Finding the best varnish matt suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. Liquitex 5208 Matte Varnish 8 Oz. Bottle, 8oz, Multicolor
Feature
Archival; Permanent; Non-Removable; Matte finishLightweight, non-toxic; Dries to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface; Non-yellowing and water-resistant when dry
Includes 8-oz / 237ml bottle of medium
Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums.
Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use
Description
Use this Liquitex matte varnish to protect your acrylic painting from dust and moisture. The 8-ounce bottle of permanent varnish completes your masterpiece with a flat, non-reflective sheen.2. Liquitex BASICS Matte Varnish, 8.79-oz Bottle (1041007)
Feature
Permanent matte varnish used to protect finished paintingsMatte varnish can be mixed with gloss varnish to vary the final finish sheen
Dries to a clear, non-yellowing finish
Best applied with a large soft brush
ACMI certified. Conforms to ASTM d4236; safe for educational use
Description
BASICS mediums & Varnishes are developed for students and artists that need dependable quality at an economical price. BASICS mediums are mixed with acrylic paint to adjust how the paint works, feels and looks. They can be used to add texture, adjust paint flow, and alter the working properties of the color. Because they include acrylic resin, these mediums maintain or add to the stability of the paint film, and can be used in any amount desired. BASICS Varnishes are permanent and used to protect finished paintings.3. Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Medium Matt UV Varnish, 225ml
Feature
Varnishes protect art from airborne pollutants, UV damage and fadingDries to an even finish, and can be mixed with other sheen finishes to vary the final finish
Can be removed with varnish remover
Description
Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Medium, Matt UV Varnish dries to an even matt finish, and can be mixed with Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Gloss Varnish to vary the final finish. Can be removed with Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Varnish Remover. Varnishes protect art from airborne pollutants, UV damage and fading.4. Liquitex 5116 Matte Medium Bottle, 16 oz, Multicolor
Feature
Creates a matte, non-reflecting finish when added to acrylic colorsLightweight, non-toxic; Opaque when wet, translucent when dry
Includes 16-oz / 473ml bottle of medium
Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums.
Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use
Description
Finish your artwork with a non-reflecting layer of this Liquitex matte fluid medium. It dries translucent to contain acrylic resins and protect the work. It comes in a 16-ounce bottle.5. Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic Matt Varnish, 250ml
Feature
A uniquely removable varnishFor the protection of finished acrylic paintings
Available in 75 or 250 ml bottles
Description
Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic Medium, Matt Varnish is a unique removable matt varnish which may be mixed with Galeria Gloss Varnish to vary the final finish.6. Liquitex Acrylic Permanent Matte Varnish 8 oz. [PACK OF 2 ]
Description
This very fluid medium produces a non-glare, low sheen surface that intensifies colors. Water soluble when wet, it becomes water resistant, flexible, archival and non-yellowing when dry. It also won-t crack from temperature and humidity changes. Sold as PACK OF 2.7. The Army Painter Anti Shine Matt Varnish for Miniature Painting - Acrylic after Quickshade Protector Spray Varnish for Miniatures
Feature
UNIQUE FORMULA - This anti-shine acrylic varnish is truly unique and has been tailored to remove the shine and glossy look of any models being dipped in Quickshade or painted, using conventional paints. Although really matt, the spray's original formula retains the metallic shine from Plate Mail and Metallics Warpaints.ACRYLIC, NONTOXIC - This Army Painter varnish is Acrylic based, matte and dries very quickly
APPLICATION - Always let the Quickshade dry for minimum 48 hours before using this varnish and apply it in a thin coat. Never spray in humid conditions and cold weather. Test on a model first before spraying the whole army.
8. Winsor & Newton Artists' Matt Varnish, 75ml
Feature
A superior quality UV resistant artists' matt varnish that is removable with artists' white spirit or distilled turpentineQuick drying and non-yellowing
Does not bloom or crack
Do not use as a medium or until painting is completely dry (6 to 12 months)
Shake well before use
Description
Winsor & Newton Artists' Matt Varnish is a superior quality UV resistant artists' matt varnish that is removable with Artists' White Spirit or Distilled Turpentine. Quick drying and non-yellowing. Does not bloom or crack. Do not use as a medium or until painting is completely dry (6 to 12 months). Shake well before use.9. Winsor & Newton Artists' Aerosols Artists' Picture Varnish, Matt
Feature
A Fine clear, non-yellowing varnish with a Matt finish for the protection of oil, alkyd and Acrylic paintingsCan be used to reduce reflections and to enhance opaque techniques
In addition to not discoloring with time, this durable varnish protects paintings against dirt, grease and other contaminants
Description
For a final non-yellowing varnish protection of oil, alkyd and acrylic paintings matte picture varnish can be used to reduce reflections and to enhance opaque techniques. In addition to not discoloring with time, this durable varnish protects paintings against dirt, grease and other contaminants.10. Pebeo Artist Acrylics Auxiliaries Matt Varnish, 250-Milliliter
Feature
Matt varnish for acrylic paints in 250ml bottleCan be applied over dry colors to protect the work, after 1-2 weeks when the color is applied thickly
The matt varnish dries quickly, in a few minutes to several hours depending on the thickness of application
The Matt Varnish may be diluted with water
Clean the brushes with soapy water