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journeyman · 03-19-2009, 08:05 PM

Hi all
I want to make a family picture puzzle. What is the best finish to use over the picture to give a good hard wearing finish. I'm scared all the colours will run if I use a regular clear varnish. The picture is a family photo printed on glossy photo paper using an inkjet printer. Thanks .
Mick

wood-n-things · 03-19-2009, 08:41 PM

Mod podge is supposed to work for this application but if you have another photo that is not as near & dear to your heart try it on that one first.

Others will have more information soon.

JohnB · 03-19-2009, 10:24 PM

G'day Mick,
The best route to go would be spraying the finish.
I use a lacquer.
I've found that the important thing to do is to make the first coat thin and fast.
This sets the ink and prevents it from running when subsequent coats are applied.

It's been along time since I've used a brush on printed stuff, but I think this was the way I eventually worked it out.

Give the pic a spray with artist fixative 1st, then brush on the varnish. Don't muck around with the brush as you are applying it as if you work the finish the ink will run.

Mick print out a couple of small pics and test.

Hope this helps a little

journeyman · 03-20-2009, 09:22 AM

Thanx guys
I don't think I could get mod podge here Mike but there are sealants for decoupage, would they do? I think I'll go down the spray lacquer route John. Sounds simple and not too messy.
Cheers guys
Mick

sawdustus · 03-20-2009, 01:48 PM

Mick, mod podge is a decoupage glue and sealer. I love it. Carter, our puzzle guru, uses Triple Glaze spray. There are several brands available here, hopefully in England also.

george

03-19-2009, 08:05 PM	#1
journeyman Rock 'n Scroller Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 464	Finish Hi all I want to make a family picture puzzle. What is the best finish to use over the picture to give a good hard wearing finish. I'm scared all the colours will run if I use a regular clear varnish. The picture is a family photo printed on glossy photo paper using an inkjet printer. Thanks . Mick __________________ "I can see clearly now, the brain has gone"

03-19-2009, 08:41 PM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 6,019 Blog Entries: 1	Mod podge is supposed to work for this application but if you have another photo that is not as near & dear to your heart try it on that one first. Others will have more information soon. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. I don't make mistakes..I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong. Mike's Wood-n-Things

03-19-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,198	G'day Mick, The best route to go would be spraying the finish. I use a lacquer. I've found that the important thing to do is to make the first coat thin and fast. This sets the ink and prevents it from running when subsequent coats are applied. It's been along time since I've used a brush on printed stuff, but I think this was the way I eventually worked it out. Give the pic a spray with artist fixative 1st, then brush on the varnish. Don't muck around with the brush as you are applying it as if you work the finish the ink will run. Mick print out a couple of small pics and test. Hope this helps a little __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, Stuck in the middle with you. Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

03-20-2009, 09:22 AM	#4
journeyman Rock 'n Scroller Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 464	Thanx guys I don't think I could get mod podge here Mike but there are sealants for decoupage, would they do? I think I'll go down the spray lacquer route John. Sounds simple and not too messy. Cheers guys Mick __________________ "I can see clearly now, the brain has gone"

03-20-2009, 01:48 PM	#5
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,255	Mick, mod podge is a decoupage glue and sealer. I love it. Carter, our puzzle guru, uses Triple Glaze spray. There are several brands available here, hopefully in England also. george __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

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