Liquitex - Professional Acrylic Satin Varnish Medium

Seal your acrylic work with a transparent, satin acrylic layer which is breathable, permanent and protects against UV damage.

Techniques:

• Acrylic paints & medium

• All acrylic surfaces

Character

• Lightfast & archival
• Permanent
• Non-yellowing
• Flexible & non-cracking
• Water-resistant when dry
• Intermixable with all Liquitex materials

What it does

• 100% acrylic polymer varnish adds a satin 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
• 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 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 re-varnish area
• While applying, look for surface bubbles and even them out immediately
• Apply 1-2 thin coats, allowing at least three hours dry time between coats
• If you require more than two layers, first use Gloss Varnish as a base layer and build to your desired thickness, then apply Satin Varnish as your top coat

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
• Do not 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