[Workshop] Sealing Miniatures

To seal painted miniatures, I use Golden Polymer Varnishes with UVLS.  I apply by brush with 1 coat of a gloss finish and then one coat of a matte finish.  According to Golden Artist Colors, the varnish dries to touch by 30 minutes and a second coat can be applied in 1-3 hours.  The label on the containers states that the varnishes require 1-3 hours to dry and 3-6 hours before you can apply a second coat.  From my experience, the drying time is closer to what the website suggested. I think the drying time written on the bottles is to be on the safe side. Flock for the base is added after both varnish coats have been applied.

First Coat:Gloss (Golden Artist Colors) - 3 parts varnish to 1 part water measured with a dropper.

Second Coat: Matte (Golden Artist Colors) - 3 parts varnish to 1 part water measured with a dropper.

Gloss coat provides a stronger protection than matte does for a miniature; however, gloss varnish leaves a shiny appearance. The second coat I put on the miniatures, is a matte varnish.  This would provide a second layer of protection and also removes the shiny appearance caused by the gloss varnish.