Retouching varnish is used to eliminate sinking (areas of a painting that become matt owing to the absorption of the resin and/or oil by the underlying layers). It is also essential when retouching old paint that has dried out, to ensure a link between the old layer and the new layer of colour.

Finally, it is also used as a temporary varnish while waiting until the final varnish can be applied. Caution: Never apply the final varnish to an oil painting before 6 months to 1 year. The consequences are serious because any future varnish removal and restoration will become impossible.

With acrylic resin, quick drying petroleum. Dry extract: 17%

Available in 200ml and 400ml.

Retouching varnish is used to eliminate sinking (areas of a painting that become matt owing to the absorption of the resin and/or oil by the underlying layers). It is also essential when retouching old paint that has dried out, to ensure a link between the old layer and the new layer of colour. Finally, it is also used as a temporary varnish while waiting until the final varnish can be applied.

Caution: Never apply the final varnish to an oil painting before 6 months to 1 year. The consequences are serious because any future varnish removal and restoration will become impossible.

With acrylic and ketone resin,quick drying petroleum. It contains the most resin with 25% dry
extract after drying.

A new liquid varnish for oil. A recent formulation, it stops the destroying action of Ultra-Violet rays by absorbing their energy. Thus, the pigments and the binders are protected better in time. In spite of that, it is not advised to leave  paintings in full sun without revarnishing every year with this product.

Available in 75ml and 250ml.

Acrylic resin, quick drying petroleum and rectified turpentine. A little less glossy than the J.G. Vibert (23% dry extract), non-yellowing, reversible.

Available in 200ml and 400ml.

Based on a composition of Dammar resin and linseed oil, rectified turpentine. Very glossy (40% dry extract).

Available in 75ml and 250ml.

Acrylic and ketone resin, linseed oil, matting agent (silica), quick drying petroleum. Satin (24% dry extract), non-yellowing.

Available in 200ml and 400ml.

Acrylic and ketone resin, linseed oil, matting agent (silica), quick drying petroleum. Satin (24% dry extract), non-yellowing.

Available in 75ml and 250ml.

Acrylic resin, matting agent (silica), rectified turpentine. Non-yellowing and matt (18% dry extract).

Available in 200ml and 400ml.

Wax and dammar resin base, rectified turpentine. Can be combined with Dammar varnish to reduce the degree of mattness. 33% dry extract: the most pronounced matt finish.

Available in 75ml and 250ml.

Ketone resin, quick drying petroleum. Glossy (30% dry extract), non-yellowing, reversible.

Available in 75ml and 250ml.

Retouching varnish is used to eliminate sinking (areas of a painting that become matt owing to the absorption of the resin and/or oil by the underlying layers). It is also essential when retouching old paint that has dried out, to ensure a link between the old layer and the new layer of colour.

Finally, it is also used as a temporary varnish while waiting until the final varnish can be applied. Caution: Never apply the final varnish to an oil painting before 6 months to 1 year. The consequences are serious because any future varnish removal and restoration will become impossible.

Available in 500ml and 1 litre.

Use as a final varnish over dry oil paintings. Dilute with gum turpentine for less gloss. A natural resin, use Damar as an ingredient for glazing mediums to impart a degree of gloss and hardness to the paint film.

Available in 500ml and 1 litre.

This UV resistant gloss varnish provides protection for paintings achieved with Artisan Water-Mixable Oil Colour and is removable with Artisan Varnish Remover. Painting must be completely dry (6-12 months). Use only as a final varnish.