Liquitex Acrylic Varnish – High Gloss Varnish

• Liquitex Acrylic Mediums
• Acrylic 59ml Classic Sets
• Acrylic 59ml Tube Part 1
• Acrylic 59ml Tube Part 2
• Liquitex Acrylic Inks

What it does

• 100% acrylic polymer varnish adds a high gloss sheen, protects and resists dirt retention
• Dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface
• Increases brightness and colour saturation
• Adjusts and unifies surface sheen
• Improves surface durability – ideal when shipping or exhibiting
• Protects colours from UV light damage
• Resists discolouration – 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
• Semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry
• 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 the paint surface is fully dry (72 hours-two weeks depending on thickness)
• Ensure your space is well ventilated and dirt and dust-free
• Place the artwork flat on a surface – always varnish horizontally
• Stir gently before use
• 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 the re-varnish the area
• While applying, look out for surface bubbles and even them out immediately
• Apply up to three thin coats, allowing at least three hours of 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
• Do not use with any non-acrylic media