andrew masino 01 Mar 2012

After 50 years, I've found the best way is to first wipe down the the canvas with a soft damp cloth. Let it air dry. I have always used Damar varnish but commercial mixtures can be rather thin, so I order damar crystals and mix the varnish to the consistency I like. I think one coat is enough but you may find that doesn't give the gloss you like. I don't varnish a canvas until it is a year old and make sure that the canvas is in a horizontal position to avoid runs. Damar crystas can be purchased at Utrechts,com

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