Winsor & Newton Artists Acrylic Varnishes

No, it is not recommended for use with alcohol inks due to the risk of reactivating alcohol ink color. https://youtu.be/Sb8N043oLmo Several coats of UV protectant is highly recommended to help combat fading. But applying the UV protectant directly to alcohol ink will cause the inks to activate and move. This is because many UV varnishes and protectants contain isopropyl or acetone. For this reason, it is essential to apply a sealer that will not reactivate the inks. In my trials (and I’ve tried a lot of them), I have found that Krylon’s Kamar® Varnish works great in “setting” the alcohol ink. It’s important to note that Kamar® Varnish is UV stable, which means that it isn’t broken down by UV exposure. However, this doesn’t mean that the art behind Kamar® is UV protected… hence the need for the second step of UV protectant. https://www.jerrysartarama.com/krylon-artist-sprays-and-fixatives Step 1. Krylon Kamar® Varnish. krylon kamar Varnish for Alcohol ink. Start with thoroughly dried alcohol ink art. Allow at least 24 hours or more for best results. In a well-ventilated area, spray artwork with 2-3 light coats, about 12-14 inches away from the subject, allowing 30 minutes to an hour of drying time between layers. After the final coat, allow Kamar® to dry completely before proceeding to step 2. The Krylon website states that it takes about 2 hours, but I find it takes longer depending on humidity levels. I typically wait at least 24 hours. If you are spraying outdoors, bring the artwork indoors where the humidity level is less after a couple of hours. Also, it is recommended to cover the artwork during drying time, with a plastic bin or lid that doesn’t touch the artwork, to prevent the accumulation of dust and lent particles in the air. https://www.jerrysartarama.com/krylon-artist-sprays-and-fixatives Step 2. UV Protectant (Krylon® UV-Resistant Clear Coating, Golden® Archival Varnish with UVLS or other) Outdoors or very well-ventilated area, spray 2-3 light coats, allowing an hour drying time between layers. Humidity will play a role in drying time. Note: In the testing done by Golden, they used 6 coats of UV spray! I stop after 3 layers.https://www.jerrysartarama.com/krylon-artist-sprays-and-fixatives Step 3. Finishing (optional) If you are working with tile or artwork on board, you may want to finish the art with a gloss medium to add shine and additional protection. Some common choices include Americana® Triple Thick Gloss Glaze, Krylon Preserve It® Spray, Gloss Finish and Art Resin™. Make sure that the artwork has had sufficient time to dry and cure after steps 1 and 2 before applying a finish. NOTE: Art Resin & Preserve It® Spray offer additional UV protection.

Yes, you can apply acrylic varnish to paper. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.