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

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.

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.

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.