DECOART MEDIA® ULTRA-MATTE VARNISH
Unique Ultra-Matte Varnish has zero sheen. It can be used as a final finish, but its great tooth means you can also
use it as a clear ground. It will readily accept other media such as chalk, pastel, colored pencil, and graphite.
- Offers great tooth
- Readily accepts chalk, pastel, colored pencil, and graphite
- For interior or exterior use
- Non-yellowing
- Water-based
- Dries clear
- Available in a 4 oz jar
- Made in the USA
Learn more about the other varnish products available: Soft-Touch,
Satin, and Gloss.
How to Use Ultra-Matte Varnish
Shake well. When using as a topcoat or ground, brush on one or two thin, even, smooth coats, letting dry between coats.
Use as a clear ground. It will readily accept other media such as chalk, pastel, colored pencil, and graphite.
Dilute Media Ultra-matte varnish with water approximately 2:1 and add it to a mister bottle to use as a fixative over
pastels and graphite pencils.
Use as a final coat on art journal pages to prevent pages from sticking together.
Use as a final coat on projects you intend to photograph to prevent reflective glare.
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