Do you varnish your LBM transfers?

[qazbnm]

Well, this is the first time I'm using LBM transfers (they are wonderful btw). And I'm wondering if I should varnish them or not. Afraid to screw it up now 

[Drunkendwarf]

Same question about their banners; and I was wondering why there is white around the bannerpole (in the midst of the two flagsides).

DJ

[Cubs]

Yes yes yes.

The transfer itself is very delicate and vulnerable, so touch up any white areas showing round the edges with a dark shade and make sure you give it a layer of brush-on varnish before you spray varnish at the end.

[DoctorPete]

I let the shield transfers set overnight then brush on a varnish the next day.  Keeps 'em safe. Never used his banners, so I can't comment there. 

[Mitch K]

Yep. Let them dry (overnight), then a coat or two of gloss (Pledge or yacht varnish), then some Galleria matt to finish.

[qazbnm]

Thanks. I'll go with a coat of gloss and a coat of matt varnish then! I Have a can of Testors but haven't tried it yet as I'm afraid of clouding because of bad weather conditions.

[redzed]

if you varnish (waterbased/acrylic) the shield before applying the transfer it will stick a lot better and be less prone to any air bubbles.

[qazbnm]

I varnished the shields some days ago, and while doing it read the instructions again. Turns out it says you should varnish them