Liquitex Professional Varnish provides a layer of protection for acrylic paintings and intensifies acrylic colour. 100% acrylic polymer varnish adds a gloss sheen, protects and resists dirt retention Dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface Increases brightness and color saturation Adjusts and unifies surface sheen Improves surface durability - ideal when shipping or exhibiting Protects colors from UV light damage Resists discoloration - yellowing and fogging - caused by humidity, heat and UV Depending on the substrate it allows surface moisture to pass through and breathe Allows for easy cleaning without fear of damaging the acrylic paint film Has excellent levelling properties - will not hold brush marks Semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry Use on flexible or rigid supports Designed for interior and exterior use   How to use   As this is permanent, do a patch test first Before varnishing ensure paint surface is fully dry (72 hours-two weeks depending on thickness) Ensure your space is well ventilated and dirt and dust-free Place the artwork flat on a surface - always varnish horizontally Stir gently before use Use long, even strokes, covering the surface top to bottom while moving from one side to the other - don't go over bits you have missed but leave to dry and then re-varnish area While applying, look for surface bubbles and even them out immediately Apply up to three thin coats, allowing at least three hours dry time between coats Do not shake or vigorously over-brush as this can result in surface bubbles and a foggy, hazy look when dry Don't apply with a roller or sponge brush Don't thin with water Don't apply in one thick coat, but several thin coats, to avoid brush marks, drips and cloudiness Don't go back over areas you have already done, as this can cause clouding Don't attempt to remove once applied Do not use with any non-acrylic media Use with Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic and Liquitex Soft Body Acrylic colours. A Quick Guide to Varnishing Paintings