawn and water sufficient or is there a better method?
Thank you!
Thank you🙏
Hi Sara, thanks for providing this tutorial. I just had a question - you don't varnish the sides of your painting? My paintings go over the edge (similar to yours) and I just wondered if it wasn't necessary to varnish the edges as well.
I do varnish the sides as well yes!
Thank you so much for this. It was exactly what I wanted to know. Beautiful art work! Where did you get your mini torch from, is it just a mini kitchen torch from Amazon?
Glad it was helpful! You’re correct, it’s just a little crème brûlée torch from Amazon.
I am assuming the trick to this is to lay down enough of the varnish that it does float. I didn't see you use water with this one and I am sure you would have mentioned that had you used water. Thanks Sara!!!!
I’ve varnished 3 and love it! How long do I have to wait before placing in a floating frame?
That’s awesome! As soon as it’s dry, you can go ahead and frame it.😁
Would you recommend the liquitex gloss spray varnish as an alternative? Do you know if it gives a similar result to the liquid varnish?
Also have you ever tried using a silicone paint brush to varnish your paintings with as it wouldn't soak up the varnish?
Absolutely! Spray varnish is wonderful. I usually avoid it except for summertime when I can go outside.
@@SaraTaylor Ok thank you for the advice!
Looks lovely...but I mucked up so do you know how to remove the liquitex plz.. I didn't wait long enough after cleaning and painting has completely cracked underneath
What about just tapping it with a sponge as it sometimes make the paint liquid abit as I used glue before and kept pouring and use a sponge to tap it
The varnish is dissolvng my paint 🥲
What paints and varnish did you use?
@@SaraTaylor I used a cheap acrylic paint from target and gloss varnish from liquitex
Any alternatives for popping the bubbles without a torch?
With this technique I assume you don’t start with a thin spray of water as you did with the polycyclic technique, correct? Do you use an isolation coat for either or both techniques? Thanks Sarah, you rock!!
Hi Sara, after watching your video I tried the gloss varnish on my paintings and love the results! Do you know how to remove varnish drips from the sides or bottom of the canvas after its dried? I will make sure to look for those in the future before they dry!
I guess I can “ float “ over the three dried brush coats to clean it up??
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Looks gorgeous! I just watched the poly one...looks like a lot more work time with this. May i ask if there's a reason you aren't coating the edges with this? Or maybe you do it off camera? Just curious :) I'm off to watch you make this painting....I can't seem to stop binge watching all your stuff!! Aaahahaahaha! Thanks again!
Thanks Jade! I do just a thin regular coat on the sides instead of floating it… Working from the bottom up so try not to hit the top right after I do the top.👍🙏. Two or three coats floated almost looks like a resin!
@@SaraTaylor i did see the one where you did several coats...so wild that it's not resin!! Just gorgeous!
Sorry to bug you so much😳 I just truly love your style and color use...you're crazy good at mixing your own colors!!!
Thanks again!!
Are you actually brushing with the sponge brush or are you adding very light pressure and just kind of pushing the varnish around?
Hi Sarah, I have just used the same varnish as you but I got bubbles and lines. Can I give it a light sand and redo it?
Yes, you could try that.👍
@SaraTaylor Thanks Sarah and your work is always beautiful and inspiring ❤️
hey, i tried but the strokes were visible in one coat..... any tips for that?also whats that torch you are using and where can i get that?
It’s hard to get it without brush marks I know! Try not to overwork it. That’s just a crème brûlée torch that I bought on Amazon.
Hi Sara, love your work. I tried your method with minwax varnish and it worked brilliantly. Used liquidex high gloss varnish but find it harder to work with as it dries so quickly. Could I use a light film of water first, as you do with the other varnish, to float the liquidex ?
Or am I not putting on enough of the liquidex ?
Thank you ,Brigid Farrell
Is there a Green Goddess creation video ... please? Such a beautiful piece 💚💙💚
Sorry I just saw this, I do have a creation video.
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I am looking for a wet look that exceeds that of traditional hi gloss varnish. Have you ever tried enamel?
I have used epoxy resin on paintings, not sure about what you’re referring to with enamel?
@Sara Taylor I have decided to play it safe and go with the method you have here. Fingers crossed, it works out .
Beautiful!
I cringe so bad whenever I see someone using a blowtorch. I really don’t like it.
I will try this minus torching it. I’m confident to avoid bubbles.
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Hello I’m just wondering if you applied isolation coat to your painting before you applied the high gloss varnish?
Thx
Beautiful! I learned about this from Heather Mader Art and I think it’s finicky unless it’s warmed up. I have to pre-warm the canvas too. My room temperature is about 72 degrees. Have you ever had any weird problems with this? My varnish always comes out of the bottle milky colored too. 💖🗽Love from New York
Sara I love this wonderful piece. Where can I find the video you mentioned? Thank you!
I actually don’t have it on my channel, but I was thinking of posting it! It’s called Orchid Entropy. I’ll post it today👍
Thank beautiful
I just finished watching this and love the shine! I used the Liquitex satin varnish on my canvas but not liking it as well as gloss! Can I put gloss on top of satin, same brand of Liquitex!,, Thank you and love your art and your tutorials! Your voice is so calming!
Really beautiful!
I had some paintings which needed some varnish and wanted to try it.
But it didn't come out like yours :-(. I've got some cracks in it. Could you maybe help me
in telling me what I did probably wrong?
Btw...loving all your paintings! You are such an inspiration
Think you for watching! Did you use the same type of varnish? To do a thick floating coat you need to use the Liquitex… Polyacrylic does not to do this.
@@SaraTaylor Thanks for your answer! Yes it is the same Varnish from Liquitex.
What about if theres glitters on canvas, would this work?
What's the difference in the different types of Liquitex varnishes and can I use a different one for each coat? Are they compatible?
I don't understand the difference in what I have.... 1.) Orange label reads "Acrylic Mediums high gloss varnish." & also 2.) Pink label reads "Basics Acrylic gloss varnish." Same brand LIQUITEX. I get that one is High Gloss and one is just Gloss. But the rest I don't get because the •one that says it's a Medium says on the back label that it's a high gloss acrylic layer. •And the other one that says it's a gloss Varnish but says it's a Medium on the back. I don't get it!😲 It's either backwards or the same thing or they just changed the labeling??🤷♀️Please help!🤦♀️ Oh and are they both the same in that you need special cleaner to wash your brush? One says it's "permanent" / "non-removable" and the other doesn't say anything. There are no ingredients listed or how to remove from my brush on either label.
Last question: I've always heard not to mix with water but some people do. One label says Don't and the other doesn't specify.??
Thanks!!
Can it work on acrylic or glass..??
I’m sure it would, as long as there’s no oil residue or anything that resists the varnish.
Are you just using feather light brush strokes? With no pressure?
Can.i ask what you mean by floating the coat? How is that different to what you said you did to the sides.
Where did you get your torch? What if you dont have a torch?
It’s just a crème brûlée torch, I actually have it in my Amazon shop.👍✨
Is it okay to mix this varnish into my floetrol & acrylics? If so, how much?
I would not recommend mixing this varnish into your acrylics.
What type of medium do you use with your paint? Thanks
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Have you ever had cracking with a thick first coat?
I have not had any cracking, I think if it went on extremely thick it could potentially happen.
Do you ever use the Isolation coat before you varnish?
Can I use this product on a oil painting?
I believe so yes.
Oops sorry for some mistakes in the text!
Hi! What is thé ustensil you are using for apply thé varnish?!
It’s just a foam sponge brush.
I did exactly that and my varnish cracked all over the painting…
What did I do wrong?
It’s really hard to say, it’s possible the painting underneath is not completely dry?
@@SaraTaylor I let it dry for nearly five weeks, I don’t think that was it… 🤔
How do you stop the canvus texture from showing up?
With a Varnish like this, you’re not really going to be able to avoid the canvas texture. If you want a smooth glass like finish you would want to go with epoxy resin.👍
Didn’t you mix the water with vanish?
Thank you for this tutorial! Have you experienced your paintings crack after varnishing? I am using the High Gloss Liquitex varnish for the first time and my painting cracked after the first coat. My painting had been drying for about 2 weeks so I'm not sure why I am seeing cracks and wondering if you have any feedback on that. Thank you!
What paint did you use?
@@symbologee I used Liquitex Basics. And as a pouring medium I used Elmer's school glue.
@@houysig It might have been some kind of a chemical reaction? Not sure...
Hi what is in the spray bottle?
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Where did you get that torch?
It’s a crème brûlée torch from Amazon
Sara I know this is a year ago. Are you still using this varnish on your paintings or have you found something better?
I love the Liquitex varnish!
Were do u get yours its been back ordered online
It is a hard product to find, it’s become very popular! Try Michael’s, Jerry’s Artarama, Amazon… But it’s very expensive on Amazon.
Sarah Mack says Hi.
After applying liquitex what u did I was not able to understand
Do you spray the canvas with water for liquitex varnish like you do with poly acrylic varnish? Thank you.
I actually do not, you can do that same thing with Liquitex high gloss varnish though, spray water into a thin coat. This is more showing kind of a thick floated coat which looks a bit more high-gloss like resin.
Thank you .
It's good stuff, but, it streaks easy though.
In your experience, what is the working time?
I would say, honestly, about 3 to 5 minutes max… You don’t want to over work or it will leave streaks.
Correction, about one minute…
@@SaraTaylor Lol, I get it. Thanks so much. ❤️🇨🇦
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Looks very nice but not quite like resin.
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It set up too quick and I ruined my painting
I'm so sorry to hear that, you definitely have to be fairly quick when you work with this varnish.
@@SaraTaylor how are you supposed to do large paintings? In sections or something? I think that's where I went wrong.
Don't mean to sound like a know-it-all, but should really be using a mask, that stuff can be nasty on the lungs, even with an open window
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Looks amazing! I just found your channel and I am really enjoying it. Do you do the edges first?
I actually do the edges last, since it drips off the top a bit, clean up edges last:)
@@SaraTaylor thank you!