Glazing problem

RodLamkey wrote

on 22 May 2011 10:46 AM

I recently used a glaze (manufactured by a name-brand reputable artist paint & supply company) that you mix, dissolving crystals in solution. But it beaded up on my oil painting like water on a Simonized car hood! I had painted the picture using high quality oil paints, and let it dry for six months.

The glaze would not adhere to the painting surface until I rubbed it on, let it dry, and applied more, never achieving a uniform finish. 

Has this happened to anybody else? What to do!!

judyl40 wrote

on 24 May 2011 11:11 AM

I'm not sure what you mean by using a glaze on a finished painting. Glazes are traditionally transparent paint applied thinly, by the use of medium, to create variances in colour & value, enhancing the work through it's effects.

If you're looking for a uniform finish on a dry oil painting, then you should be using a varnish, like dammar varnish, which comes either in the crystals or in liquid form, to be brushed on. Varnishing can be tricky...  try googling "Varnishing oil paintings". Lots of info & videos out there to help you out.

RodLamkey wrote

on 24 May 2011 11:36 AM

Sorry, I misspoke; I meant "varnishing". I will re-post. 

Thanks.