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Tusc & Pine Instavar Gloss Picture Varnish 16.9oz + New York Central Colossus Varnish Brush Size 35

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…gloss picture varnish * Crystal-clear, non-yellowing, and nearly odorless * Saturates color and adds new depth * Can be used as a retouch varnish * Acts as a protective coat * Dries in 24 hours * Removable with StudioSolv™ * Made in the USA Perfect For: * Varnishing oils, alkyds, and… When painting is dry to the touch, you can InstaVar it! InstaVar™ Gloss Varnish by Tusc & Pine enriches the colors in your painting under a protective, even sheen. Archival quality varnish for oils, alkyds, and acrylics, the nearly odorless, crystal-clear varnish does not yellow with age. Once your painting is dry to the touch, preserve it by brushing on a thin layer of InstaVar™. You will instantly notice that your colors have a brilliance and depth of color they didn't have before. Key Features: * Archival quality gloss picture varnish * Crystal-clear, non-yellowing, and nearly odorless * Saturates color and adds new depth * Can be used as a retouch varnish * Acts as a protective coat * Dries in 24 hours * Removable with StudioSolv™ * Made in the USA Perfect For: * Varnishing oils, alkyds, and acrylics * Brush application * Enriching colors * Altering paint sheen * Boosting color saturation * Giving your work an even gloss sheen * Bringing up dull sunken areas in a painting * Use in the studio or school * Airplane travel   InstaVar™ may be applied when the paint is dry to the touch and firm in its thickest sections. Some paintings might take 2 weeks to dry, while those in humid areas might take 2 months. If necessary, you can safely remove the varnish with StudioSolv™. Replacing the lid during a varnishing session can help reduce VOC levels in the air. Always work in a well-ventilated area. For your safety, always wash your hands immediately after use, especially before eating. Store the varnish in an airtight container out of reach of children. Safe For Travel By Air! InstaVar™ has a flashpoint of 144°F which classifies it as a combustible liquid by DOT regulations, however, it is considered safer than varnishes with lower flashpoints. InstaVar™ also conforms to FAA and TSA guidelines and can be safely transported by airplane, making it a convenient option for artists who travel. The 3.4 oz bottle is the perfect carry-on size, while larger sizes can be packed in your checked bag. Printable Travel Gudelines InstaVar™ SDS   While InstaVar™ is currently allowed by FAA guidelines, we recommend always checking current regulations before traveling. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, please bring a printed copy of the SDS and travel guidelines to show at baggage check. If the flight is international, please check the policy of your destination country. Learn More See More

Gamblin Oil Painting Must Have Mediums Set of 6

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…can be used to seal panels and is great for oiling out before varnishing. First, it's a terrific all-around lean and thin painting medium. Second, It's ideal for oiling out a painting before deciding if the painting is ready to varnished or if there's more painting to be done. And finally, it's the… True to historic working properties. Safer. More Permanent. Gamblin Oil Painting mediums offer a great deal more than simply extending oil colors. Mediums modify the working properties of oil color from the tube – from a fluid consistency for expressive mark-making to a stiff paste for creating thick, crisp marks. Painting mediums also broaden the visual qualities of our colors – from increasing the transparency of paint layers to creating a range of surface qualities, from high gloss to matte. Gamblin’s family of Galkyd painting mediums and Cold Wax Medium are formulated with Gamsol. We recommend only Gamsol for thinning these materials. Alkali Refined Linseed Oil - Processed from flax seeds. This linseed is the purest and lightest industrially produced variety. Cold Pressed Linseed Oil - Made from the first pressing of flax seeds without heat or chemicals of any kind. Cold Wax Medium - Made from natural white unbleached beeswax. Mix directly into colors. Cold Wax creates an ultra-thick, matte impasto. For greater shine and flexibility mix with Galkyd medium. "Galkyd Gel" - Made from alkyd resin, Galkyd Gel is a colorless oil color additive that accelerates the drying rate of oil colors and enables artists to create thick transparent paintings with a moderate sheen. Galkyd Painting Medium - Alkyd-based resin painting medium that thins oil paints and maintains a strong, flexible paint film. Galkyd speeds the drying rate and is excellent for glazing, providing an enamel-like finish. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Galkyd Painting Medium Lite No.2 - This low viscosity alkyd resin painting medium is a good replacement for traditional damar/ linseed oil/ turpentine combination mediums. Galkyd Lite dries within about 3 hours to a subdued gloss, and will maintain your brush strokes. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. 3-in-1 Oil MediumGamblin 3-in-1 Oil Medium is an all-around lean and thin painting medium that you can think of as a thinner version of Galkyd Lite. 3-in-1 Oil Medium can be used to seal panels and is great for oiling out before varnishing. First, it's a terrific all-around lean and thin painting medium. Second, It's ideal for oiling out a painting before deciding if the painting is ready to varnished or if there's more painting to be done. And finally, it's the perfect tool for preparing wood panels for painting and before priming them with Gamblin Ground. Galkyd Slow Drying Medium - Especially formulated to thin oil colors and give painters extended working time. To use mix equal portions of medium with oil colors to paint wet for at least a day. Since this product should not be diluted, you may want to purchase the larger size. Oil Painting Ground - For strong, bright foundations of oil paintings. Requires only 2 coats. Formulated from alkyd resin, titanium dioxide, and barium sulfate. Stiffer than traditional gesso. PVA Size - Use as a barrier size between linen or cotton canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. Remains flexible and won't yellow, shrink or swell. Poppy Oil - Poppy Oil's slow drying time may be useful for painters using "wet into wet" techniques. Adding 10% volume of poppy oil slows down the drying time of Gamblin Galkyd Painting Mediums. Safflower Oil- Gamblin's Safflower Oil is a pale, slow-drying oil. Safflower oil increases the flow of oil colors and slows dry time. Use sparingly or mix with an equal amount of Gamsol to create a traditional slow-drying, low-viscosity painting medium. Solvent-Free Gel Medium - This unique, non-toxic blend of safflower oil and alkyd resin gives colors more flow and transparency, yet holds brushstrokes well. It has a moderately fast drying rate, increases gloss, and supports the broadest range of painting techniques with the least compromise across color, dry time, texture, and mark-making. Contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. Solvent-Free Fluid Medium- Gamblin's Solvent-Free Fluid Medium gives oil colors more flow and transparency. It has a moderately fast drying rate that increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, this medium is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. Stand Oil - Vacuum-bodied heavy oil, which can be used in painting and glazing mediums. Dries to an enamel-like finish. See More

Chelsea Classical Studio Complete Oil Painting Mediums Sampler Set

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…Lavender Retouch Varnish offers superior, classic protection for your finest oil works without any harsh, dangerous fumes. Made with pure damar resin and CCS Lavender Spike Oil Essence, this varnish allows for both protection and breathability. What: Handcrafted Lavender Retouch Varnish Why:… Allows for both protection and breathability for your finest oil works Chelsea's Retouch Varnish offers superior, classical protection for your finest oil works. It's the safe alternative for use in the studio--with no harsh, dangerous fumes and a distinctive lavender scent. Lavender Retouch Varnish offers superior, classic protection for your finest oil works without any harsh, dangerous fumes. Made with pure damar resin and CCS Lavender Spike Oil Essence, this varnish allows for both protection and breathability. What: Handcrafted Lavender Retouch Varnish Why: Designed for both protection and breathability. Excellent at reviving dull spots Where: Made in the USA from Old World Master Techniques Key Features:* Available in 2 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz. and 32 oz. bottles.* Excellent at reviving dull spots* Handmade from the highest quality ingredients* Made with Chelsea Classical Lavender Medium Spike Oil Essence* Made with pure damar resin* Created through reproducing the methods of the Old Masters* Features a distinctive lavender scent* No harsh chemicals used in production!* No harsh, dangerous fumes* Made in the USA from Old World Master Techniques Perfect For:* Superior, classic protection for your finest oil works* Allows for both protection and breathability.* Excellent at reviving dull spots* Use with fine oil colors* Material-conscious artists* Professional artists* Use in final works of art* Stretched canvases* Retouch varnish can be applied to paint which is "hand-dry" See More

Chelsea Classical Studio Complete Oil Painting Mediums Sampler Set

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…a retouch varnish* Use as a final, protective varnish* Adding gloss and decreasing drying time* Use with fine oil colors* Material-conscious artists* Professional artists* Use in final works of art* Stretched canvases* Use in studios or professional classrooms Damar & Retouch Varnishes Painting… Lavender Damar Varnish makes it safer to varnish inside the home or studio. It is the only Damar Varnish that is!Handcrafted from the finest materials, this Lavender Damar Varnish can be used as a final varnish or with mediums to thin paint and decreases dry time! The Renaissance of Art Materials - The Chelsea Classical Studio Lavender Damar Varnish Medium, is handcrafted using the finest natural ingredients, including the Chelsea Classic Studio Medium, Lavender Spike Oil Essence. This Lavender Damar Varnish can be used in two different ways. The first use includes mixing it with other mediums to increase their glossiness and decrease their drying time. The second use is to treat it as a final varnish. Unlike turpentine and mineral spirits, this Lavender Damar Varnish does not produce dangerous fumes and does not cause the chronic health problems that are often associated with turpentine and mineral spirits. What: Handcrafted using finest natural ingredients: Damar Resin, Chelsea Classic Studio Medium, and Lavender Spike Oil Essence. Why: Safer to varnish paintings inside the home or studio; the ONLY Damar Varnish that is! Where: Made in the USA from Old World Master Techniques * Mix it with other mediums to increase their glossiness and decrease their drying time * Final varnish for completely dry oil paintings Key Features:* Handmade from the highest quality ingredients* Made with Chelsea Classical Lavender Medium Spike Oil Essence* A safer alternative to turpentine and mineral spirits* Created through reproducing the methods of the Old Masters* Features a distinctive lavender scent* No harsh chemicals used in production!* Made in the USA from Old World Master Techniques* Perfect For:* Creating a retouch varnish* Use as a final, protective varnish* Adding gloss and decreasing drying time* Use with fine oil colors* Material-conscious artists* Professional artists* Use in final works of art* Stretched canvases* Use in studios or professional classrooms Damar & Retouch Varnishes Painting fat over lean Artist's guide to oil painting solvents See More

Chelsea Classical Studio Complete Oil Painting Mediums Sampler Set

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…Lavender Spike Oil Essence. Why: Safer way to varnish paintings without carcinogenic toxic fumes normally found in varnishes. The ONLY Damar Varnish that is!* Dilute with Lavender Spike Oil Essence to make Retouch Varnish* Final varnish for completely dry oil paintings Lavender Brush… Keep your studio clean without any harsh chemicals with this sampler set! Now is your chance to own the entire Chelsea Classical Studio system of painting mediums in one convenient sampler pack. This handcrafted set has everything you will need to replace your studio medium sets with the safe alternatives found in Chelsea Classical Studio Mediums. No harsh chemicals were used in the making of these wonderful products and they give off a pleasant lavender scent. Made in the USA from Old World Master Techniques. This set includes the following items - 1oz bottle Clarified Pale Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil, 1 oz bottle Clarified Pale Cold-Pressed Walnut Oil, 1 oz bottle Clarified Lean Medium Lavender, 1 oz bottle Clarified Fat Medium Lavender, 1 oz Oil of Spike Lavender Solvent, 1 oz bottle Lavender Damar Varnish, 1 oz bottle Lavender Brush Cleaner and a 2 oz bar of Lavender & Olive Oil Brush Soap. Clarified Pale Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil What: The palest, cleanest pure linseed oil available to artists; washed and de-yellowed by natural processes. Why: Won't darken like other linseed oils; washed and filtered to remove impurities; improves acidity and drying of oil.* Handmade using finest quality ingredients* Created with Old Masters methods Clarified Pale Cold-Pressed Walnut Oil What: Hand cleaned and purified Walnut Oil; washed and cleaned by traditional methods. Why: Improves richness and brightness of whites and light colors; dries slower than linseed oil.* Free of impurities* Use with whites and light colors Clarified Lean Medium Lavender What: Handcrafted blend of Chelsea Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil and Lavender Spike Oil Essence; for lean painting techniques. Why: Designed for use with fat over lean oil techniques; helps increase paint film adhesion; improves paint drying time and gloss.* Decreases drying time* For use in earlier painting stages Clarified Fat Medium Lavender What: Handcrafted blend of Chelsea Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil and Lavender Spike Oil Essence; for fat painting techniques. Why: Designed for use with fat over lean oil techniques; helps increase paint film adhesion; makes paint fatter, rich, and glossy.* Increases paint gloss* For use in later painting stages Lavender Spike Oil Essence What: Natural solvent that thins oil painting mediums, resins, and varnishes; handcrafted from the finest quality Lavender. Why: Safer alternative to toxic turpentines and odorless mineral spirits that can cause chronic health issues.* Safer, natural alternative to turpentines & mineral spirits* Dilutes oil painting mediums and varnishes Lavender Damar Varnish What: Handcrafted using finest natural ingredients: Damar Resin, Chelsea Classic Studio Medium, and Lavender Spike Oil Essence. Why: Safer way to varnish paintings without carcinogenic toxic fumes normally found in varnishes. The ONLY Damar Varnish that is!* Dilute with Lavender Spike Oil Essence to make Retouch Varnish* Final varnish for completely dry oil paintings Lavender Brush Cleaner What: Effective oil painting brush cleaner based on distilled Lavender. Why: Safer alternative to turpentine; cleans brushes as well as turpentine, but with a lovely lavender scent!* Less abrasive to brushes than turpentine or mineral spirits* Pleasant scented, safe, natural alternative Lavender and Olive Oil All Natural Brush Soap What: Superior handmade soap for brushes and hands, crafted from all-natural ingredients; contains no chemical detergents. Why: Naturally safe, safer alternative to turpentine; cleans brushes as well but with a lovely lavender scent!* All natural and homemade, pleasant lavender scent* Conditions and extends the life of brushes   Key Features:* Pleasant smell - no harsh chemicals* Based on classic Renaissance formulas* Less toxic alternative to turpentine* Seven 1oz bottles of each medium plus a 2 oz bar of Lavender and Olive Oil Soap Perfect For:* Safer in the studio* Enhancing oil colors the natural way* Cleaning your brushes and preserving your paintings *   Painting fat over lean See More