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It is most suitable as a protective coating particularly over large works exposed to damage in public galleries, commercial paintings required for floodlit photographic reproduction and paintings that would be improved by eliminating unbalanced glossy highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-yellowing and completely clear. As acrylics dry very rapidly, care should be taken to apply varnish pre-diluted with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much water will depend on the temperature, humidity and how thickly you apply each coat. However a good starting point is somewhere between 1 part water to 1 to 2 parts varnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolymer Varnish, applied in very thick layers on a hot day, could trap moisture, resulting in a cloudy film which would be very difficult to correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM28 Polymer Satin Varnish can also be used as a matting medium added into the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolymer water-based varnishes may appear to be slightly hazy whilst in solution. This is an optical effect produced by light refraction of acrylic particles suspended within the water-based medium. The effect disappears when the film is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM6 Polymer Matt Varnish and MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish are freely intermixable with MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish to alter the sheen level of the varnish as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use over oil-based paints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not allow to freeze. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis varnish should be thoroughly stirred as it contains a matting agent, which may, in prolonged storage, tend to settle out and fall to the bottom of the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48155258290328,"sku":"1MM2M28","price":24.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":48155258323096,"sku":"1MM1LM28","price":75.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M28-NEW.jpg?v=1763436836"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm7_polymer_gloss_varnish_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-item easyslider-active\" data-es-marker=\"slide-mm7-polymer-gloss-varnish-2\" data-es-handle=\"slide-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-content\" id=\"easyslider-content-1763439466655-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"easyslider-label-1763439466655-0\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatisse Polymer Gloss Varnish \u0026amp; Medium serves both as a gloss finishing varnish and as a glossy additive to the paint. The use of this varnish will help maintain colour intensity with a gloss finish comparable to that of oil paintings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed with Matisse Colours, it increases gloss and flow characteristics. Used as a finishing varnish, it produces a strong, protective, tack-free, clear film. MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish and MM6 Polymer Matt Varnish are freely intermixable to achieve a semi-gloss or satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM7 dries completely clear, is non-yellowing and it will remain totally flexible. Polymer water-based varnishes may appear to be slightly hazy whilst in solution. This is an optical effect produced by light refraction of acrylic particles suspended within the water-based medium. The effect disappears when the film is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs acrylics dry very rapidly, care should be taken to apply varnish pre-diluted with water \u003cem\u003e(how much water will depend on the temperature, humidity and how thickly you apply each coat, however, a good starting point is somewhere between 10% to 20% water to medium with a maximum of 50%). \u003c\/em\u003ePolymer Varnish, applied in very thick layers on a hot day, could trap moisture, resulting in a cloudy film which would be very difficult to correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Matisse painting mediums are freely intermixable, e.g. Polymer Gloss Varnish will intermix with MM6 Polymer Matt Varnish to give a subdued gloss effect; MM8 Spreader Medium will intermix with the above to offer various degrees of water resistance and flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying time will be approximately 1-2 hours, depending upon weather conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not attempt to speed the drying process with a heat source such as a blow dryer or fan heater, as this may cause cracking. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use over oil paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDo not allow to freeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish and medium is also an archival adhesive and most suitable replacement for PVA glues which will yellow and go brittle in a short period of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-item easyslider-item-static\" data-es-marker=\"slide-mm7-polymer-gloss-varnish-s1\" data-es-handle=\"slide-shipping\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"easyslider-label-1763439466655-1\" aria-controls=\"easyslider-content-1763439466655-1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-anchor\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easyslider-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Derivan","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48155261960344,"sku":"1MM2M07","price":24.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":48155261993112,"sku":"1MM1LM07","price":75.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/8321\/1672\/files\/1MM2M07-NEW.jpg?v=1763439443"},{"product_id":"derivan_matisse_mm6_polymer_matt_varnish_250ml","title":"Derivan Matisse MM6 Polymer Matt Varnish","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatisse Polymer Matt Varnish can be used as a final varnish over a dried, well-cured acrylic painting when a flat, matt or very low sheen is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost suitable as a protective coating particularly over large works exposed to damage in public galleries, commercial paintings required for floodlit photographic reproduction and paintings that would be improved by eliminating unbalanced glossy highlights. Although white in colour, MM6 Polymer Matt Vanish dries completely clear and is non-yellowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is recommended that this product be stirred thoroughly before application, as it contains a matting agent that can settle at the bottom of the container. Avoid shaking the container as this can cause bubbles to form that may affect the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not allow to freeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd approximately 20% water to increase the flow of MM6 Polymer Matt Vanish and apply with a soft bristled brush to minimise brush streaks. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is important to apply the product rapidly and not keep working the surface as it begins to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA minimum of two coats is recommended for a consistent matt finish. 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