How to protect your painted rocks & stones _ brush on varnish - Liquitex

[@marystevens6758]

I enjoy Your presentations .. they have inspired Me to enjoy stone painting.

[@Hissage]

Thank you for posting. I too did not like the spray , sometimes it was ok but sometimes I had a white tiny bubbles like a powder that ruined my stone ‘look. I follow your advise and bought the varnish and it works beautifully! Thank you !!!

[@levanahbdolak9982]

Thanks so much for sharing your skills with us. So very helpful & love to look at your wondrous stones too.

[@MirandaPitrone]

You are so welcome and thank you for your kind words :)

[@samanthaspeaks4206]

Started watching your channel i started rock mandala painting a few weeks ago. We have a rock hiding club here and i lpve when I go back to where i hid the rocks and they're gone. Ive been abstract painting for years but the mandala painting is so therapeutic. Love it! I also use the high gloss liquitex.

[@donnadiesburg7451]

I would never have thought of using liquitex varnish. You took time to do all this. Thanks again

[@sunnyscott4876]

I used liquid varnish for the first time yesterday. Totally smeared the design everywhere. I think I will definitely stick to the spray clear acrylic. It dries in minutes and doesn't smear the paint on the rocks.

[@MirandaPitrone]

what a bummer. I have never had that happen with good paints and letting it dry enough

[@katherinehaught7950]

OH, l was so sorry to hear about your project being ruined!! I would have cried for a long time. I know you will never forget that day. Bless your heart. These pieces are incredible & l just hope l’ll be able to produce something like yours one of these days. I’m going to start collecting the supplies l’ll need. It’s so exciting. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful art.❤️❤️❤️

[@MirandaPitrone]

lesson learned :) Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and words!! It is pretty budget friendly if you just get some basics....brushes/tools …..the rainbow of paint ...rocks....then a simple varnish :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXdppR3ebeebas

[@manalkandeel9544]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your beautiful rocks 🌹

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you kindly

[@BodaciousBeverly]

Here's a cool tip I learned: If you place your painted stone on a cheap, "spiky" plastic soap holder, you don't have to worry about it sticking to the paper underneath, and it allows airflow to dry the underside easily.

[@MirandaPitrone]

What a cool idea!!

[@adriankap2978]

Thank you so much so this well made video and even happier that it's completely non toxic as you said in your comment and links below the video. Not everyone reads that so I'm encouraging everyone to. I'll be getting that for my outdoor rocks. So cool and amazing of your Rock Art that pops after applying. You're the best!

[@Irene-ph3ld]

Thank you for sharing ! I recently started rock painting. I’ve seen several tutorials but no one mentions the varnish they use! It's so important

[@MirandaPitrone]

Glad it was helpful! Yes Varnish is key!!

[@pw7030]

My 1st piece ever I poured DecoArt varnish on it and spread it over my rock and watched my paint smear all over the piece! I only use sprays after that.

[@MirandaPitrone]

I am not sure what paint you used, but I have never had that happen with Decoart. Sometimes if you overwork it with the brush it will smear or if you used acrylic markers

[@GillHuyton]

Do you find the posca colours run when you apply liquitex? I’ve tried leaving them to dry for a couple of days, but still get some bleeding especially black on a white gesso base. Love how liquitex looks though and love following your videos

[@barbaragolden3620]

Great video!!!! Thank you so much

[@pepsi12748]

Miranda does the varnish wash out of the sponge brush or do you toss the brush out? Just bought my first bottle of Liquitex varnish? Thanks :)

[@jenniferbayliss3411]

Very helpful thank you😃👍🏻

[@barbaraduffell8179]

Thanks for sharing this information. Really made the colors brighter! Love it..♥💕

[@oneseekinglight9491]

Could you apply the Liquitex Varnish like they do Resin - Gloves and rubbing the stone till all coated then left to dry - how do you think that would go?

[@MirandaPitrone]

It works great 👍

[@JiM-SWEET-art]

Is it also UV protected? I'm looking to protect paint from fading in the sun. Have you tested anything like that? Thanks.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Yes it is

[@DisneyUpBoilerUp]

@Miranda Pitrone Art I know this video is older, I wondered if you still used the liquitex, or if you have found something better how is the odor of the varnish? Also do you have a video that might show the finished rocks after the varnish has dried? Thank you😊

[@MirandaPitrone]

Still using Liquitex :)

[@jld9107]

Amazing video

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you so much. I hope you found it helpful. A protective clear coat is imperative especially if you are putting stones outside

[@jld9107]

@@MirandaPitrone Thank you so much🤗

[@karenmason1731]

Lovely work! Do you need to let the paint ‘cure’ before you varnish? If so, how long do you wait?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Yes. I usually wait 24hrs till it has dried thoroughly.💖

[@confettinthesky144]

Do they look the same dry as when wet?

[@girthillbill697]

Hi Miranda. Fantastic info. Thanks so much. I do pours on large rocks. Very helpful for me. Cheers to you

[@MirandaPitrone]

Awesome!!! I would love to see some!!!

[@marciamorrow7149]

I live 3 miles from Lake Erie, I guess I should go to Bradstreet Landing and look for rocks! The varnish really makes it pop!

[@JK-wq7op]

I’m a beginner . Love the look of this varnish. Any tips on how to coat the rock with this varnish without it dripping underneath? Some of the varnish slowly dripped underneath the rock and got stuck to the wax paper I had laid it on to dry the top side. I had both sides painted too.

[@MirandaPitrone]

You will have to do one side then the other. I brush around the bottom quick to clean the bottom edge and then I place on a wire rack that is coated with rubber. Many people are using silicone mats to dry their stones too

[@ozgundemirr]

I'm trying stone varnish on wood right now, seems to work well

[@MirandaPitrone]

Yes they are pretty versatile. Great job sounds like fun!

[@B3Kusa]

Thanks for the lovely tutorial. Can you please say what the best paints are for your art? I used acrilic and it peels. Do put a base coat before you start painting? Thanks so much Yael

[@MirandaPitrone]

I use water based acrylics...decoart is a great brand. I seal it afterwards....not usually before.

[@MirandaPitrone]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqioZpJ_dpWcack Which paints for dotting

[@marystevens6758]

I have cleaned my lake beachstone.. should I put anything on stone before I start decorating.

[@sophiaglover4599]

I'm thinking about painting on some rocks out the back for my veggie garden, but I don't want the paint to chip off or scratch. Are all brands of varnish waterproof?

[@MirandaPitrone]

No they are not. Some actually cannot even be used outdoors. I use liquitex because it can be either.

[@mercedescartas3933]

Muy hermoso se queda tu trabajo haciendo uso de esta resina...

[@sabalight2558]

I didn't have some acrylic white anymore and i took gouache for a few spot lines... Does it work to vanish the opanted stone afterwards ? I'm so afraid, the gouache will "melt down" with the varnish ...

[@MirandaPitrone]

I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you. I don't ever use gouache. You could try it on something besides the piece you want varnished and see if it melts it. Other than that I'm leaving this question open for others to answer

[@casiopea1953]

Breathtaking Art work creativity of the Artist🌷💐👍👌🙏💪 Thanks for sharing & Congratulations🌷💐🤗

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you so much! These were two really fun paintings

[@casiopea1953]

@@MirandaPitrone My pleasure 😉 have a pleasant day!

[@casiopea1953]

@@MirandaPitrone My pleasure 😉 have a pleasant day!

[@42710steph]

Hi Miranda, I love your work ! I use Deco art gloss varnish on my rocks, but I have notice the top layer of my paint cracked...do you have any idea why ? Thanks !

[@MirandaPitrone]

The only time I had it crack was when it was heated too high...like someone using a hair dryer to make the paint dry. Other than that I have never had that happen. Sorry. Maybe write decoart? They are so helpful :)

[@SilverScreenJean]

Is it okay to use resin to seal the rock? I like the very shiny look of resin. What do you think? Thx for your help. Great video, too!

[@MirandaPitrone]

I love the look of resin as well. I have not tried it on stones yet....this is one of my goals and project plans :)

[@SilverScreenJean]

Miranda Pitrone Thanks for replying. I am a new subscriber and look forward to viewing all your videos! :)

[@MirandaPitrone]

SilverScreenJean Of course. welcome aboard💕

[@mayraconcepcion1565]

Very very pretty

[@asyouknowit9314]

If you don't varnish the whole stone, is it still protected from the rain? Or is it protected from water to begin with, I know some sealers are ok for getting them wet some are not. Thank you.

[@MirandaPitrone]

This one is waterproof. I am not sure what you mean about not varnishing the whole stone....do you mean will water get under the seal? I do not paint the bottom of my stones, so I do not varnish it. I like having a part of the natural raw stone still showing :)

[@virginiaholliday6952]

Beautiful mandalas. I haven't seen these before. Are they pieces you did on patrion?

[@MirandaPitrone]

No, it is a really old video. The heart was a video I believe. But I never did one for the large stone.

[@Wigglitt]

Thank you very much for sharing 😊 I'm new to rock painting and I'm in the process of researching various things before I take the plunge. I had my misgivings about paint-on varnish since most people swear by spray-ons. However, this has convinced me to give it a go. Regarding the Liquitex itself, there's also one with a green label (which I think is called something like "gloss medium and varnish"). Do you know if this would work on stones at all, or do you only use the one with the orange label? Also, is the product safe to use indoors (with no mask required)? Thank you again - take care 😊

[@MirandaPitrone]

Welcome to rock painting! I'm sure you're going to love it. I usually only use the one with the orange because it has UV protectant. I think they have one with a pink label too that I've used in the past and not had any issues with. As far as the green label is concerned I believe that their green label one is a medium and not a varnish. I might be wrong but I don't think it's meant to seal your piece. I would have to double check with liquid text on that

[@MirandaPitrone]

As far as safety the MSDS sheets state there is no ventilation requirements, no mask requirements. The only suggestion they give is wearing goggles in case it splashes. I've never gotten that animated with my varnish So I have not worn goggles. I barely even noticed a smell when I use it. I've been using it indoors for years

[@Wigglitt]

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply - both are very helpful and informative. I have sent an enquiry via the form on the Liquitex website to see if I can find some answers to my queries. Much appreciated 😊

[@MirandaPitrone]

@@Wigglitt My pleasure I hope it helped

[@reneea7811]

Have you ever used this product to seal a rock that's been decoupaged with Modge Podge? Just wondering if you really have to wait 4 weeks for the MP to cure 😬

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you for your patience with my reply. I was trying to find out. I have not.. I do not ever use Mod Podge. I would think as soon as the MP is dry to the touch, you can apply this. And this is waterproof after....unlike Mod Podge :)

[@21TheSavant]

SOLD I'm SOO getting a bottle of this for my rocks 😍

[@21TheSavant]

bought it LOVE it $23 but worth it LOL

[@MirandaPitrone]

@decoart makes some amazing ones as well. I am just coming into seeing all their other products besides paint. And they are more budget friendly. I only pay $12 for the Liqutex. Where did you see 23?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Michael's sells it for 18 and then they have their 40% off an item coupon..that might work for you

[@MirandaPitrone]

amzn.to/2Du1Ber 8.64 on Amazon right now

[@sashaalentorn491]

Hi! Thanks for this video. You use normal acrylic paint on your stones? I've searching for some days now, bc I want to try to make a garden mosaic, but want to make the tiles myself. I was looking for a kind of paint that resist direct sunlight, but if you use acrylic and then just cover with that varnish, maybe I finally find my solution! Now I need to find a similar varnish here in Uruguay, and star to make my mosaic! A little question, the varnish can be used on a plastic surface? thanks!

[@MirandaPitrone]

This varnish is great for outside...I have not had any problems on stone. I am not sure how it will coat on plastic. It was patchy on glass when I tried it. I switched to multi-surface paints for the glass...the cure without a varnish. But on stone, canvas and wood...it has worked wonderfully :)

[@billmatthey6873]

Airbrush = great finish.

[@whyducks1]

Thank you so much

[@clemenceprosen]

Do you sign your painted rocks? somewhere at the back?

[@MirandaPitrone]

yes...on the back

[@jackieweinberg2717]

Do you varnish the back side?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Some people do. I only varnish the back if I am putting it outside... to seal it💞😉

[@debwestin1957]

I used acrylic paint pens, let it dry for a few days, then used Liquitex varnish. The ink ran and wrecked it. I don't know what I did wrong, if anything. Any idea? I used a base coat of Mod Podge before I used the pens.

[@MirandaPitrone]

What kind of acrylic pens were they?

[@Counselingforlife]

Cool! Do they ever get cloudy? A few of mine just did!

[@katherinehaught7950]

P.S. Be sure to sign & date all of your art. That varnish makes the rock look amazing!!

[@sherrysomach1744]

Thank you. Love your vids.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you :)

[@oromochic1993]

Hi I wanted to paint beautiful stones around my cousin's grave so I need 1.arcylic paint 2. this varnish that you used Do I need some base coat before the varnish?

[@MirandaPitrone]

You do not have to put a base coat...I have painted raw stone before. The background can help to contrast colors or some gesso can fill in pits on the stones.❤🧡💛

[@donnadiesburg7451]

Thank you for this tutorial. We are just going to start and I thought spar urethane was the only choice. it yellows!

[@MirandaPitrone]

oh no...you do not want yellow! yuck!

[@ashleaburgess7618]

Does the stone dry back to the original colour?

[@MirandaPitrone]

If you use a matte varnish it will be closer...but it does change a little bit. Especially with the high gloss

[@bpdesigns4u]

Does the varnish protect the rock from the rain?

[@MirandaPitrone]

absolutely yes

[@sophiestaples3750]

Do you varnish the underside? If so how long do you wait after doing the top? I usually do triple glaze spray but at minus 29 celcius it's not an option..lol

[@MirandaPitrone]

I do not varnish the bottom of my stones, but that is personal preference. I have in the past...but I felt that I really wanted to leave part of the stone "natural" also I do not paint the backs of my stones..so I did not feel it was necessary to waste varnish. The top is touchable after 15 mins or so and Liquitex recommends 3 hrs for drying. But it is dry enough after 1/2 hr to set on the varnished side. I have never had an issue

[@CK-831]

Triple thick spray is the best and I like to spray the entire stone for a more finished look.

[@wendyphillips5660]

Can you use this varnish on canvas also? I have practiced a lot on canvas when I don't have rocks and would love to keep them in pristine condition also?

[@MirandaPitrone]

absolutely! Yes, I use this all the time on my canvases :)

[@louisedery1049]

I like the way you do not paint the entire stone and also have you tried resin? Its beautiful on a painted rock/stone.

[@MirandaPitrone]

I have not tried resin. I would like to...especially on my canvases...I am researching it further. It is a bit expensive for me at the moment.

[@barbaracaldwell6418]

I originally wanted to use the resin due to high gloss but the whole process seemed complicated and messy. I have cats and worried that they would somehow sabotage the project. I purchased Liquitex before I saw this video and applied with a brush. Results were good but I am happy to see your technique and hear how happy you are with the product. Now I know one simple coat will do the trick. Thank you!

[@busybees.r.c.1836]

So can you put this outside? Oh you just said so, yay cant wait to use this on all my rocks!!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Absolutely yes! I've had him outside for Years. Also not sure if this is the video but I was saying in one of my videos how we hit it with the lawn mower and it didn't even take a chip out of the pain it actually did more damage to my lawnmower than it did my stone. I love liquitex

[@busybees.r.c.1836]

@@MirandaPitrone i am so glad i found this cause i was going to coat everything in resin which would be really pricy

[@livvyjos]

Do you seal the back of the rock?

[@MirandaPitrone]

it depends...You do not have to. I like the natural stone showing...sometimes the design wraps around and I do seal the entire stone....so it depends :)

[@daadrian1026]

When I tried to finish my rocks with liquitex it took the painting off. What kind of pens should I be using?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Pintar and arteza are great brands. Once they are dry they will not bleed. Just do not over work the brush on varnish. Sometimes I pour it on parts that I am concerned might bleed

[@ElizabethByer]

Will this varnish work on a rock that is decorated w permanent markers. I tried a spray varnish and it ran the ink.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Depending on the paint markers. I would not recommend. Without testing something else. Draw on a stone and test a few varnishes. Paint pens tend to run

[@MirandaPitrone]

Sometimes I have been able to pour the varnish on...and not use a brush

[@andreamccray6702]

Where do you buy your varnish from???

[@MirandaPitrone]

This varnish has a UV protectant: amzn.to/2V8H5H1

[@sonyarochellehill5401]

do you varnish the back even if you didn't paint it?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Most times I do not...unless the stone is considerably changed in shade by the varnish. If it is a handmade stone I do the back...just so I am sealing the whole stone. However, the natural stones I like to still see some of the stone.

[@sonyarochellehill5401]

@@MirandaPitrone oh ok, sound good.

[@GiselaConte]

How do you clean your sponge brush after using this product?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Gisela Conte It is just a simple rinse with warm water😁

[@starlightglazer9181]

Wonderful work! Thank you for the info.

[@MirandaPitrone]

My pleasure :)

[@pepsi12748]

oop's......Never mind about the sponge brush, I see where you said to just wash it with warm water......Sorry :)

[@nadinepartridge2570]

Have you ever tried Art Resin? Thanks for sharing.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Not yet. I am waiting for a day when my lil guys are not around and I have good ventilation :)

[@nadinepartridge2570]

Art Resin doesn't need ventilation. It's expensive but a amazing product. Hides flaws and brings out the colour. The finish is like glass. No yellowing. The only thing that's important is to cover it while it dries. Also it's self leveling. No brush require. You can even use your fingers with gloves on.

[@JazzyGems111]

I would like to try resin but what about the underside? How do you avoid it from sticking and also leaving a spot?

[@nadinepartridge2570]

@@JazzyGems111 if you are doing rocks be careful not use to much and you should have a rotary tool to smooth the underside. Checkout Rachel Rocks Canada's channel. She resins everything and I believe she has videos on it. Canvas sometimes needs 2 coats and wood usually only 1 coat. Look up Ann Osborne video on resin. I just started using it and it is amazing. And safe and easy to use. Good luck and enjoy. 😊

[@jordanj5877]

Does this ever yellow with time?

[@MirandaPitrone]

It never has in 10+ years

[@mamalovedlavender]

where do you get this product?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Linda Ray I buy it at Michael's💜

[@nadinepartridge2570]

You can also buy resin direct from Artresin.Com or Amazon. It's the same price. There is a chart on artresin.com for how much each piece requires.

[@louisedery1049]

Where do you get your stones?

[@MirandaPitrone]

I live on Lake Erie in Ohio so most are from there. However I am from the East Coast in New England and we go back there 2x a year...I usually come home with a trunk full of stones from the Atlantic...much to the chagrin of my husband...haha

[@katherinehaught7950]

If your husband is like mine l can just hear that conversation. Ha ha!

[@zeenat484]

Hi, M.P. Thanks for important information, Zz.

[@patriciamcolombo4811]

Did you say you have a store? If so what is your web site?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Patricia M Colombo My website is underconstruction, so I am just selling directly off my Facebook Art page for now: P4 MirandaPitrone I am in the processes of getting prices on everything, but if you see something you like in the interim I would be happy to give you the price and payment information.

[@patriciamcolombo4811]

Miranda Pitrone I really love the heart ones . Is there away you can send me pics of them?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Patricia M Colombo Absolutely! Are you on Facebook? You can private message on P4 MirandaPitrone. That is my art page. Or you can email me at [e-mail] and we can go from therr

[@MirandaPitrone]

No store right now...selling from Facebook or you can Email me at mpitrone@gmail :)

[@shellyross2881]

When I did it, it smeared the paint.

[@MirandaPitrone]

I wonder if maybe your paint needed to dry longer or if you brush it too much this will happen. What kind of paint were you using?

[@TealAcrylicArt]

Liquitex is really crap for the outside. Special in rainy weather

[@MirandaPitrone]

I have had stones painted with Liquitex in my garden for years without any problems. Which Liquitex product are you using that did that?

[@sharonfannin5382]

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[@lesliehaylow8687]

It's 2024 and there has been an alligator🦂 spotted in Lake Erie. Be careful if you're out collecting stones.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Yes...but in PA. He will not survive the winter. Thank you so much for thinking of my safety ...I appreciate it :)

[@FrankBoston]

I stop watching “like dislike” videos. Many do. Just FYI

[@MirandaPitrone]

I do not understand what you are saying. what is a "like dislike" video?

[@dcampbell5054]

I don’t understand either.

[@kelldog45]

Frank, what the heck are you saying??