Susan Melrath

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@cinnamongypsea 2 ай бұрын

Presuming you wipe down after wet steel scrub ? Also if you knew you were going to not want the high sheen is there another product you might have used instead of the gel ??

@SusanMelrath 2 ай бұрын

Yes to wiping down. The reason to use the gloss product is to maintain clarity and protect the acrylic paint beneath it. Matte mediums won’t do that as well.

@grandma.p 5 ай бұрын

What can you do if you accidentally put on too much wax? Can it be fixed? Even if it's been on for a month?

@SusanMelrath 5 ай бұрын

The excess wax can be removed with mineral spirits. Apply with a cloth or towel, let it sit a minute, then wipe off with clean towels. Let it dry and harden again, and re-buff. See if that does the trick.

@kurkeka 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful! You prevented me from making a big mistake. Thanks!

@GloriBart Жыл бұрын

Good morning, I usually use 3 layers of wax. how many layers is this before buffing???

@SusanMelrath Жыл бұрын

I only use one layer, but the buffing would always be on final last layer.

@kristinclark4767 Жыл бұрын

It’s fast. What blue did you start with?

@SusanMelrath Жыл бұрын

Ultramarine.

@paulareeveslmt Жыл бұрын

What a good idea!

@elizabethlankford2104 8 ай бұрын

I recognized your voice immediately from 2 years of CVP. I googled to see if I could use a buffer on canvas. So glad to know I can. Even a 20x20 just got me perspiring. Thank you!

@dianneeagle4686 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever get bubbles?

@SusanMelrath Жыл бұрын

Not if you move slowly.

@susanmccreevyartist Жыл бұрын

Really helpful Susan, thanks so much for filming your process!

@senayasik7630 Жыл бұрын

Yummy :)

@senayasik7630 Жыл бұрын

You elevate the image in the photo to a whole new level. Thank you for sharing!

@jo-anngodenir8860 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Susan. I enjoyed hearing about your thought process and learning how you use some of the same tools I do. Always a pleasure to watch you paint!

@darlenelaguna Жыл бұрын

Very helpful - thank you for sharing and hope to see/hear/read more from you!

@juliehooper1360 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan. It is helpful to see and hear how you make your choices. And why. Your very generous. ❤

@peggybogardus9340 Жыл бұрын

How generous of you to share this, Susan. I love your work. I will watch this many times! Can’t wait for your workshop!

@kimberolson8752 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great to hear the narrative and see your process.

@SusanMelrath Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Anadiaz-br1jr Жыл бұрын

Please post more often !!!! Thank you

@Anadiaz-br1jr Жыл бұрын

Susan love your simplicity and color palette my goodness it is amazing thank you for sharing the process.

@SusanMelrath Жыл бұрын

Thank you and my pleasure to share ❤

@barbarajeffers4223 Жыл бұрын

Yes very interesting , I also like to know where I am going with my art even though the marks themselves are random and playing. Playing within boundaries...

@SusanMelrath Жыл бұрын

Great way to describe it.

@kathyschmierer3021 Жыл бұрын

Move that hair out of your face, great presentation. :)

@KathleenF-ek8hz Жыл бұрын

Question - if you applied a layer and it shows brush strokes, can you add another layer to even it out?

@SusanMelrath Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure which product you're asking about? The leveling gel doesn't really hold brushstrokes, so you shouldn't have that problem. Soft gel gloss should be applied with a trowel, so no brushstrokes there either.

@Shirley0850 Жыл бұрын

I love the carving idea! Wow!

@jamillael-shafei4324 Жыл бұрын

What is the percentage of alcohol? They usually come in 70% or 90 % alcohol

@SusanMelrath Жыл бұрын

Either will work.

@paulinejansart Жыл бұрын

Ok, that will totally come in handy to avoid using elbow grease. 🤭😬

@michellegraven7786 Жыл бұрын

Ooo… another ‘power’ tool to add to my list!!! ❤️

@SusanMelrath Жыл бұрын

Dorland’s or Gamblin are both good. Here’s a link but there are many brands to choose from. WEN 10PMR 10-Inch Waxer/Polisher a.co/d/hGPZqV5

@lindablackerby9819 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. I hate the buffing part. Can you share a link to this one? Also, what brand of cold wax do you prefer?

@shoeshopyoga 2 жыл бұрын

Amazingly helpful video. Thanks Susan!

@tonyfuller7547 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I have been stressing over a wonderful painting that ended up with cracks and pits and I couldn't find a way to them but I persevered and came to your video. Bless you for your honesty and a thorough way of getting much needed information out there.

@actorsconservatory8609 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I cannot thank you enough. You have saved me so much time and effort! You've answered questions I have had for years!

@bevjack1 2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much! A wonderful education!

@y2kgalaxee 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so helpful and genial! Love your videos!❤️ thank you for teaching us great things!

@maggiestanley3433 2 жыл бұрын

These are also available at hardware stores (maybe only where there is a cold season?) as foam tubular pipe insulation, with the side opening already slit or perforated. Not sure if they get discounted seasonally as well… guess that would be during the pool noodle months, so maybe one of the versions would be discounted at any given time of the year. Ha. 👍 Great packing idea!

@maggiestanleyart4242 2 жыл бұрын

lol - I didn’t realize I had two KZbin accounts. 🤷‍♂

@SingYourselfWell 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you Susan. Just listened to your podcast with Nick. Doing CVP right now and was wondering wth Leveling Paste is, haha. So far I've only used it to "glue" scraps onto my 3 boards, haha. Now I have a whole lot more respect for what it can do. So thank you! 💖

@lindadunn4762 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for these generous videos. I don't use these gels often, and check back with your instructions each time. Also send my students here. Many thanks.

@SusanMelrath 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome! Glad these are helpful.

@fluteDurga 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Lovely painting !!

@jeaniebrandt8823 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Susan, can I apply the Golden self leveling gel that I have over some Windsor Newton Satin Varnish that I already applied to help smooth the many surfaces of a large 30x40 collage where the papers are slightly different thicknesses? Thank you

@cheryljefferson2502 3 жыл бұрын

If the self levelling gel sometimes cracks, why don’t you just use the soft gel only for the isolation coat? You produce wonderful, informative videos. I live in a remote part of Canada and do not have art classes around me so your videos are very much appreciated. Thank you

@SusanMelrath 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad the videos are helpful, Cheryl. I think soft gel is a great alternative but it does take a little practice to apply with a trowel. Give it a try on a test board before applying to your painting!