Acrylic Paint - Atelier Universal Medium/Varnish 250ml

Introducing Atelier Universal Medium/Varnish 250ml, the ultimate ally for acrylic artists seeking versatility and quality in their artworks. This unique product is not just a medium; it effectively serves as a varnish, making it an essential addition to your artistic toolkit. Formulated for excellent layering, a small amount of this medium will drastically reduce paint viscosity, allowing your layers to dry faster without compromising on quality. Whether you are working on canvas, wood, or other surfaces, this acrylic medium enhances color saturation and brilliance, comparable to traditional solvent varnishes. Its easy application ensures that artists of all levels can achieve stunning results effortlessly.

As a water-based varnish, Atelier Universal Medium/Varnish allows you to create a wide range of finishes - from low sheen to high gloss - simply by adding varying amounts of water to the concentrate. We recommend experimenting with different color swatches to discover your preferred sheen, as this product is non-removable, providing a durable finish that withstands the test of time. For those looking for a removable option, consider our Chroma Solvent Finishing Varnishes.

Directions for use are straightforward: start with a seal coat of one part varnish to one part water to ensure optimal penetration and sealing of your paint layers. Once the seal coat is dry, you can apply a concentrated layer for a brilliant gloss finish or dilute with water to achieve a beautiful satin finish. Unlock your creative potential with Atelier Universal Medium/Varnish and elevate your acrylic painting experience today!

Universal Medium/Varnish The Universal Medium is a medium and varnish rolled into one. As a medium, use as a fast medium for layering Small additions to the paint reduce viscosity sharply and layers dry faster. As a water based varnish, it is comparable to solvent varnish.
It is very easy to apply. It gives the colour saturation and enhancement of a good solvent based varnish. By adding water to the concentrate, different levels of sheen can be created between low sheen and high gloss. Artists should experiment with colour swatches to decide on the finishes that they prefer, as it is non removable. (For a removable varnish, see Chroma Solvent Finishing Varnishes.
Directions:
Apply a seal coat of one part varnish: one part water. This allows the varnish to penetrate and seal the paint layer so that a more concentrated varnish can be spread easily when the seal coat is dry. Use full strength for a gloss finish or thin with water for a satin finish.