


A mild day with approximately 50% relative humidity is preferable. Varnishing is best accomplished in controlled museum or studio conditions of moderate and stable relative humidity and with excellent fume extraction. Many of the procedures are described in anecdotal and incomplete form.įactors to Consider Optimum Conditions for Varnish Application Inclusion in this entry does not constitute an endorsement or approval of the procedure or material described. The individual conservator is solely responsible for determining the safety and adequacy of a procedure. To repeat the disclaimer from the Chapter Introduction, pages xi-xiv, this information is designed for the practicing painting conservator and is not intended to establish definitive procedures nor to provide step-by-step recipes for the untrained. The purpose of this section is to review techniques used for the application of surface coatings either as isolating layers or as finishing layers on paintings, to achieve the degree of saturation or gloss desired. 10.2 The Use of Paraloid® B-72 as a UV Barrier Top Coat (James Bourdeau).9.3 To Correct an Overly Glossy Varnish.8 Individual Practices and Tricks of the Trade.7 Manipulation of Varnish After Application.5.2 Principles of Sprayed Varnish Application.

3 Preparing Resin Solutions (Whitten 1997).2.3 Optimum Amount of Varnish to Be Applied.2.1 Optimum Conditions for Varnish Application.
