MAKERS Glossy Varnish for Paintings

Seal your acrylic work with a transparent, high gloss acrylic layer which is breathable, permanent and protects against UV damage. The perfect high gloss, non stick, protection for coating acrylic, oil or water based paints.

What it does

• MAKERS Glossy varnish adds a high gloss sheen, protects and resists dirt retention

• Dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface

• Increases brightness and color saturation

• Adjusts and unifies surface sheen

• Improves surface durability - ideal when shipping or exhibiting

• Protects colors from UV light damage

• Resists discoloration - yellowing and fogging - caused by humidity, heat and UV

• Depending on the substrate it allows surface moisture to pass through and breathe

• Allows for easy cleaning without fear of damaging the acrylic paint film

• Has excellent levelling properties - will not hold brush marks

• Use on flexible or rigid supports

• Designed for interior and exterior use

How to use it

• As this is permanent, do a patch test first

• Before varnishing ensure paint surface is fully dry (48 hours-1 week depending on thickness)

• Ensure your space is well ventilated and dirt and dust-free

• Place the artwork flat on a surface - always varnish in one direction

• Use long, even strokes, covering the surface top to bottom while moving from one side to the other - don\'t go over bits you have missed but leave to dry and then re-varnish area

• While applying, look out for surface bubbles and even them out immediately

• Apply up to three thin coats, allowing at least three hours dry time between coats

How not to use it

• Do not shake or vigorously over-brush as this can result in surface bubbles and a foggy, hazy look when dry

• Don\'t apply with a roller or sponge brush

• Don\'t thin with water

• Don\'t apply in one thick coat, but several thin coats, to avoid brush marks, drips and cloudiness

• Don\'t go back over areas you have already done, as this can cause clouding

• Don\'t attempt to remove once applied

MAKERS Acrylics and Pouring range are formulated and manufactured in Indonesia from suppliers who share our ethical principles and objectives. By sourcing locally we are becoming Indonesia’s leading artist acrylic paint manufacturer offering quality paints at an affordable price. The manufacturing process strives to be ECO friendly and involves no animal testing whatsoever.

250ml thick glass bottle for easy grip and use.

Can be used on acrylic/oil paint canvas, watercolor paper, wall, ceramic.