Satin varnish is the happy medium between not too glossy and not too matte. It will show off the brilliance of our colour without too much glare. MSA is a Mineral Spirit based Acrylic resin system that forms a tougher, less permeable film than waterborne acrylic varnishes and can be applied to acrylic, oil and […]
Matte Varnish provides a uniform non-reflect and non-glossy surface. MSA is a Mineral Spirit based Acrylic resin system that forms a tougher, less permeable film than waterborne acrylic varnishes and can be applied to acrylic, oil and alkyd painted surfaces. It reduces dirt penetration and surface marring, offering an extremely level film with less foam […]
A gloss finish is shiny and shows the depth of colour the best. However shiny spots may be too reflective for viewing and photographing. MSA Varnish with UVLS is a Mineral Spirit based Acrylic resin system that forms a tougher, less permeable film than waterborne acrylic varnishes and can be applied to acrylic, oil and […]
Archival Aerosol Varnish MSA with UVLS (Gloss, Satin, Matte) is formulated with 100% solvent-based, reversible acrylic co-polymer resin. It is an easy to use spray varnish made with fast drying acetone and a propellant. Properly applied, it creates a durable, even film with the same features as GOLDEN brushable MSA varnish plus, excellent wet/dry state clarity. It […]
Watercolour: 3 Ways to Varnish Imagine if a watercolour could be varnished like an acrylic or oil painting and framed without a mat or glass. The appeal is great — no more glare, no more cracked or broken glass, lighter to transport and easier to store. The good news: there are now a number of […]
MSA Solvent is the ideal solvent for thinning GOLDEN MSA Varnishes, which must be thinned before use. MSA Solvent assures clear, clean, even application time after time. GOLDEN MSA Solvent can also be used to remove MSA Varnish at a later time for restoration purposes. MSA Solvent Safety Data Sheet
How to Varnish Oil Paintings Not everyone chooses to varnish their oils. The benefits of applying a coat of varnish to an oil painting are to improve the appearance, unify the finish of a painting and get rid of ‘sunken-in’ areas. Varnish makes a painting easier to clean and provides a barrier to dust, pollutants, […]
12 Tips for Varnishing Paintings Not everyone chooses to varnish their art. The benefits of applying a coat of varnish to an acrylic painting are: to improve the appearance of, and unify the finish of the work; to make it easier to clean; to provide a barrier to dust, pollutants, and physical damage. Although […]
Varscona Mural in Edmonton created by Lacey Jane and Layla Folkman. Follow them on instagram: @laceyandlaylaart Mural Tips for Artists Overview Murals bring art into the public sphere. Mural artists are often commissioned by public bodies to enhance buildings with colourful depictions of historical and daily life. In Alberta, towns and cities abound in murals — […]
The Paint Spot 6 Murals It has been a 6-year process to improve the exterior of our building. Our goal was to transform the utilitarian, cement-block structure into a work of beauty. During the summer of 2010, we painted the long wall a deep purple colour. Even back then, it was called a catalyst for area […]
