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Acrylic Varnish

Explore our extensive range of acrylic varnishes at The Sydney Art Store, designed to protect and enhance your acrylic paintings. Whether you're looking for a high-gloss finish, a subtle satin sheen, or a matte appearance, our collection has the perfect varnish to meet your artistic needs.
  • Liquitex Acrylic Satin Varnish

    LIQUITEX VARNISHES
    Original price $37.40 - Original price $92.82
    Original price $37.40 - Original price $92.82
    Original price $37.40
    $31.79 - $78.90
    $31.79 - $78.90
    Current price $31.79

    What it does 100% acrylic polymer varnish adds a gloss sheen, protects and resists dirt retention Dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, har...

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    Original price $37.40 - Original price $92.82
    Original price $37.40 - Original price $92.82
    Original price $37.40
    $31.79 - $78.90
    $31.79 - $78.90
    Current price $31.79
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  • Atelier Satin Varnish

    ATELIER VARNISH
    Original price $18.85 - Original price $39.95
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    $18.85 - $39.95
    $18.85 - $39.95
    Current price $18.85

    Low viscosity products made from the hard acrylic emulsion. Atelier Acrylic Varnishes can be used as an over-varnish for Atelier Interactive ...

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    Original price $18.85 - Original price $39.95
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    $18.85 - $39.95
    $18.85 - $39.95
    Current price $18.85
  • Liquitex Acrylic Gloss Varnish

    LIQUITEX VARNISHES
    Original price $33.00 - Original price $81.90
    Original price $33.00 - Original price $81.90
    Original price $33.00
    $28.05 - $69.62
    $28.05 - $69.62
    Current price $28.05

    What it does 100% acrylic polymer varnish adds a gloss sheen, protects and resists dirt retention Dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, har...

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    Original price $33.00 - Original price $81.90
    Original price $33.00 - Original price $81.90
    Original price $33.00
    $28.05 - $69.62
    $28.05 - $69.62
    Current price $28.05
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  • MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish

    MATISSE VARNISH
    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80
    $15.98 - $51.30
    $15.98 - $51.30
    Current price $15.98

    MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish & Medium serves both as a gloss finishing varnish and as a glossy additive to the paint. The use of this varnish wil...

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    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80
    $15.98 - $51.30
    $15.98 - $51.30
    Current price $15.98
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  • Atelier Gloss Varnish

    ATELIER VARNISH
    Original price $39.95
    Original price $18.85 - Original price $39.95
    Original price $39.95
    $18.85 - $35.95
    $18.85 - $35.95
    Current price $18.85

    Low viscosity products made from the hard acrylic emulsion. Atelier Acrylic Varnishes can be used as an over-varnish for Atelier Interactive ...

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    Original price $39.95
    Original price $18.85 - Original price $39.95
    Original price $39.95
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    Current price $18.85
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  • Atelier Matte Varnish

    ATELIER VARNISH
    Original price $18.85 - Original price $39.95
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    $18.85 - $39.95
    $18.85 - $39.95
    Current price $18.85

    Low viscosity products made from the hard acrylic emulsion. Atelier Acrylic Varnishes can be used as an over-varnish for Atelier Interactive ...

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    Original price $18.85 - Original price $39.95
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    $18.85 - $39.95
    $18.85 - $39.95
    Current price $18.85
  • Liquitex Acrylic High Gloss Varnish

    LIQUITEX VARNISHES
    Original price $33.00 - Original price $81.90
    Original price $33.00 - Original price $81.90
    Original price $33.00
    $28.05 - $69.62
    $28.05 - $69.62
    Current price $28.05

    What it does 100% acrylic polymer varnish adds a gloss sheen, protects and resists dirt retention Dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, har...

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    Original price $33.00 - Original price $81.90
    Original price $33.00 - Original price $81.90
    Original price $33.00
    $28.05 - $69.62
    $28.05 - $69.62
    Current price $28.05
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  • Liquitex Acrylic Matte Varnish

    LIQUITEX VARNISHES
    Original price $37.40 - Original price $270.05
    Original price $37.40 - Original price $270.05
    Original price $37.40
    $31.79 - $229.54
    $31.79 - $229.54
    Current price $31.79

    What it does 100% acrylic polymer varnish adds a gloss sheen, protects and resists dirt retention Dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, har...

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    Original price $37.40 - Original price $270.05
    Original price $37.40 - Original price $270.05
    Original price $37.40
    $31.79 - $229.54
    $31.79 - $229.54
    Current price $31.79
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  • MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish

    MATISSE VARNISH
    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80
    $15.98 - $51.30
    $15.98 - $51.30
    Current price $15.98

    MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish is a water-based acrylic varnish containing matting agents to reduce sheen, resulting in a satin finish which is not to...

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    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80
    $15.98 - $51.30
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    Current price $15.98
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  • MM6 Polymer Matt Varnish

    MATISSE VARNISH
    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80
    $15.98 - $51.30
    $15.98 - $51.30
    Current price $15.98

    MM6 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 ...

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    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80 - Original price $60.35
    Original price $18.80
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  • MM14 Gloss Varnish - Turps Based

    MATISSE VARNISH
    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20
    $19.72 - $33.75
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    Current price $19.72

    MM14 Final Varnish Gloss Finish This varnish produces a hard non-yellowing, protective coating similar in appearance to Damar varnish. It is a fin...

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    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20
    $19.72 - $33.75
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  • MM29 Satin Varnish - Turps Based

    MATISSE VARNISH
    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20
    $19.72 - $33.75
    $19.72 - $33.75
    Current price $19.72

    Matisse MM29 Final Varnish Satin Finish produces a hard, non-yellowing, protective coating with a semi-gloss sheen formulated to match the sheen o...

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    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
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  • MM33 UV Conservation Varnish

    MATISSE VARNISH
    Original price $25.75 - Original price $44.10
    Original price $25.75 - Original price $44.10
    Original price $25.75
    $21.89 - $37.48
    $21.89 - $37.48
    Current price $21.89

    Matisse MM33 UV* Conservation Varnish produces a hard, non-yellowing, UV protected coating similar in appearance to Damar varnish. it is a final ...

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    Original price $25.75 - Original price $44.10
    Original price $25.75 - Original price $44.10
    Original price $25.75
    $21.89 - $37.48
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  • MM19 Polyurethane Gloss Varnish

    MATISSE VARNISH
    Original price $29.95 - Original price $112.70
    Original price $29.95 - Original price $112.70
    Original price $29.95
    $25.46 - $95.80
    $25.46 - $95.80
    Current price $25.46

    MM19 Polyurethane Gloss Varnish is specially formulated for use in folk art techniques, this water-based finishing varnish provides a clear high g...

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    Original price $29.95 - Original price $112.70
    Original price $29.95 - Original price $112.70
    Original price $29.95
    $25.46 - $95.80
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  • MM11 Polyurethane Satin Varnish

    MATISSE VARNISH
    Original price $29.95 - Original price $112.70
    Original price $29.95 - Original price $112.70
    Original price $29.95
    $25.46 - $95.80
    $25.46 - $95.80
    Current price $25.46

    MM11 Polyurethane Satin Varnish is a very popular varnish used in folk art techniques. Always stir before use to ensure even distribution of the m...

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    Original price $29.95 - Original price $112.70
    Original price $29.95 - Original price $112.70
    Original price $29.95
    $25.46 - $95.80
    $25.46 - $95.80
    Current price $25.46
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  • MM15 Matt Varnish - Turps Based

    MATISSE VARNISH
    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20
    $19.72 - $33.75
    $19.72 - $33.75
    Current price $19.72

    Matisse MM15 Matt Varnish produces a hard, non-yellowing, protective coating with a subdued matt sheen formulated to match the sheen of Matisse pa...

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    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20 - Original price $39.70
    Original price $23.20
    $19.72 - $33.75
    $19.72 - $33.75
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  • Liquitex Gloss Varnish 3.78 Litre

    LIQUITEX VARNISHES
    Original price $238.30
    Original price $238.30 - Original price $238.30
    Original price $238.30
    Current price $202.56
    $202.56 - $202.56
    Current price $202.56

    Liquitex Gloss Medium and Varnish increases surface gloss, colour depth and transparency. Lowers viscosity of heavier body paints, giving increased...

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    Original price $238.30
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The Importance of Acrylic Varnish

Acrylic varnish not only safeguards your artwork from dust, UV rays, and environmental factors but also adds a finishing touch that can transform the overall appearance of your painting. Whether you aim for a vibrant gloss that makes colours pop or a muted matte to reduce glare, the right varnish seals your artwork with perfection.

Choosing the Right Finish

Selecting the right varnish finish is crucial in achieving your desired artistic effect:

  • Acrylic Gloss Varnish: Ideal for artists who want their colours to shine with intensity, gloss varnish enhances depth and vibrancy.
  • Acrylic Satin Varnish: For those seeking a balanced sheen, satin varnish offers a soft glow that complements any lighting.
  • Acrylic Matte Varnish: Perfect for reducing glare and softening colours, matte varnish provides a smooth, touchable finish.

Our varnish selection caters to every preference and painting style, ensuring that your finished piece accurately reflects your artistic vision. Find the ideal varnish to protect and showcase your artwork, whether it demands the drama of gloss or the sophistication of matte.

How to Apply Acrylic Varnish

Applying varnish correctly is key to achieving the desired outcome. Ensuring a smooth, streak-free finish that will preserve your painting for years requires technique and knowledge. If you have any questions about the best way to apply your acrylic varnish or which type is right for your project, our team is always ready to offer advice and support. Feel free to reach out with your queries.

Enhance Your Art with the Right Tools

Complement your choice of acrylic varnish with our high-quality Acrylic Paints to bring vibrancy and longevity to your artwork. Additionally, explore our selection of Synthetic Brushes, perfectly designed to work with acrylic paints for smooth application and exceptional control. Together, these tools provide everything you need to create, finish, and display your artwork with professional results.

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