2006-07-12 14:50:58 · 4 answers · asked by lottiecm 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
clear coat is what creates the shine
2006-07-12 14:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's acrylic any gloss varnish will work. What I really like and what will give it a super thick and glossy appearance is Decoart Triple Thick Gloss Glaze. It gives an almost glass like appearance to paint, and it's water based so it will wash right out of your brush. I usually use two coats for the best effect, and it gives the paint real depth. It comes in both a liquid and a spray.
But any gloss varnish will work. Look in Michaels or other local craft store.
2006-07-12 22:06:22 · answer #2 · answered by poppet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you're doing sounds cool.
For awhile I painted with liquid tempera on canvas (I posted one of these in my 360) and was concerned because tempera is fragile. So I protected each canvas with several coats of clear coat acrylic.
The most popular brand is Krylon but many other probably work as well.
2006-07-13 02:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Watson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can even go over it with an acrylic gloss medium. But why not experiment with marine varnish or resin? Explore (with proper ventilation).
2006-07-12 22:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋