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Tusc & Pine InstaVar™ Gloss Picture Varnish

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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 Gamvar Gloss Varnish

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Gamvar Gloss Picture Varnish - The Perfect Picture Varnish You can confidently paint and varnish your paintings with Gamblin's conservation quality resin varnish for oil, acrylic and alkyd paints! Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamvar goes on water-clear, stays… Gamvar Gloss Picture Varnish - The Perfect Picture Varnish You can confidently paint and varnish your paintings with Gamblin's conservation quality resin varnish for oil, acrylic and alkyd paints! Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamvar goes on water-clear, stays water-clear and can be easily and safely removed with Gamsol. Gamsol relaxes stiff oil paints and is the best solvent for cleaning brushes and palette knives because it is odorless and non-hazardous! When your oil painting is completely dry and paint is firm to the touch, preserve and protect it by brushing a thin layer of semi-gloss Gamvar on top. You will instantly notice that your colors have more depth and that Gamvar is virtually odorless! The easiest way to make your painting look better! Key Features: * Terrific for both oil and acrylic paintings * Saturates color and adds depth of color * Protects your painting * Unifies surface quality * Odorless and easily removable * Dries in 24 hours * No need to wait 6 months to varnish * Available in Gloss, Satin, & Matte Perfect For: * Varnishing oils, alkyds, and egg tempera * Portrait and fine artists * Unifying uneven surfaces of paintings * Boosting color saturation * Altering paint sheen * Use in the studio or school   Gamvar Gloss:  saturates colors in your painting and gives your work a unified and protective gloss surface. Gamvar Gloss is the original Gamvar formula. See More

Creative Mark Disposable Varnish Brush Set

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…varnish brushes are almost impossible to clean. No matter how much soap or water you use, the bristles never look or perform the same way again. Worst of all, hairs often fall out and cause even more frustration. Creative Mark’s Disposable Varnish Brushes are made for single-use and make varnishing… Stop trying to get the varnish out! Use a disposable brush instead We all know that varnish brushes are almost impossible to clean. No matter how much soap or water you use, the bristles never look or perform the same way again. Worst of all, hairs often fall out and cause even more frustration. Creative Mark’s Disposable Varnish Brushes are made for single-use and make varnishing a quick and easy process. Soft white synthetic filaments ensure even application, and extra strong glue keeps the hair in the ferrule. Imagine no hairs stuck to your work and no brush to clean! It’s all possible with the six-pack of Disposable Varnish Brushes. Clean-up is easy; just throw away when you’re finished. Key Features: * Value pack of six 2" wide brushes * Uniquely designed for the smooth application of varnish * Soft brush tips deliver a smooth, even finish * Extra strong glue keeps bristles in place * Triple crimped ferrule * Short wooden handles, made of unfinished wood * A guilt-free price for a single-use brush Perfect For: * Uncomplicated, easy varnish application * One time use * Easy cleanup, no need to wash, just throw away * Use with most paints, stains, varnish, and gesso * Applying brush-on adhesives * Many projects around the home or studio See More

New York Central® Colossus Varnish Brushes

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…laying down large areas of color The Colossus Varnish Brushes are the best varnish brushes on the market that can do so much more! You can cover a larger area because the brush features an internal fluid reservoir that holds paint or varnish in addition to the brush tips, which retain a considerable… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The ultimate brush for laying down large areas of color The Colossus Varnish Brushes are the best varnish brushes on the market that can do so much more! You can cover a larger area because the brush features an internal fluid reservoir that holds paint or varnish in addition to the brush tips, which retain a considerable amount of fluid. Besides, these brushes are triple-thick, making them the ultimate brush for laying down large areas of paint, either thin ink or heavy impasto, as well as varnishes and gels of all sorts. Very fine 0.15mm PBT tapered filament allows for the most versatile use from varnishing to impasto painting to large scale lettering. The fine synthetic bristles do not leave any traces or marks when varnishing, creating a seamlessly smooth finish. The hair is purposely set at an angle allowing the user to hold the brush at a comfortable 45˚ angle. The high-quality filament, stainless steel ferrules, solid beech wood, and skilled craftsmanship contribute to a long brush life and are ultimately a great value! Key Features: * High-quality 0.15mm PBT tapered filament * Stainless steel ferrule * Solid beech wood handle * Brush tips retain a lot of paint * Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany * Huge paint reservoir within the brush * Excellent shape retention * Comfortable to hold at 45˚ angle * Perfect For: * Varnishing * Oil and acrylic paint of any viscosity * Fluid acrylic to heavy body * Thin ink or watercolor * Oversized calligraphy or lettering * Covering large areas * Heavy impasto techniques See More

Gamblin Artists' Oil Painting Mediums

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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

LUKAS Oil Painting Mediums – Varnishes

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…* Altering paint sheen Retouching Varnish- This solvent-based acrylic varnish is water-clear and suitable for intermediate, temporary protection of oil and alkyd paintings and for retouching work. Dammar Varnish, Classical - This traditional, natural resin-based varnish is slightly amber in color,… The Perfect Accompaniment To LUKAS Oil Paints Professional oil paints require professional-quality mediums and varnish. Any additive used to alter the final sheen of the painting needs to be of equal quality of the paint used, for the maximum benefit of continuity of paint film strength and durability. LUKAS is proud to offer a unique selection of varnishes to enhance your oil painting experience. Picture Varnish Gloss, Retouch Varnish, and Dammar Varnish are available in one-liter cans. Key Features: * Protects your painting * Unifies surface quality * Size: one liter can * Professional Quality Perfect For: * Temporary protection * Final, permanent protection * Oils, alkyd, and egg tempera * Altering paint sheen Retouching Varnish- This solvent-based acrylic varnish is water-clear and suitable for intermediate, temporary protection of oil and alkyd paintings and for retouching work. Dammar Varnish, Classical - This traditional, natural resin-based varnish is slightly amber in color, but dries to a durable, glossy film perfect for protecting finished art in oils, alkyd and egg tempera. Remains soluble in turpentine; will lose elasticity over time Picture Varnish Modern - Water-clear synthetic resin varnish for oil, acrylic, alkyd and tempera paintings. Protects artwork from environmental damage. Non-yellowing and removable with turpentine or mineral spirits. See More

LUKAS Oil Painting Medium - Retouching Varnish, 1 Liter Can

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The Perfect Accompaniment To LUKAS Oil Paints! Retouching Varnish- This solvent-based acrylic varnish is water-clear and suitable for intermediate, temporary protection of oil and alkyd paintings and for retouching work. * Retouching Varnish - 1 Liter can * Protects your painting * Unifies surface… The Perfect Accompaniment To LUKAS Oil Paints! Retouching Varnish- This solvent-based acrylic varnish is water-clear and suitable for intermediate, temporary protection of oil and alkyd paintings and for retouching work. * Retouching Varnish - 1 Liter can * Protects your painting * Unifies surface quality * Professional Quality See More