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So im trying to branch out a bit with oil washes. I understand why the varnish is used before the wash but what if you find yourself needing to touch up more acrylic paint later? Ive been painting around 30 years and i just cant see acrylic paint adhereing to the varnish. Am i wrong? Thanks in advance!
Acrylic paint adheres fine to matte or satin varnishes, not great to gloss varnish but you should still be able to do touch ups over a gloss varnish and then hit it with another varnish to seal it.
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The varnish "quick save" works well enough. I use it fairly often when I am getting ready to do freehand or some other foolishness I might screw up.
When I do goof it up - I can use a Q-tip with some solvent to erase my mess and start over. The varnish gives me a buffer before I start to erase my base painting (it isn't so much that it is solvent proof or even solvent resistant...just it provides a wear layer before you get to paint).
The acrylics will bind well enough to other acrylics - not quite as well to things like lacquers and enamel clears...but it will stick. Normally I will use a clear gloss between coats. Thinner build compared to mattes and more durable. It also gives me a smooth finish for decal work.
