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It can be applied onto a horizontal or vertical surface. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile it is important to not overload the varnish amount onto a painting, it is also important to apply enough varnish for brush-strokes and bubbles to dissipate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the varnish carefully but quickly, brushing towards the edge but not past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the varnish covers the entire painting (except near the edge), brush from the painting edge inward into the wet product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat this process and work around the entire perimeter until you cover the painting completely with varnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinally, smooth out the varnish, assuring it covers the entire painting evenly without any missed spots or puddling, runs, or sags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overworking the varnish and finish applying before the varnish begins to dry. Once the varnish begins to feel tacky, stop brushing to allow it time to relax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 24 hours or more for the varnish to dry, unless studio conditions allow for faster re-application. After 24 hours, assess the varnish surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the dried varnish layer is not satisfactory, wait 24 hours and apply another layer to even the varnish surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 7 days drying before packing, shipping, or framing the artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeally, store and ship artwork assuring nothing is making contact with the varnish surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMULTIPLE VARNISH LAYERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally, only one layer of GOLDEN Waterborne Varnish over an Isolation Coat layer sufficiently creates a uniform surface. 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A cured acrylic painting, with an Isolation Coat under the varnish, is the optimal candidate for varnish removal as there is much less chance of an issue during removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Practice and Test Varnish Removal on unimportant acrylic surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are NOT the artist of a painting that requires conservation procedures,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.culturalheritage.org\/about-conservation\/find-a-conservator\"\u003econtact a local conservator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas varnish removal can permanently damage artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf at any point you have concerns or issues during removal, stop the process immediately and let it dry. Take photos of the issue and contact the Material Specialists at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:help@goldenpaints.com\"\u003ehelp@goldenpaints.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE AND CLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOLDEN Waterborne Varnish is intended to protect an acrylic painting for many decades, until such time as it becomes too soiled that regular cleaning cannot remedy. Please refer to the Just Paint Article “\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/justpaint.org\/?s=cleaning+acrylic\"\u003eTechniques for Cleaning Acrylic Paintings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” for detailed instructions on the safest way to help keep the painting looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY VARNISH SURFACE PROPERTIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaution should be used whenever handling varnished artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow one week after last varnish coat before handling\/packing\/shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid stacking of artwork and any direct contact with any materials during shipping or storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldenpaints.com\/technicalinfo\/technicalinfo_packandshipresources\"\u003eVisit our Pack and Ship Landing Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor best practices for storage and shipping paintings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL DATA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterborne Varnish Product Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinder Composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic copolymer MMA\/BA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMFFT (Minimum Film Formation Temp.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49° F (9.5°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTg (Film Hardness)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21°C \/ 70F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH Range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.5-9.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 ft.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\/qt. (9 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\/L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinner\/Solvent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHousehold, Clear Ammonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleanup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, soapy water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe above information is based on research and testing done by Golden Artist Colors, Inc., and is provided as a basis for understanding the potential uses of the products mentioned. Due to the numerous variables in methods, materials and conditions of producing art, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. cannot be sure the product will be right for you. Therefore, we urge product users to test each application to ensure all individual project requirements are met. 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