Things You'll Need
Acrylic varnish, medium gloss
Paper plate
Stiff-bristled paint brush
A stiff-bristled brush works best when applying acrylic varnish.
Acrylic paint, a permanent and water-soluble paint used by artists, has a small amount of sheen when dry. It is, however, possible to make an acrylic painting look shiner and glossier if that is a more desired look.
Step 1
Pour a small amount of varnish onto the paper plate. Dip a clean, dry brush into the varnish.
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Step 2
Apply smooth, even brushstrokes to the surface of the acrylic painting, all in the same direction. Do not overlap brushstrokes.
Step 3
Wait for varnish to dry completely. If you want to add a second coat, make your brushstrokes smooth and perpendicular to the first set of strokes.
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