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How to Finish Paper Vine Woven Items | Acrylic Varnish Coating Tutorial

Learn how to finish and protect your completed paper vine woven items with a simple two-step acrylic varnish coating process! This essential tutorial walks you through preparing a diluted varnish solution, applying it to your piece, and adding a final brush coat for lasting strength and UV protection. What You'll Create: Rather than building a new project, this tutorial teaches you the essential finishing technique that protects and strengthens any completed paper vine piece. You'll learn my two-step varnish coating method -- a diluted solution wash followed by a dry-brush varnish coat -- that locks your weaving in place, seals exposed rod ends, and adds durability without changing the look of your finished work. Skills You'll Learn: ✨ Mixing the varnish-to-water ratio (2:3) for a penetrating finish solution ✨ Applying the diluted varnish solution evenly over a completed piece ✨ Setting up a proper drip-drying station with knitting needles ✨ Monitoring and managing solution pooling during the drying process ✨ Applying a thin, even dry-brush coat of acrylic varnish ✨ Removing excess varnish and drip marks with a stiff brush ✨ Deciding when finishing is necessary vs. optional for your projects What You'll Need: • Matte acrylic varnish (water-based) (UV-resistant recommended) • Warm water • A container for mixing the solution • Two dry, stiff brushes (for applying varnish and removing drip marks) • Gloves (to protect your hands) • Two thick knitting needles (for a drip-drying rack) • Tray • A completed, fully dried paper vine woven item Why Finishing Matters: Finishing your woven pieces isn't just cosmetic -- it's structural. The diluted varnish solution penetrates deep between the strokes in your weaving, acting like glue to lock everything in place and creating a thin protective film. The second dry-brush coat adds an extra layer of durability. The result? A piece that's noticeably harder and more resilient, with UV protection if you use a UV-resistant varnish -- all without any visible change in appearance. And if you're working with small, sturdy items that won't face harsh conditions, I explain why you can skip finishing entirely. It's your choice. Ready for More Projects? Explore our complete collection of weaving tutorials, kits, and refill supplies on our Learn to Weave page: https://weevyn.com/pages/learn-to-weave This tutorial covers everything you need to know about protecting your paper vine creations. Whether you're finishing a small decoration or a large basket, the process is exactly the same -- mix your solution, coat evenly, let it drip dry, then apply a thin brush coat of acrylic varnish (without water). Once dry, your piece will be harder and more durable while looking exactly the same as before. Subscribe for more paper vine weaving tutorials and let us know in the comments what projects you're planning to finish -- we'd love to hear about your creations! #PaperVineWeaving #WeavingFinishing #AcrylicVarnish #PaperVineTutorial #Weevyn #BasketWeaving #WeavingTechnique #FiberArts #PaperVineCrafts #DIYCrafts #CraftFinishing #TraditionalCrafts