OPEN Acrylics: Sealed vs Unsealed Substrates

[TheMikeTownsend]

Hi Suntanners. while sealing the back might be a good idea if the paper begins to buckle, this video shows us sealing the front of the paper to reduce the paper's absorbency, thereby increasing the working time of the OPEN acrylics. - Thanks for asking! - Mike Townsend, Technical Support, GOLDEN Artist Colors

[suntanners]

Hi, did you seal that watercolor paper on the back or on the front where you were painting? Sorry if this is a stupid question, thanks.

[Telekon5]

Great tip! Sort of obvious but probably overlooked by most.

[mizatavares]

And if you want to use this paints on a wall, what sealer should we use?

Thanks

[GoldenPaints]

Hi, and thanks for the question! Assuming it is an interior wall painted with a latex paint, our GAC 100 is a good choice, although in truth just about any gloss medium will work. If the wall has any texture to it, Soft-Gel thinned 2 parts gel to 1 part water will seal the surface while being very resistant to generating foam. Look for our video on creating an Isolation Coat for some additional tips with this recipe, and make sure to visit our website for complete info on OPEN. Thanks again!