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Michael Robinson

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I have already produced a book which deals in detail with composition and how it is an integral part of a successful painting. If you're interested in reading this, contact me and I will be happy to give you a URL so you can read it online. At present I am in the process of gathering material for a different kind of art book which studies the mental processes, the philosophy and the spiritual side involved in producing or appreciating a painting or any artwork at all for that matter. If you can offer any enlightenment about your personal feelings towards what you do or what you feel about what you do, what your aims are or all how you view your creative efforts. If I quote you I promise to give you full recognition when the time comes. Thank you in advance. John

Dennis Spicer

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Not used it myself but I am tempted to say warm a small amount in a double boiler or even perhaps in a microwave set on low.

Syd Edward

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I would strongly advise against turps in a microwave . Not only will it leave a nasty smell in the microwave , if it doesn't explode or set the thing on fire.Divorce would only be half the story if you are married.Turps give off fumes and fumes are known to cause explosions. Ask Dennis if he will reconsider his advice........Syd. :-(

Angela Kingham

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Beeswax & Turpentine? It's more like wax polish than varnish??

Syd Edward

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that's what I thought too Mel but I thought there must be some other ingredients. I certainly would use some of the other firms varnish if this one is oly as you suggest , something you do the coffee table with........Syd

Dennis Spicer

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oops yes, must have overlooked the turps bit when I posted in haste. You didn't live in that house that was demolished by an explosion did you?
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Haven't used the Michael Harding varnish - what did you think of it, once applied?  I used to use stuff called Matwax, of which I still possess a tiny quantity, but I've not seen it on sale for a long time now - made by Rowney, I think (quick check ... yes, Rowney: ie, my little tub of it is so old it pre-dates the Daler-Rowney merger).  I'm very cautious with varnishes these days ...so many that were recommended years ago (Copal, Dammar, Mastic, for instance) are not not recommended at all today: especially Copal, and Copal Oil as a medium.  I currently use Winsor and Newton's Gloss Varnish, after 8 months' or so drying time....  would be interesting to know which varnishes others have tried, and which they prefer?