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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Liquitex Acrylic Varnish High Gloss
Starting at: £39.50
Use as varnish over finished paintings. Learn More -
Roberson Mastic Varnish Thin
Starting at: £15.30
Roberson Mastic Varnish Thin. Unable to send overseas. Learn More -
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Lefranc Satin Picture Varnish
Starting at: £7.50
Flexible, semi-matt and transparent. Anti-UV. Warm gently before applying. Satin finish. Learn More -
Roberson Damar Varnish Low Gloss
Starting at: £7.30
Gum Damar/Turpentine. Dries hard/clear. Gives low gloss. Less prone to blooming than mastic. Non-yellowing. Removable with turpentine or white spirit. Unable to send overseas. Learn More -
Maimeri Retouching Varnish Aerosol
Starting at: £13.45
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Aerosol varnish for oil or acrylic paintings. For use as temporary varnish for paintings less than 6 months old. Unable to send overseas. 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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
Colophony
Starting at: £7.30
Colophony is a by-product of the distillation of turpentine. It is soluble in most solvents, but considered an adulterant in varnishes and paints, as it forms a weak surface that is prone to darkening and cracking. It is, however, a key ingredient in wax-based etching grounds, imparting hardness, and can be used in powdered form (rosin) to make aquatints. Learn More -
Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground Buff Titanium 4oz
£10.30Buff Titanium is great for value studies and provides a gorgeous, classic-looking surface for work in neutral grays, earthy reds, black and white. *Please note, this product is stored offsite. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More -
Charbonnel Liquid Siccative Varnish 75 ml
£11.60Charbonnel Etching Ground 75 ml Liquid Siccative Varnish. Beeswax, bitumen, ketone thinner. Liquid retouching ground which should be applied cold. Hard, with satin opaque finish. 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 -
Dragon's Blood Powder
Starting at: £28.10
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 lump form.
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Winsor & Newton Liquin Light Gel
Starting at: £8.05
From the Winsor & Newton website: This quick drying gloss medium offers a slight gel that brushes out smoothly and is ideal for artists looking for a non-drip effect when mixed with colour. Speeds drying (touch dry in 1-6 days depending on colour and film thickness). Ideal for glazing. Resists yellowing. Not suitable as a varnish or final coat. Learn More -
Cornelissen Squirrel Flat Lacquer
Starting at: £15.00
Extra soft brush for varnishing or lacquering. Also useful for watercolour washes. Learn More -
Gum Benzoin
Starting at: £14.70
Gum Benzoin is used as a fixative, slowing the dispersion of essential oils and other materials into the air. Is occasionally called for in some old varnish recipes where it was employed primarily for its odour. Learn More


