Comments on: You Asked – Seal Acrylic Painting?

By: Amy Smith

Amy Smith — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:25:45 +0000

I have used Minwax and then, as it is too shiny for my taste, I apply a coat of matte acrylic sealant over that. The Minwax REALLY makes the colors pop and the matte finish over the top takes some of the shine away.

By: prachi

prachi — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:40:57 +0000

Please tell me if acrylic paints can be used for painting serving trayzs…in that case if i wash the paint the paint goes away… which material shud i use to seal the paint on the trays… and which are the companies that manufgacture sealers in India.

By: EB Organic Salon

EB Organic Salon — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:43:16 +0000

I paint in oil most of the time and it does not require finishing such as that, but if apply an acrylic background to the canvas, then I always put a finish on it with the luster depending on the subject matter. Thank you.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:50:29 +0000

Patrice, I am asking this for an artist friend of mine…do you recommend any specific brand of water based sealant for acrylics? Thanks

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 03 May 2010 03:50:06 +0000

I too am thinking of trying out oils on top of acrylics, as I do portraiture and I’d like to see if I can get some better blending going.

I have two questions…what product is the ‘best’ product to put upon acrylics? I have had some uneven results with ‘brushing it on,’ in the past. I also heard someone mention sprays. Could you tell me what spray you used that gave a nice sheen?

And, again, since I am thinking of putting an oil finish in certain areas of my canvas, what finishing should I then use?

Any help would be appreciated!