Liquitex Professional Matte Varnish, 237 ml

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What if I want to mix my own colours? The whole range is fully interchangeable. Any of the washes, detailing paints, mediums and pure paints can be mixed with each other.

Choose a suitable matte varnish for the medium use. You should not use a matte varnish for oil paintings on acrylic paintings or watercolors. Gloss Varnish Can they rub off over time? Absolutely not! Once set they cannot be rubbed off no matter how hard you might try (I have actually damaged the vinyl on one baby whilst scratching away to test their permanence – the vinyl has a decent scratch on it but the colour is still there!) Bottled drinking water and filtered water still contain trace elements and minerals that may also affect the paint over time so are not recommended either. These same adverse effects can also occur over time with de-ionised water which is purer than the others but not as pure as distilled water which is literally condensed steam. Consider factors such as the artwork’s intended use, display location, and overall aesthetic when making your choice. Latest PostsConsider how your varnish choice will impact your decisions related to soft touch coating or lamination , matte or gloss lamination and embossing or debossing . A Variety of Effects and Styles for Varnish Coating If there’s one major disadvantage to varnish, it’s that it doesn’t offer the level of protection that other types of coatings like UV coating or aqueous coating (AQ) do. With seemingly endless variations – from spot UV to high gloss coatings to a softer, more subtle matte that gives your product a more luxurious look, to velvet-like satin that adds a touch of softness and refinement – there’s a lot to consider. This varnish provides a durable finish without too much sheen. It has the lowest sheen of all our varnishes and gives a lovely 'skin feel'. Dries in around 30 minutes depending on conditions but requires a curing time of 24-48 hours to properly set.

Matte varnish reduces glare and reflections, maintaining the delicate appearance of watercolor paintings.

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Matte varnish provides a subtle, non-reflective finish that works well for a natural look or pieces with lots of texture, while gloss varnish offers a shiny, reflective finish that can enhance colors and provide more durability. I personally prefer matte or semi. I never go for gloss. It’s my personal taste. During application, protect the object and surrounding area from spray. Surfaces should be dry and clean of dust, oils and rust before application. You will need to shake well before use. These paints are fairly self explanatory. They are applied with a clean, damp brush to simulate veins and to creases, eyelids, lips, nails, nail tips and brows. Shake/mix well and ALWAYS replace the caps. The dropper top can be removed if required but do replace as it keeps the bottle air tight when the lid is replaced. Thank you for choosing our paints for your reborning – we are sure you will enjoy using them and that you will be pleased with how easy to use they are. They are totally versatile and are suited to reborn artists of all skill levels. They are specifically designed to work well on vinyl with the correct, easy preparation! On the other hand, gloss varnish has a shiny, reflective finish that can make colors appear more vibrant and add depth to your piece. It can also help protect your artwork from UV damage and other environmental factors.

I wanted paints that were non-toxic and dried without heat. I wanted them to be easy to use, versatile and flexible. Most of all I wanted quality without the expense!They are available in colour ranges for creases, eyelids, veining, nail tips and lips. I am considering paints for blemishes, cuts, milk spots and stork bites – depending on demand J Apply to a clean, DAMP/WET sponge with a brush (blotting to remove excess if needed) by dabbing all over vinyl parts. Why are there no ethnic colours? There will be after the New Year. The paints are being released in stages. This starter set enables the easy production of all Caucasian skin tones. What are ‘Pure Paints’? The bottles in the starter set are ready to use mixes of pure paints, mediums and distilled thinners. A full range of mediums, thinners and pure paints will be available after the New Year. The pure paints are the concentrated pigments (similar to the jars of Genesis paints) which will be available for experienced reborners or those who want to totally experiment and mix all their own paints from scratch for a totally unique look.

What if I want to remove paint that has dried? No problem, paint removers will strip the paint off. TLDR: The choice between matte and gloss varnish depends on personal preference and the desired effect for your artwork. Matte varnish provides a natural, non-reflective finish suitable for textured pieces which is great for when photographing artworks, while gloss varnish offers a shiny, reflective finish that enhances colors and durability. Consider factors like display location, lighting, texture, and the medium used when choosing between the two types of varnish. Matte VarnishCan the paints and thinners be posted? Yes, they are totally non-flammable and unrestricted unlike Odourless mineral thinners which are now illegal and prohibited within the postal system. Alternatively they can be mixed from scratch (similar to mixing Genesis paints) with mediums and/or distilled thinner for unique shades, viscosity and texture. The colours are all similar to the colours in the Genesis paint range including most Genesis reborning shades. Instructions on all the mediums are available in the instruction leaflet although most of them are self explanatory.