Acrylic Pouring Basics: How I Varnish My Paintings!

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How I varnish my paintings, acrylic pouring basics. I use a car sponge, and panty hose (got that from watching you tube, gina deluca ty!). I use liquitex gloss and high gloss varnish. I sometimes use a spray acrylic gloss varnish as well, but I have been loving the look of liquitex lately!
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@mattersofthehartbynat8815 2 года назад

You are just awesome Molly!! So willing to share all your knowledge so us newbies can learn. I love the way you present your videos, they are clear, precise and easy to follow. I appreciate you so much! ♥️♥️🇦🇺

@janetwalsh7025 5 лет назад

I haven’t done a pour yet, but am planning to do one soon. Your videos are the BEST I have seen! Thanks so much!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!

@laurenvineschapter2 5 лет назад

Thank You for all that you share Molly!! You pave the way for many of us.

@lizreynolds4554 4 года назад

Thank you so much, Molly. I used to do paintings of animals and sceneries in Acrylic colors. I used Liquitex or Modpodge. I love the pantyhose over the sponge. I used to use sponge brushes, which took a lot of time. I love this hint. I will use it. Huggles always. 👩‍🎨🎨💖🍀🌷🦓🇺🇸 Liz in California.

@ingridbell6769 Год назад

Molly, you've done it again!!! Thank you for revolutionizing my life. This is so much easier than resin. I usually use resin on the paint pours and the liquitex varnish on my landscapes. Wow, now I will use the liquitex varnish on both. This may sound silly, but it sure helps me out because I have ruined a few paint pours with the resin. Whew...

@rillalittle8737 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing. I bought the polycrylic for my topcoat now I need to rethink my finish. Glad you told me about the cracks I don't want that since I am just starting out.

@nickmanno1 4 года назад

Thank you for this. I’m so happy it came up as a suggestion. This method looks so easy and I can’t wait to use it. 👍🏻🌹

@RolyEm Год назад

So very helpfull, Thanks Molly

@NJepsen0215 2 года назад

I loved this. So helpful. Thank you Molly!!!

@lesleylang3020 3 года назад

Thank you so much telling us about your sponge thingy.. What a great idea. I use my hands and this sound so much better!!! thanks again!!!

@86desiflychic 4 года назад

Thank you!!! I love watching your videos they are so helpful

@annsiebel3682 Год назад

Thank you for showing us how to add the varnish. 😊

@vetalverson7401 5 лет назад

Thank you for all the info, you have no idea how much it helps us beginners❤️❤️

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

I am so glad!!!

@shubie127 3 года назад

Agreed! Super helpful!

@katielemieux7291 4 года назад

that was helpful to know re: minwax as I also live in FL.

@katieshore5139 3 года назад

Liquitex is definitely my favourite 😃

@cassandradunnicliff2773 3 года назад

I found you a few months ago and I am in love with what you do. So much inspiration. I'm still new so thanks for showing me how you vanish your paintings. I know you don't use silicone but I have and would love to know how you clean it off? I'm in Australia so finding some things you use is a little harder but super happy with the few paintings I have done, I just need to clean and vanish them. 😍

@OdetteSimard 4 года назад

Thank you so much. Do you are the air bubble after your application? Regards osi

@jeanneorlando5093 4 года назад

Great to know how do you finish your back of your beautiful work.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

I take off the tape, sign and place hanging hardware!

@jeanneorlando5093 4 года назад

MOLLY'S ARTISTRY I can’t thank you enough Molly your work is AMAZING.

@lisar5061 4 года назад

Love to see a video on this, Molly!!💚

@bonniedavis5238 4 месяца назад

Thank you

@julejustjule 4 года назад

Gamblin Gamvar Varnish Gloss is the best and easiest varnish out there. You use a tiny amount and I mean tiny as in dime size or less brush it on and no streaks or lines just a shiney coating. I have not even had to do a second coat yet. Don't let the price scare you a bottle will last forever!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

Thank you for the info! I will have to check that out!

@Millie12 4 года назад

Many thanks for that Molly.

@ma-ac5507 Год назад

thanks for sharing.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Год назад

My pleasure

@Loonit23 Год назад

So glad I've found this video, I've tried vanishing in different methods and didn't like it, so I started using spray because it doesn't leave marks, but now I'm trying your method with the sponge, I hope to get better results with it! Thank you for this video! Btw do you water your varnish a little? Or you use it without anything in it?

@wallace4932 5 лет назад

Hi Molly...you mentioned a couple of products at the beginning. One was a smell issue. Another cracking. Regardless of product when there's a problem vanishing I'm guessing the piece is ruined?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Hi know the smell I was talking about was from golden varnish and that was also the one that cracked but the piece I ended up furnishing over about 5 layers with liquitex gloss varnish and the pieces textured but it was not ruined it actually turned out nice I only use liquitex gloss or high gloss varnish now poly acrylic also has cracked on me in the past the liquid text gloss varnish is my favorite by far

@laurienye7514 4 года назад

Molly, for the first time, should the sponge be wet or dry? Or just use it dry .... which seems like that would take a lot of varnish.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

You can wet it the first time. I keep mine in a bag so it is damp the other times I use it. When it is soaking wet I wring out the varnish and use it in my pouring medium!

@laurienye7514 4 года назад

@@MOLLYSARTISTRY OK, Molly Thanks.

@andyreid1926 Год назад

Thanks

@ChristmasCarolSG 4 года назад

Hi Molly. I'm terrified to varnish. Thank you so much for this video. Question: When the black paint rubbed off on the sponge, you said something about changing the pantyhose and sponge. Does that mean that particular sponge can't be cleaned and used again? Thank you!

@appleknocker56 2 года назад

I’m very afraid to use many of these varnishes & will never touch resin as if not done in very well ventilated area & can cause serious lung, eye, skin damage & she’s doing it in “looks like open garage”. However; just this brush cleaner I use if don’t have a fan blowing it away from me (in less than 3 seconds) start getting a dizzy feeling! So when I finally pour something will wait until warmer weather & ask my sister to help me as some of us can’t handle those mediums! Not saying this lady who is doing beautiful work is not doing it right but please be careful as used a varnish that caused “burns” on my hands even with gloves on!

@jillabrams34990 Год назад

Do you ever use spray gloss on the paintings by for example Rust-Oleum?

@debbiemacewen 3 года назад

Hi Molly. Love your tutorials! I would need to buy a sponge. Before using should it be soaked with water and squeezed until it is just damp?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 года назад

You can do either, damp or dry

@selahs3110 3 года назад

Just started pouring. With my other paintings (scenery) I seal them with clear glue or mod podge. Will that work with pour painting?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 года назад

I would seal with an actual varnish as this provides UV protection against fading

@g8rmomof2 Год назад

Did you wet the sponge and wring it out before using it?

@kmackowiak58 Год назад

Are you suppose to varnish before you resin?

@gregkingston4913 2 года назад

I was using Modpodge and after a few days its turning some of the paint or the varnish itself is going magenta colour. Any ideas why? Im sure the paint was dry! Thanks

@jenniferadams3798 5 лет назад

Molly, you said the sponge was dry initially and then once wet you store in a plastic bag for later use. Does that mean you are wetting with water or that the sponge is saturated with varnish? Also, when you wash your canvases that have silicone, how do you do that? Is it just a damp soapy rag and then rinse with a clean rag? Or run directly under water? Sorry, I'm just starting out. I have a few pieces but I'm looking to finish them with the varnish now and don't want to mess them up!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

No, just that it is saturated with varnish

@jenniferadams3798 5 лет назад

MOLLY'S ARTISTRY thank you!

@jenniferadams3798 5 лет назад

MOLLY'S ARTISTRY what about cleaning the canvas???

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

@@jenniferadams3798 if there is silicone then I wipe with lysol wipes and then alcohol. I don't use a lot of silicone anymore, so I just wipe down with a lysol wipe and it's good to go

@jenniferadams3798 5 лет назад

MOLLY'S ARTISTRY thank you so much for responding. Really enjoy watching your videos and tutorials. Can't articulate how much I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

@carolperez1426 3 года назад

The sponge is that a microfiber sponge or bone sponge? They have both on amazon and not certain which one you have?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 года назад

I like the microfiber better, but I have used both

@evamooney2953 8 месяцев назад

Do you prefer liquitex gloss varnish or liquitex high gloss varnish and do you have a video where you you show a direct comparison of the 2?

@shanewarren9872 5 лет назад

Hey Molly, you said that it didn't have silicone in it. what would you do differently if it did have silicone in it?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

I wipe them with lysol wipes if they have silicone. I used to use cornstarch and wash them with dawn, but it was such a process. If I resin them, then i still wash them, but if i am applying varnish, them i simply wipe them with lysol and varnish!

@AliciaMcIntyre 3 года назад

Thank You 💛

@tonicasteel4641 3 года назад

First of all, let me say I love your videos! I'm just a beginner. My granddaughter wanted to start doing this, so I began researching, and you have been so helpful with everything. We are enjoying ourselves so much trying new ideas. But, I have 2 questions. First, why not use a spray on gloss finish? I have a Valspar Gloss Spray here, I use for other craft projects that we were thinking of using. Also, we live in Pennsylvania. Would you expect the Minwax to have the same issues here, where we have 4 seasons as opposed to Florida where it is so warm all the time? Thanks in advance for your advice!

@polson8084 3 года назад

Have you used aerosol cans of varnish? Thoughts? I used it on a few paintings. I haven't used varnish liquids yet on other paintings to compare results...

@curlyhair777 3 года назад

this is a great video! thank you! question: I used some house paint (latex paint) for my first pour and I'm loving the results! I would like to apply a gloss varnish using liquitex. Will is still work, or will it cause cracking etc? any advice you can give, would be appreciated!

@suepetty6225 2 года назад

Your tips are so good for us beginners. I have a dumb question but........can't you use resin instead of using all of the varnishes? Do you always have to seal the painting? Thanks

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 года назад

Thank you! Yes you can use resin!

@auburncentre6400 2 года назад

Thank you Molly for this information. As per your instruction femme another video explaining pouring mediums, I have had good results with using a combination of 1:1 Floetrol and Liquitex Gloss Varnish. The dried canvas has good results and is glossy. My question is that do I still need to varnish over top using the same Liquitex Gloss Varnish even though it is in the pouring medium. Also, how much time should be given to cure before putting varnish. Thanks so much Molly.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 года назад

Thats great auburn!

@brendawillems4804 5 лет назад

Thank you so much! I Will try to do this. Afther 3/4 layers did iT dry without stripes?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Yes, it did!

@Flandeguineo 4 года назад

Hi Molly! You are wonderful! Your videos motivated me to paint again. After you finish your paintings, how long do you wait to varnish it? I heard some people wait two to three weeks.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

Ty! 2 to 4 weeks, the paint has to cure by evaporation of water. Otherwise it may cloud your varnish

@Flandeguineo 4 года назад

MOLLY'S ARTISTRY Thank you so much!!! I can’t wait to see what will you paint next ☺️

@williamgaleza8228 5 лет назад

For us male newbies you mentioned pantyhose. Is the sponge you use covered with the pantyhose?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Yes!

@connermoore9261 5 лет назад

Hi Molly you are so sweet and beautiful and your paintings are so amazing to.😊😊😊😊😊

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!

@Alexa1850 4 года назад

Which dort of sponge do you use and how to do you clean the sponge afterwards? And thank you for your Art, do you sell your picture?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

I use a car sponge and I don't clean it. I put it in a plastic bag and reuse it!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

I do sell everything! www.etsy.com/shop/mollysartistry

@michelel1852 4 года назад

Molly where did you get your car sponge and what brand is it? The car sponges I’ve seen don’t look fine enough like yours.

@adamaepg413 3 года назад

Was wondering if you had watered down the minwax? 1\2&1\2?

@neeshapatel2189 4 года назад

Hi Molly, this was a great video and was able to varnish my piece perfectly. However afterwards I covered my painting in bubble wrap and it left some imprints. I was wonder if you had any tips on fixing this? Do you think adding a new coat of varnish would help?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

Oh no! Always place paper in between the painting and bubble wrap and wait a few days before wrapping it at all. You can try to re varnish or try to reset and tighten the canvas again

@17jnaty 5 лет назад

Is the sponge wet when you apply the varnish? Or is it completely dry?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

The first time I use the sponge it is dry. But thereafter it us wet as I put it in a plastic bag and reuse. I just ring it out every so often.

@jhnuss 5 лет назад

@@MOLLYSARTISTRY How often do you have to change the sponge/pantyhose? Is there a reason you were changing it after this video?

@judybillar7499 Год назад

Hi Molly, do you ever use resin?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY Год назад

yes I do! search my channel please

@revdruthatkinson5412 4 года назад

Thank you, so helpful. Do you varnish all your paintings?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

Yes, I do

@mizbuggy 4 года назад

So do we saturate the sponge well BEFORE we use it for the first time?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

The sponge can be dry or lightly damp. No need to fully saturate it won't spread well that way. Lightly spritz with water and wring out

@debbiemacewen 3 года назад

....also....finally something to do with all those pantyhose I never wear. LOL

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 года назад

🤣

@terribowen3065 2 года назад

Hi, Molly. Thanks so much for this video! I’ve been trying this method over the past few days, and one issue I’m running into is that I keep getting foam/bubbles when I run the sponge over the varnish, and it’s hard to get rid of. My sponge was dry initially, and I do have panty hose around it. Any thoughts on why it keeps foaming? I would really appreciate your input. 😊

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 года назад

Try wetting and wringing out the sponge a little this may help with those bubbles!

@terribowen3065 2 года назад

@@MOLLYSARTISTRY Thank you! I’ll give that a try. 😊

@rushriyashahpatel1224 3 года назад

How did you fix it then?

@larynanntapp6333 5 лет назад

I've started going with tilting instead of using the sponge. I don't have any marks and about 5 coats does look like resin!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Yes! Sometimes when I leave too much on the canvas it cracks when I tilt, but yes, it looks so good!

@raelinnz 4 года назад

Hi Molly just found this post, can you tell me do you use Liquitex mixed with water 1to 1...

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

I use liquitex straight from the bottle

@AngelasMixedMediaArtist 5 лет назад

Cool thx

@ebidehad7999 Год назад

جميل جدا شكرا لك

@petra3049 Год назад

Molly Lysol wipes are very toxic so be careful with using those okay. 💖💖

@TwinkiesDesigns 2 года назад

I’m allergic to Lysol wipes and anything with synthetic fragrances. I’d be sad if I got one of your pieces and it had the chemical smell of those products in it.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 года назад

It doesnt have a smell at all. The varnish overtop seals everything in

@PookieDookie277 4 года назад

@mahafatima5965 5 лет назад

The way u jumped looking at ur husband 😂 i laughed out and my husband got scared 😂😂😂

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Bahahaaa

@marjorieflores114 5 лет назад

Hi Molly, I 'm Marjorie, from Ecuador.pls.tell me white May I find all your work. I'm looking for one in special. Tks for u help me. Bye.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Hi! Do you mean for purchase? Most is up in my etsy store www.etsy.com/shop/mollysartistry

@1MamaMSG 2 года назад

Molly, you were the first person I pulled up on YT when I felt I needed to start getting creative. Since then I have made some ridiculous items, but I’ve also made some pretty special ones too for cancer patients or for fund raisers for them. As a retired soldier, crafting or painting was never within my time constraints or abilities. I just want you to know that your painting not only inspires others but it helps those with PTSD, anxiety, etc. Thank you. 🙏🏻

@gyrlsyx7 2 года назад

I love coming back to your "older" videos and just appreciating how far you've come on this journey.

@angelamulryan2845 5 лет назад

Molly, Love your work and how you explain what your doing! I'm new at pour painting and have a couple questions. How long should a painting cure before varnishing and do you use the same sponge for the Liquitex gloss and the Liquitex high gloss varnish?

@jacklangley861 Год назад

Hi Angel, I have the same question about how long till the painting is cured. I was wondering is you found an answer. If you have and you feel like sharing I would surely appreciate it! 😊

@michelel1852 Год назад

Love this video Molly. You are such a kind person to share all your experiences with us. You are a natural teacher.

@bonesgirl302 5 лет назад

I have trouble with lines showing in my liquitex high gloss varnish. I’ve tried different applicators and the big sponge is best, but not good enough. Spray varnish and polycrylic varnish seems to work best.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Every so often, I have lines that show up, but for the most part, with mulitple coats, that goes away for me. If spray varnish works fir you, I would stick with that! There is BP right or wrong with that

@nazm.8795 Год назад

Hi Molly ... your work is amazing... As this video is for some years ago I want to know, "Are you still using this method for varnishing? Using sponge and stocking? Have you tried diluted high gloss varnish with water?" If yes. Which method do you prefer , diluted or not diluted? Thank you so much ❤

@choose2basuccess2 4 года назад

Love your work and thank you for sharing your beautiful paintings. Questions... 1. Do you rinse the sponge once done varnishing or is the wetness from the varnish? 2. How do you keep the backs of your artwork clean? Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

Hi! I do not It rents out the sponge I keep it in a plastic bag and reuse it multiple times I do not do much to the backs of my paintings if it's a commission piece then I will tape off the backs but if not I leave them be

@katq4503 5 лет назад

Approx how many coats of varnish do you end up using?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

3 to 4 normally.

@katq4503 5 лет назад

@@MOLLYSARTISTRY Thank you!

@erinvisser7482 5 лет назад

I have been doing paint pouring for about 4 months but had not found a good varnish method until I saw your video for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I varnished a bunch yesterday. Question- how do I avoid the foam like bubbles you can get from the sponge? Or avoid bubbles at all? Thanks.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Rub on with a tshirt or add the pantyhose over the sponge

@franpost9800 5 лет назад

Love the idea of the sponge. You are such a great teacher AND great artist! Thank you.

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@Dionne2U2 2 года назад

Agree!

@mariwarnick5710 5 лет назад

Molly, it is interesting that you use the varnish after your painting is dry. I use the acrylic high gloss varnish as my medium, when mixing my acrylic paints, and they all come out perfectly, looking like they have been varnished. Maybe you could try it one time and see what you think. I used to use Flotrol with my acrylic paints, but ended up with matte finish, and I wanted more of a glossy finish, so I just experimented and am now not wasting so much money! 😁 Good luck! Love you and your videos! Mari

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

Thank you! I use gloss medium and varnish in most of my pouring mediums. But it still doesnt offer the full UV protection that adding the full varnish as the finishing layer does. So I do both!

@vetalverson7401 5 лет назад

Anyone who pours can answer these questions:: Do I have to use silicone ??? And when I learn this art, if I make one for a grandchild, will it still be good, say, 20 years from now? ( I’ll be in heaven ) so they can’t ask me what happened, and they love everything I make for them. Thanks in advance!

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 5 лет назад

you do not have to use silicone at all and i rarely do anymore. no one knows when adding silicone how long the paints will last or any of the other additives for that matter, but if you use artist grade materials yes they should last, especially if you varnish over them

@vetalverson7401 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Molly!

@CatherineWhelanCosten 3 года назад

How do you finish the backs of your paintings, do you clean them up, paint them or cover them with paper and do you install a hanging wire or leave them as they are? thank you for your videos, I love every one of them. Very helpful and so inspirational

@raynelandstrom5197 3 года назад

Have you ever tried the spray varnish. I'm curious how it works, or not? Love your videos ❤️

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 года назад

Yes it does!

@creativecapsule7464 4 года назад

Thank you Molly for sharing this info! I love your work and your thorough explanation!

@jennifermadrid7894 3 года назад

What about spray varnish? Is spray ok to use?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 3 года назад

Yes that is ok as well

@1_recomendation 4 года назад

Watched... nd now u r actually and officially my art teacher..❤❤

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

❤

@jessicacourtright5174 4 года назад

I love learning from you! Everyday I enjoy happy painting!!! Thank you.

@salonikhanna5503 4 года назад

Thanks for explaining this process so well. Both you n your paintings are amazing.

@vetalverson7401 5 лет назад

Thank you Molly, this is video I was looking for, I haven’t poured my first canvas yet, but getting closer everyday, with the info all you artists are willing to share.❤️❤️❤️

@janekimbrough4225 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this. I have been trying your technique but I am still getting streaks. What do I need to change? Also, Have you ever done a video on how you package your art to ship or where you get your floating frames?

@janvanderwijk7953 Месяц назад

hi one question: if you start with the sponge for the first time, it is not yet saturated, is that a problem?

@jlynnstapleton9674 4 года назад

I ADORE the black & neon colour swipe!

@heureka2758 Год назад

Would you recommend spray varnish? Seems much easier. But is it good quality?

@culateru2much 3 года назад

Thanks for this, how often do you change out the nylon.

@CharlieArtistry 2 года назад

I found polyurethane interior gloss. It doesn't smell and leaves a nice shine. Has anyone used it before? Just curious.

@belindarocha1906 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing! I needed a good technique for varnishing.

@alzenirsimonsen7796 Год назад

I touched my paint to be sure it was dry and it peeled how to fix it before varnish ?😢

@kymholcomb7534 10 месяцев назад

Okay you're using a spong and said it'll absorb the Varnish do you wet it ?

@taramitrovka2942 2 года назад

Molly, I had a question...how do you clean dust off of a painted canvas? I had poured a painting a month ago and it dried fully in my "studio" (garage). But the contractor working on my house started cutting tile in there and it's a dust ball now. I don't want to smear or liquefy the paint. I need to varnish it and know it needs to be cleaned first...I wasn't sure if lysol wipes would make mud with the dust

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 года назад

Yes you can wipe with cloth towel or lysol wipe should be fine!

@janedurham7135 2 года назад

Hello Molly, I do hope you see this message. I’ve been watching how u varnish as I’m going to start using varnish rather than resin because I always manage to miss a tiny spot !!!! When you say ur sponge is saturated is that with water or varnish ? Thanks from Jane in Bonnie but very cold Scotland…..

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 2 года назад

Hi! You can saturate with either, i just keep it a little damp!

@crisphil2488 4 года назад

I have had trouble varnishing-lots of brush marks-I’ve ruined a couple of paintings, maybe more than a couple lol. Have you ever varnished a painting, only to want to paint over it again? (I’d hate to waste these canvases which I’ve varnished poorly.) If so, what did you do to make the varnished surface receptive to paint? Coz I imagine, paint would just slide off of a varnished surface. I’m guessing I’d need to sand it?

@MOLLYSARTISTRY 4 года назад

I would maybe gessoe over it. I havent done this, but you will have to be careful of cracking once it is sealed because the paint can breathe from underneath to dry evenly