How to Varnish your Acrylic Pouring canvases. In this demo I show you my preferred method of sealing my acrylic pours.
Find material list below.
The first thing I do when I prepare for varnishing is clean the surface of my canvas which has been drying 2-3 weeks. This step removes any silicone and dust on the surface.
I touch up the sides of my canvas. This step can be done at any time during the 2-3 weeks of drying time. I usually forget and put it off until I’m ready to seal my paintings.
I apply 3-4 coats of Minwax Polycrylic Clear Gloss.
http://amzn.to/2v3LYCs
I apply the Minwax Polycrylic Clear Gloss with a painter’s trim pad.
http://amzn.to/2v3wZJ3
I start with the trim pads damp. Important! Rinse application pads with water after each coat. If you forget to clean them they will dry, become hard and be unusable.
If any silicone or anything else remains on the surface of the painting that is resisting the Minwax Polycrylic, I will use a gloved hand to rub the Minwax Polycrylic into the surface of the painting. This is usually enough to get the Minwax Polycrylic to adhere to the surface.
I allow each layer of Minwax Polycrylic to dry 2 hours before applying the next coat.
Find pictures of my finished pieces on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NJamesBurch/
Materials List:
Strathmore Sheet Palette
http://amzn.to/2hs1dlF
Size 2 Flat Brush
http://amzn.to/2vn2kcl
Minwax Polycrylic Clear Gloss
http://amzn.to/2v3LYCs
Shur-Line Trim & Touch-Up Pads
http://amzn.to/2v3wZJ3
Nicky James Burch
Affiliate disclosure: I do receive a small percentage of compensation for some items you might choose to purchase through my links.
#nickyjamesburch #acrylicpouring #fluidart
