a problem while finishing

[peterfawzy]

hello guys,
when i tried to finish a zebra portrait i used a black spray like 3 layers , then when i tried to apply a wood varnish (with a piece of cloth) to make it more shiny, the thinner that i used to thin the varnish removed parts of the black spray i applied before .. the net result that i need is, a shiny black smooth color but not too shiny. i bought sealer , thinner wood varnish and oily based wood stain , and i don't know what to use with what .
the wood is plywood.
forgive me guys but i know nothing about finishing
thanks
peter

[wood-n-things]

Paint it black then use a spray on clear gloss poly. You will get the shine you are looking for. You can also just use a spray gloss black paint.

[tdub4ever]

I just bought so black paint to use, it's satin black. Not too shiney or flat. Don

[WGR]

Personally I don't use black spray paint I have started using black indelible ink for ink pads,, it wipes on great soaks in well and doesn't come off when you apply a varnish, shellac etc. and it does a great job of ebonizing if that's the look you want. just my 2 cents.

[peterfawzy]

well .. any type of spray here in my country is expensive ... so i will try to avoid sprays and try ink or paint then apply the varnish .. but will the thinner in the varnish remove the ink or the paint ?

[jigsue]

Hi Peter

If you use acrylic based paints and acrylic varnish, there should not be a problem as they are water based (although once hardened, they are waterproof) and do not require spirit thinners.

Sue

[peterfawzy]

o that will be nice to try ..
thanks a lot Mike, Don, WGR and Sue u really helped me