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Question by  a1wessels (17)

What can I do if I have been varnishing oil paint too early?

 
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Answer by  MusicalKate (109)

Well I'm not sure what you can do. Your oil paint will definitely crack later on since you varnished too early. You could maybe put a retouch varnish on it after a few months which may or may not solve the problem but I won't say it works.

 
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Answer by  ClaudiaD (136)

It is recommended to use distilled turpentine, Artist White Spirit or Sansodor to remove the varnish using a lint-free cloth. Change out the cloth often so that the paint and varnish doesn't spread and ruin the painting.

 
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Answer by  Momof3boys (83)

You could try a test in a corner of the oil painting with some paint thinner. Try to lift a tiny bit off with a soft cloth. Wait until the test had dried and see if it is going to work. If it does work in very small sections.

Reply by JoeyT (78):
Wow I think I would take it to a shop to get it done because I would screw it up. Maybe even call and talk to an art restorer at a local museum since they have a lot of experience with all sorts of canvas and oil paint problems.  add a comment
 
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