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Q & A
Question: I constantly have problems when trying to finish with varnish. When I brush it on and then wipe it off, it looks good. However when I brush it on and leave it, I get lots of pimples and bubbles. This usually occurs when I am putting on additional coats of any type of varnish. It must be my technique in brushing. I put the varnish in a separate bucket, use a quality brush, dip up to about a 2/3 length of the bristles and lightly tap on the side of the bucket. I do not scrape on the lip of the bucket. I first apply the varnish by brushing at a right angle to the grain, then follow along the grain using the tip of the brush with light pressure. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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