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Varnishing an oil painting
Pet portraits in oil can be varnished to provide a protective layer that protects the picture from the atmosphere, it also creates a uniform finish, whether gloss or matt. Over time a varnish will itself be attacked, collecting dust and dirt, sometimes cracking and eventually discolouring. Consequently, any varnish has to be easily removed and replaced by a new layer. Read the rest of this entry »