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Q. What brand of palette knives do you use?
A. I bought my knives many years ago. They were
Italian made, very thin and flexible. There are
many brands on the market today; look for the
ones called “painting knives,” they have the
delicacy and flexibility necessary for precise
painting.
Q. What kind of acetone do you use?
A. Any kind that's available
Q. What are your thoughts about varnishing paintings?
A. I always apply a finish varnish to a painting when it is
sufficiently dry. I allow at least three months of drying
time for a work with average paint thickness, and six months
for the more heavily painted. I like to use SoluvarÒ gloss
final picture varnish diluted 1:1 with pure turpentine.
SoluvarÒ is made by LiquitexÒ. It is recommended by most
conservators because it does not yellow with age, and it can
be easily removed with turpentine if necessary. I prefer to apply it with a 2”wide bristle brush or an
ordinary varnishing brush from my hardware store.
Damar varnish works well too, though it will yellow slightly
in time.
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