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Roberson Exhibition Varnish
Starting at: £6.80
Apply to touch dry paintings as a temporary exhibition varnish. After 6 months a final picture varnish can be applied with no need to remove Ketone resin/white spirit. Unable to send overseas. Learn More -
Studio Safe Gloss Picture Varnish
Starting at: £17.90
Studio Safe Gloss Picture Varnish. Dries to a gloss finish Learn More -
Roberson Clear Shellac Varnish
Starting at: £9.00
Fast drying varnish for metal leaf. May also be used to seal absorbent surfaces prior to sizing. Cellulose based. Clean brushes with methylated spirits. Learn More -
Roberson Matt Picture Varnish
Starting at: £7.00
Ketone resin/white spirit microcrystalline wax. Clear, tough protection without gloss. Useful overpaintings where resinous media have been used. Unable to send overseas. Learn More -
Liquitex Acrylic Varnish Gloss
Starting at: £17.35
Increases colour brilliance and transparency. Promotes flow and levelling. Use as varnish over varnished painting to add gloss and depth of colour. Non removable. Learn More -
Lefranc Damar Picture Varnish Extra Fine
Starting at: £9.10
Damar resin/rectified turpentine. Ideal for large surfaces. Shiny varnish. Avoid using in damp water. Learn More -
Gamblin Gamvar Varnish Gloss
Starting at: £14.00
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Gamvar Picture Varnish saturates colors in your painting and gives your work a unified and protective surface. 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. Gamvar is virtually odorless and ready to apply. Brush apply. Do not spray. All Gamvar can be applied when the thickest areas of your painting are thoroughly dry and firm to the touch. Please visit our Video Demos page for additional information. Learn More -
Winsor & Newton Artists' Matt Varnish
Starting at: £8.05
Ketone resin/silica/white spirit. Pale translucent liquid dries quickly to matt film. Can be mixed with Gloss Varnish to alter finish. Not suitable for highly absorbant cracked paintings. Learn More -
Roberson Beeswax Picture Varnish
Starting at: £8.80
A final picture varnish suitable for both oil and acrylic paintings. unable to send overseas. Learn More -
Liquitex Acrylic Varnish High Gloss
Starting at: £39.50
Use as varnish over finished paintings. Learn More -
Lefranc Vibert Picture Varnish
Starting at: £9.10
Ketone and acrylic resin/quick drying petroleum. Reduces risk of soaking through layers. Ideal for large surfaces. Remains flexible without fogging. Learn More -
Universal Lacquer
Starting at: £10.00
Use to protect metal & silver leaf, white gold, Ormoline paint & Robersons Liquid Metal range. Provides extra protection on exterior projects & high-wear areas. It dries crystal clear with a satin finish, and is non-yellowing. Learn More
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Renaissance Wax
Starting at: £8.75
Used by restoration specialists to revive and protect furniture, leather, paintings, metals etc. Freshens colours, imparts soft sheen. Very long shelf life. (approx 20 years) as long as it is not exposed to heat. Learn More -
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da Vinci Series 560 Ox Lacquer
Starting at: £31.90
Finest quality ox hair suitable for lacquers and fine varnishes. May also be used for watercolour washes. Learn More -
Lefranc Gilding Base Coat and Varnish 75 ml
£8.30Lefranc Gilding Base Coat and Varnish 75 ml. Use as an undercoat to isolate the support and give a brighter result. Use as a varnish to protect from abrasion and detergents. Learn More -
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da Vinci Series 5073 Synthetic Mottler
Starting at: £6.15
Very soft synthetic bristles, excellent for all-round use. Bight green handle, grey bristles. Learn More -
Roberson Liquid Metal Brush
Starting at: £12.00
A high quality multi-purpose golden synthetic fibre brush with plain wood handle and rustproof steel ferrule. This brush was originally developed for use in our testing laboratory and has been specifically designed for use with the Roberson Liquid metal range. The micro fine synthetic bristles ensure a high class smooth finish not available with normal acrylic brushes. It is also excellent for applying both acrylic and solvent based varnishes. Learn More -
Orange Shellac
Starting at: £8.00
Shellac is a natural resin that is deposited by the female lac insect on the branches of trees in India and Thailand. It is soluble with alcohol, but not with mineral spirits or turpentine. It forms a tough yet flexible film, with many applications. It is suitable as a top coat for gilding when applied thinly, a sealant for porous surfaces, an isolating layer for tempera paintings, a base for pigmented inks, a protective layer for collograph plates, and a warm varnish for wooden floors and furniture. As it is prone to darkening with age, it is not recommended as a varnish for oils, and its solubility can reduce over time. There are various grades of shellac. When mixed with alcohol, it may initially form a cloudy mixture, due to traces of wax in the shellac, but this should become clear once it has dried. The highest grades of shellac are Clear Dewaxed Shellac, which has been de-coloured using the carbon filtering method, Lemon Shellac, and Orange Shellac, which are pale in colour. Button Shellac is less refined and therefore produces a reddish varnish. It was, in fact, widely used as a red dye before synthetic dyes became available. Learn More -
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Artist's Handbook
£29.50By Pip Seymour. The Artist’s Handbook provides artists with in-depth, practical information on the materials, equipment and skills necessary for all areas of artistic practice. Topics covered include advice on how to select appropriate art materials, including paints, brushes, canvases and drawing materials; techniques for making your own paints, glue, varnishes and paper; advice on how to achieve the best results from both manufactured and hand-made materials; the best methods of storing and preserving finished artworks, and health and safety precautions. (520 pages) Learn More -
Schmincke Medium W
Starting at: £8.05
Schmincke Medium W is an odourless, jelly-like ("lean") medium for mixing oil colours with water instead of organic solvents such as turpentine or turpentine substitute. It increases gloss and transparency, reduces viscosity and harmonizes the drying process.
Dosage: 50%
Thinner: Water
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Roberson Rhinds Stopping Out Varnish
Starting at: £6.90
Traditional strongly resistant SOV. Very dark and opaque finish. Appropriate for backing the plate as well as stopping out areas. Learn More -
da Vinci Series 5040 Cosmotop Varnish
Starting at: £13.60
Dark brown, extra strong synthetic hair with black polished handle, tin ferrule. Learn More -
Gum Sandarac
Starting at: £8.60
Gum Sandarac, derived from a coniferous tree, is available in powdered or lump form. It can be dissolved in alcohol to create a varnish that is suitable as an isolating layer in oil painting and as a traditional top coat for egg tempera. It forms a brittle layer, so is only suitable for use on a rigid support. Another application is as a surface preparation for calligraphy; the ground gum can be dusted across a piece of prepared vellum or paper to create a resist, which shrinks ink strokes slightly, making them appear finer, with crisp edges. Learn More -
Dragon's Blood Pieces
Starting at: £25.40
Dragon's Blood is a natural, resin, mentioned by Pliny in his Natural History. It has a weak tinting strength, and its rich red colour can be fugitive in direct sunlight. It is fully soluble in alcohol, and can be used to add a warm, transparent tone to spirit varnishes. Also available in powdered form.
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Winsor & Newton Liquin Original
Starting at: £8.05
From the Winsor & Newton website: This reliable favourite is a general purpose semi gloss medium which speeds drying, improves flow and reduces brush stroke retention. Halves the drying time of conventional oil colour (touch dry in 1-6 days depending on colour and film thickness). Resists yellowing. Not suitable as a varnish or final coat. Learn More -
Maimeri Concentrated Mastic Varnish for Restoration 75 ml
£36.90Natural varnish of traditional use. Very flexible. Can be used in conjunction with restoration colours. (Natural mastic resin 40% and essence of Turpentine). Learn More -
Lascaux Fixative
Starting at: £17.90
Clear, lightfast with excellent ageing properties. Can also be used as picture varnish and protective lacquer for gilded surfaces. Unable to send overseas. Learn More
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