Winsor & Newton Matte Varnish, 75ml

Winsor & Newton Artists’ Matt Varnish provides a beautiful, non-reflective finish that protects your finished oil, alkyd, or acrylic paintings. This professional-grade varnish offers durable protection against dirt, moisture, and UV damage, ensuring your artwork remains vibrant and true to its original colors over time. Its quick-drying, non-yellowing formula is easily removable with a solvent, allowing for future restoration. It’s the perfect choice for artists seeking a subtle, elegant finish that enhances their work while providing long-lasting preservation.

Key Features & Benefits

• Non-Yellowing: The clear formula will not yellow with age, preserving the true colors of your masterpiece.
• Matte Finish: Provides a beautiful, non-glossy, non-reflective sheen that reduces glare and enhances the viewing experience.
• Durable Protection: Forms a tough, flexible film that guards against dust, moisture, and environmental pollutants.
• UV Resistant: Offers excellent resistance to ultraviolet light, helping to prevent fading and discoloration.
• Removable: Can be easily removed with Artists’ White Spirit or Distilled Turpentine, which is essential for conservation and re-varnishing.
• Versatile: Suitable for use on oil, alkyd, and acrylic paintings.

Usage Instructions

1. Ensure your painting is completely dry before application. For oil paintings, this can take 6-12 months.
2. Shake the bottle well before use, as the matting agent may settle.
3. Apply a thin, even coat with a flat, wide, soft brush.
4. Do not overwork the varnish. Apply in long, smooth strokes and avoid going over areas that are already tacky.
5. Allow the first coat to dry completely before applying a second coat, if desired, to avoid cloudiness.