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FINISHING
Give the entire piece two coats of Jo Sonja’s Clear Glaze Medium. Dry completely. I like to let my piece dry over- night. Give the entire piece three coats of Jo Sonja’s Poly- urethane Satin Varnish. I have recently started to mix my varnish with Jo Sonja’s Flow Medium instead of water. I do this to make the varnish easier to apply. Use just as
much of Jo Sonja’s Flow Medium as needed to help the varnish flow smoothly. To ensure the durability of the varnish, do not over-dilute. A 3⁄4" wash brush would work well on this piece for varnishing. It is a good idea to use a brush that is designated as a varnish brush. Varnish may reactivate dried paint in a brush creating unwanted color on your piece.
artist’s sketch
Whimsical folk artist Kim Warren has been painting and teaching in local craft shops, for SDP chapters in Southern California, and in her own home studio for over 25 years. Kim has been a member of SDP for over 20 years. She loves to share the enjoyment she gets from painting with others. Write to her at 13903 Bordeaux St., Bakersfield, CA 93314 or email her at kimmbearly2003@yahoo.com. See more of Kim’s artwork and her available pattern packets at www.warrensart.com, or WarrensArt on Etsy.
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