Materials and Tools

Varnishes are used to bring out the freshness of color, and afterwards, when a painting is finished, to protect and preserve the surface. Final varnishing is critical and vital to ensuring that a painting endures a long life.

In this lesson, varnishes and their properties are explored, including tips and tools for using and applying intermediate and final varnishes. In addition, Richard shares his experience with varnishing and demonstrates his procedure for applying a final varnish.