spirit
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by spirit on Apr 6, 2010 12:33:50 GMT 1, I recently bought a couple of small collages that were described to me as being covered with a thick glaze. However, when they turned up, it turns out they are not covered in a glaze at all - they are just raw paper collages on a canvas board.
In a couple of places small parts of the collages have started to come unstuck and I want to stick them back down and then apply a glaze/laquer to protect them. I also think that although the collages look great, a glaze would improve the appearance.
So, can anyone give me any advice on what kind of clear glaze/laquer I should use, where I can buy it and how to apply it? Is there any reason why it might be a mistake to apply a glaze - might it damage the paper of the collages?
your thoughts/advice would be appreciated - thanks
I recently bought a couple of small collages that were described to me as being covered with a thick glaze. However, when they turned up, it turns out they are not covered in a glaze at all - they are just raw paper collages on a canvas board.
In a couple of places small parts of the collages have started to come unstuck and I want to stick them back down and then apply a glaze/laquer to protect them. I also think that although the collages look great, a glaze would improve the appearance.
So, can anyone give me any advice on what kind of clear glaze/laquer I should use, where I can buy it and how to apply it? Is there any reason why it might be a mistake to apply a glaze - might it damage the paper of the collages?
your thoughts/advice would be appreciated - thanks
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by hero on Apr 6, 2010 13:11:41 GMT 1, it completely depends on what the collage is made out of to be honest, the easiest fix would probably be to apply wallpaper paste or glue (not super glue though) on the bits that are coming unstuck, leave that to dry and then come back to it with transparent gloss or matt spray varnish - www.graff-city.com/product_info.php?products_id=41 and give it a few layers and leave it to dry between coats, however - it is also important to bare in mind that if you put too much on it may crack and ruin the aesthetics!
it completely depends on what the collage is made out of to be honest, the easiest fix would probably be to apply wallpaper paste or glue (not super glue though) on the bits that are coming unstuck, leave that to dry and then come back to it with transparent gloss or matt spray varnish - www.graff-city.com/product_info.php?products_id=41 and give it a few layers and leave it to dry between coats, however - it is also important to bare in mind that if you put too much on it may crack and ruin the aesthetics! |
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Pahnl
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by Pahnl on Apr 6, 2010 14:16:26 GMT 1, From what I understand, a glaze is for ceramics and a varnish is anything else, but that's all just semantics.
If there are any metallic/chrome/shiny elements, I know a matt varnish will ruin the lustre of those parts.
That was my two pence and Hero's advice sounds reasonable.
From what I understand, a glaze is for ceramics and a varnish is anything else, but that's all just semantics.
If there are any metallic/chrome/shiny elements, I know a matt varnish will ruin the lustre of those parts.
That was my two pence and Hero's advice sounds reasonable.
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by James Baker on Apr 7, 2010 9:00:51 GMT 1, Glaze medium can be mixed in with oil paints and is a very traditional way of building depth and layers. Varnish will go yellow over time but that antiquated look can suit the aesthetics. Depending on content and colours. Be careful of using it on a strong white that is integral to the composition.
Glaze medium can be mixed in with oil paints and is a very traditional way of building depth and layers. Varnish will go yellow over time but that antiquated look can suit the aesthetics. Depending on content and colours. Be careful of using it on a strong white that is integral to the composition.
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by T*3 on Apr 10, 2010 20:23:44 GMT 1, just found this video and thought it maybe of some help
just found this video and thought it maybe of some help
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spirit
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by spirit on Apr 10, 2010 20:34:48 GMT 1, thanks for all the tips guys! I'll let you know how I get on.
thanks for all the tips guys! I'll let you know how I get on.
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by wilfsboy on Apr 10, 2010 21:10:25 GMT 1, wheatflour & lots of sugar.....paint on several thin layers.
wheatflour & lots of sugar.....paint on several thin layers.
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Pahnl
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by Pahnl on Apr 10, 2010 22:44:51 GMT 1, ...if you like your art mouldy.
...if you like your art mouldy.
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by stencilbeast on May 15, 2010 21:59:47 GMT 1, Uggh...
Resins probably aren't archival. Flour or rice isn't strong. Varnishes yellow. And, gels & mediums are porous...
Go to an art supply store and get an archival-quality, non-yellowing varnish. Or, you could go with a self-leveling gel and then seal that with something (or not). You might have to seal the collage paper first (otherwise, your coating may make everything look like it's wet).
Uggh...
Resins probably aren't archival. Flour or rice isn't strong. Varnishes yellow. And, gels & mediums are porous...
Go to an art supply store and get an archival-quality, non-yellowing varnish. Or, you could go with a self-leveling gel and then seal that with something (or not). You might have to seal the collage paper first (otherwise, your coating may make everything look like it's wet).
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Question about glaze/lacquer for the artists..., by Riley on May 18, 2010 19:34:52 GMT 1, can you not take them back to where you got them - and get the artist to restick them? if you start glazing and adding varnishes then you may be changing the effect and integrity that the artist wanted to achieve. a lot of the old masters used glazes to build up colours and depth to create those translucent skin tones we see as part of the painting process. Typically, a glaze will use a little transparent oil paint mixed with artists turps and linseed oil, or you can but ready made up stuff like zest-it. but you could slap it straight on without colour. and with varnish, do you want a matt finish or gloss, again, what was the artist's intent with the original collage? hope that helps.
can you not take them back to where you got them - and get the artist to restick them? if you start glazing and adding varnishes then you may be changing the effect and integrity that the artist wanted to achieve. a lot of the old masters used glazes to build up colours and depth to create those translucent skin tones we see as part of the painting process. Typically, a glaze will use a little transparent oil paint mixed with artists turps and linseed oil, or you can but ready made up stuff like zest-it. but you could slap it straight on without colour. and with varnish, do you want a matt finish or gloss, again, what was the artist's intent with the original collage? hope that helps.
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