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Your cart is empty.Liquitex offers the broadest range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. Varnish Mediums protect the painting surface from the environment and protect the pigments from ultraviolet light. Additionally, varnishes can be used to change or unify a painting’s surface sheen. Liquitex varnishes come in several different sheens which can all be intermixed for a customized sheen. Liquitex Archival Removable Varnish Finishing Medium is a low-viscosity, very fluid medium. Apply as a final varnish over dry acrylic or dry oil paint. Increases the depth and intensity of color. Dries to a clear, non-tacky, water-resistant hard film that is resistant to retention of dirt and prevents dirt and pollutants from contacting paint surface. Self-leveling, will not hold brush strokes. Flexible, will not crack as surface expands and contracts during temperature and humidity changes. Resists discoloring (non-yellowing, non-fogging) due to humidity heat and ultraviolet light. Protects painting against harsh elements. For interior and exterior use. APPLICATION: Apply as a final varnish over dry acrylic or oil paint. Good ventilation is required. Application may be done by brush or spray. Generally a sprayed application will be thinner, smoother and more even. Rolling or sponging application is not recommended. Painting surface and environment must be clean, dry and dust free. Allow oil paint to dry for 6 months to one year and acrylic paint for a minimum of 72 hours. Varnish may become non-removable if applied over a painting that has not completely dried and cured. Liquitex Soluvar Matte Varnish contains matting agents that settle during storage. Gently stir with brush handle or dowel until completely re-dissolved. Do not shake. Apply 1-2 layers of Liquitex Soluvar Varnish. Let each layer dry 24 hours between coats. Visit our Liquitex Storefront for full product assortment.
Lisa
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
We use Soluvar (both glossy and matte) in a wide variety of antique restoration and conservation projects. It protects a metal item's patina, brings out much of the original brightness in old paintings and provides a layer of protection on whatever we use it on. I leaned about this product from a fine arts restoration professional who highly recommended it. It is easily removable of you need to do so, and without damaging the item. It really is amazing.
C. Coleman
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
rarely write a bad review but thus product just ruined a portait I painted. I followed the instructions with great care. It left dents , pimple looking places and streaks. I used Liquitex Gloss varnish on another piece with good results. As an artist , I must caution other artists to avoid this product. I will stay with Sennelier Fixative and brushon varnish. To add to the problem , I used it once and cannot return it. I have always loved Liquitex mediums , acrylics and the brush on varnish is good. Artists , steer clear of this product. I want my money back. Liquitex should stand behind the product and refund my money. I am Admin for an art group with over 10,000 members . I will be warning all of them to avoid this product.
Retired
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018
I've used a lot of different acrylic finishes for my painting. This is by far the best and easily to use. Good coverage, excellent, non-yellowing shine. A tad bit expensive but well worth the money. Able to finish my painting in less than 1/2 the time using a liquid.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018
I used it on an acrylic painted concrete statue that will be out side. It was easy to apply. I don't know yet how it will hold up.
Mike D., La Jolla
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018
So far I've been impressed with the finish. I used a Varathane can bought at Home Depot that is water based and while good, the finish isn't the same quality. the Liquitex is not water based so don't think about using this indoors. I can't make any judgement about durability since I just applied it.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
Great product. I use it on a regular basis. The odor is not to bad and doesn’t last long. Just follow directions.
Andrea L.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
Glad to find something that gives a nice shine, and is also UV protectant and water resistant. I use it to seal colored pencil, marker, and paint. Just make sure your surface is completely dry that you have painted on. For my small jewelry pendants, I wait three days before spraying. Larger areas will need a longer time to cure.
WSDareMe
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2016
Used this to seal my acrylic paintings (I'm a newbie). Really made the color pop, and this is a professional-grade varnish. I like the aerosol - much easier to apply. Dries quickly.
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