> It's either blush or the brushing liquid that's bothering the varnish. I
> always wet sand my epoxy with soap and water before varnishing since the
> blush is water soluble. If it doesn't finally dry, you could try to remove
> the varnish with a scotch bright pad or steel wool and or maybe acitone as
> a solvent with it. don't use strippers since they attack epoxy. Then wet
> sand the entire surface with soap and water. Let it sit for a few days and
> do a trial patch with the varnish. If the varnish is thin it should be
> sandable in a day or two.

> I once painted a chesapeake over blush. It never dried. Never. I had to
> remove it. I don't know chemically what happens. I do know that blush will
> keep oil based paints and varnish from drying no matter how hard you pray.

The varnish came off nicely with brushing liquid and bronze wool. I'll thoroughly clean it, before trying again on a test patch.