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Liquitex Matte Varnish

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Description
Application

Archival non removable

Low viscosity - very fluid.
Produces a matte finish
Does not drastically reduce colour depth as does Matte Medium.
100% acrylic polymer varnish. Water soluble when wet. Good chemical and water resistance when dry.
Dry to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface that is resistant to retention of dirt.
Resist discolouring (non-yellowing, non-fogging) due to humidity, heat and ultraviolet light.
Depending upon substrate, allows moisture to pass through (breathable).
Will not crack as surface expands and contracts during temperature and humidity changes. Applicable for any acrylic painted surface (flexible and rigid) on canvas, paper, wood, stone, Plexiglas, etc.
Not for use over oil paint.
Flexible, archival, non-yellowing and water resistant when dry.
For interior use only

This varnish is not removable, if you want a removable varnish see the soluvar.

Read more about Liquitex Matte Varnish Flexible Surface

Apply as a final varnish over dry acrylic paint.
Varnish surface and environment must be clean, dry and dust free.
Acrylic paintings must be completely dried and cured for a minimum 48-72 hours before varnishing.
Application may be done by brush or spray. Generally a sprayed application will be thinner, smoother and more even. Rolling or sponging application is not recommended.
If more than 1 varnish coat is desired, apply 1-2 coats of Liquitex® Gloss Varnish before applying a final coat of Liquitex Matte Varnish.
Caution: Acrylic paints and mediums become increasingly brittle in cold weather. Do not apply below 60 degrees.

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Never go back..... - Liquitex Matte Varnish Flexible Surface 473ml

This is the first time I've used Liquitex Matte Varnish after being a long time user of their Satin. I am now a total convert and won't go back to Satin. Love the matte, takes the sheen off the painting so that you don't get distracted at different angles. It's a gem to use, no brush marks and easily diluted with water. Love this! Dawn Maciocia (Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom) on 19 Aug 2012

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Splendid matte varnish - Liquitex Matte Varnish Flexible Surface 237ml

I used this varnish on a couple of paintings made with acrylic paint pens. The recommendation on the bottle was to first apply a coating of gloss varnish before applying the matte varnish. I did this and it worked fine although to ensure no gloss showed through the matte I had to apply two layers of matte. The finish was excellent with no sheen at all. To be used with acrylic but I think I shall also try it over coloured pencil, why not? Glyn Rand (King's Lynn, United Kingdom) on 30 Jun 2016

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good product - Liquitex Matte Varnish Flexible Surface 473ml

originally ordered the smaller one to try out. I use liquitex paints so it seemed the natural choice for varnish. Was pleased with how easy it was to use and ended up ordering the bigger one. Prefer Matt as I don't like the shine of glossy. Shirley Whittaker (Oldham, United Kingdom) on 10 May 2016

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