by colinharbut | Jun 30, 2023
MTN Pro Synthetic Varnish is a very fast drying alkyd (synthetic resin) protector. This scratch-resistant varnish is ideal for wood and is also suitable for a variety of other surfaces, but does have a tendency to yellow over time. For use both indoors and outdoors,...
by colinharbut | Jun 30, 2023
This is a final picture varnish that creates a subtle gloss finish on oil paintings. Use it with opaque and semi-opaque colors. Painters have always developed and adopted their own special strategies to create the ideal paint film. Michael Harding, in collaboration...
by colinharbut | Jun 30, 2023
This is a pure gum damar that is used to enrich dry oil paintings. Quick-drying and permanent, it provides a transparent high gloss finish that also protects oil paintings from dirt, moisture, and scuffs. When used properly, it will not “bloom” or cloud...
by colinharbut | Jun 30, 2023
Considered the best of the natural picture varnishes, Richeson Shiva Damar provides moderately high gloss and increases the brilliancy of the color. It responds readily to ordinary solvents employed during the restoration of paintings.
by colinharbut | Jun 30, 2023
Maimeri Picture Cracking Varnish is a ready to use amber solution that gives paintings and other objects an antique, cracked look. Brush over a surface treated with Maimeri Patina Varnish. Once the cracks are formed and blackened, apply another coat of Maimeri Patina...