Resin Versus Varnish. While this varnish is meant for acrylics some claim it is as good as resin!

There is some talk that High Gloss Varnish such as Liquitex is comparable to resin, such as Magic Resin. This varnish is meant for acrylic paintings but some claim it is as good as resin...is it?

[@BeadyEyedBeth]

Tip for the best results: I've been using Liquitex High Gloss Varnish on my painted rocks and other items for years, and it's important to know that if you want a true glass- or resin-like finish you need to put on at least 6-8, or even up to 10 THIN coats, using an brush/sponge that creates as few brush strokes as possible, letting each coat dry thoroughly before applying the next. I use a wedge-shaped makeup sponge. Yes, this method requires a lot of patience and time, but the results are outstanding. If you are tempted to save time by drying each coat quickly using a hair dryer you may end up with fine lines and cracks. The process cannot be rushed.

[@treemaidenart]

I agree Liquitex is good(been using it for about three years. It just doesn't create the same effect as resin(which is a glass like finish) If I were doing painted rocks I would also use high gloss varnish but for most things I prefer resin.

[@jenniferkaczmarek2383]

Thank you for this! Very helpful!

[@MobiusTripMOB]

You've just saved me so much Time !!! thank you so much

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Klay...you are so welcome. I really like the high gloss varnish but it is not the same as resin for sure. Thanks for viewing.

[@artdesign9563]

I have a question if I have landscapes paintings of acrylics can I add resin over these paintings or I should add only acrylics varnish gloss because I'm confused and I don't know which one of them that I can only add it over these paintings?

[@ericaharris8602]

You work with a lot of media. So fantastic! And your voice and accent are so cute. Also, why isn't the resin a 10 for you?

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Erica!...oh Lord...my accent,so typical of a Nova Scotian. This video is quite old so I am not sure what I said about the resin..I love Magic Resin and it comes as close to a ten as it could..Thanks for watching..hope to see you again. Take care Erica!

[@ericaharris8602]

@@treemaidenart so awesome. I'm from Toronto.

[@treemaidenart]

@@ericaharris8602 hey fellow Canadian!

[@gfabulous10]

I agree with you. Could you please tell us what type of resin do you use.

[@treemaidenart]

I use Magic Resin out of Canada...you can get it from Amazon

[@gfabulous10]

@@treemaidenart thank you

[@mariamcdevitt546]

Did you use high gloss liquid text varnish

[@treemaidenart]

yes high gloss liquitex

[@mikehendrickson85]

Good video

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks Mike...such a big difference between the varnish and the resin.

[@mikehendrickson85]

@@treemaidenart The epoxy looks the best, likely why it's so expensive

[@treemaidenart]

The resin is great