Matisse Polymer Water-Based Varnishes serve as a finishing varnish or are freely intermixable with acrylic colours and mediums to achieve varying degrees of water resistance and flow. Use over dried, well-cured acrylic paints.

Matisse Polymer Water-Based Varnish - Gloss

• Increases gloss & flow
• Produces a strong, protective, tack-free, clear film
• Effect resembles oil paint or shiny enamel

Matisse Polymer Water-Based Varnish - Matt

• Use when a flat, matt or very low sheen is required
• Suitable as protective coating over large works exposed to damage & paintings for floodlit photographic reproduction

Matisse Polymer Water-Based Varnish - Satin

• Satin or mid-level sheen

Matisse Turps-Based Varnishes are ideal for use in retouching or restoring artwork. Producing a hard, non-yellowing and protective coating, Matisse Turps-Based Varnishes are quick drying and give your painting that final "glow." With Matisse Turps-Based Varnishes, a painting may be complertely cleaned and re-varnished without affecting the paint.

Matisse Polyurethane Water-Based Varnishes provide a clear, non-yellowing and hard-wearing finish for all hard surfaces painted with acrylic colours. Quick-drying and flexible, Matisse Polyurethane Water-Based Varnishes are water & heat resistant, making them a very popular varnish used in folk art techniques.

Matisse Clear Sealer is specifcally formulated for folk art techniques on raw wood, glass, ceramics, terracotta pots and new metals.