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Protecting a picture with spray varnish...

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swiss2008 Thu 30-Jun-22 00:40:28

Hi guys, I want to stick some printed art to perspex and then varnish it so I can put the art outside, I'm going to use wheatpaste to stick the picture to the perspex but I don't know what spray varnish to use, obviously I don't want it to change the look of the picture in any way, any suggestions gratefully received??

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Chardy Thu 30-Jun-22 07:22:56

Mod Podge is good stuff - I've used that in decoupage. Read the can, I guess!
I vaguely remember there being a fixing spray, but that was to keep pastels from deteriorating.
Go into a specialist art shop, and ask their advice, then go home and try it out something that isn't precious is my advice. Not sure that's much help - sorry.

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tiredoldwoman Thu 30-Jun-22 08:40:25

Ooh , I don't know either . I think the paper will go mouldy from the back ? So maybe think about something like building up thin layers of clear yacht varnish on both sides of the art work to seal/moisture proof it ? Then stick it to the perspex ? I would love to see it when finished and on display !

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Lovetopaint037 Thu 30-Jun-22 09:43:44

Really want to see the printed art work. Why outside? I am really curious.

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swiss2008 Sun 03-Jul-22 22:37:16

tiredoldwoman

Ooh , I don't know either . I think the paper will go mouldy from the back ? So maybe think about something like building up thin layers of clear yacht varnish on both sides of the art work to seal/moisture proof it ? Then stick it to the perspex ? I would love to see it when finished and on display !

Not at all that's great thank you!!

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swiss2008 Sun 03-Jul-22 22:38:36

Lovetopaint037

Really want to see the printed art work. Why outside? I am really curious.

I'll try that thanks and upload a pic!

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swiss2008 Sun 03-Jul-22 22:40:16

tiredoldwoman

Ooh , I don't know either . I think the paper will go mouldy from the back ? So maybe think about something like building up thin layers of clear yacht varnish on both sides of the art work to seal/moisture proof it ? Then stick it to the perspex ? I would love to see it when finished and on display !

I'll try that thanks and upload a pic!

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swiss2008 Sun 03-Jul-22 22:41:16

Lovetopaint037

Really want to see the printed art work. Why outside? I am really curious.

sorry I can't seem to delete messages that have gone wrong, but in answer to your question, I'm doing some background art for a seating area...

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NotSpaghetti Mon 04-Jul-22 00:16:31

Could you get it printed directly onto the perspex?

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