Jo Sonja Matte Varnish - 250ml

This Jo Sonja Varnish is designed to be brushed on, and provides a clear layer of protection for your indoor or outdoor art works.

It dries clear, is fast drying, is non-yellowing and the polyurethane provides the toughest finish available. With excellent corrosion, chemical, scratch and wear resistance the Jo Sonja varnish is suitable for folk art projects, paintings, decor and timber art.

Jo Sonja varnishes are available in a Gloss, Matte and Satin finish.

Note: Not recommended for use over oil based paint or oil based antiquing finishes.

Features:

• 250ml Bottle with flip cap

• Versatile sealing product to protect your artwork

• Can be used on wooden painting boards, acrylic paintings, clay sculptures, decor pieces and more.

• Fast drying

• Dries clear

• Hard wearing

Handy Hints:

• Matte and Satin Varnish should be shaken gently before use to disperse matting agent.  Over shaking will cause bubbles.

• A coat of Clear Glaze Medium is recommended as a barrier coat prior to varnishing depending on climate and humidity.

• Use Varnish full strength.

• Apply thin layers in a criss-cross motion using a soft but firm bristle brush suitable to surface size.

• Smooth coat with final brushstrokes in the direction of the wood grain.

• Allow to air dry a minimum of an hour before applying additional coats.  Drying time varies depending on climate and humidity.

• Apply three coats before sanding. Sand lightly if 24 hours have lapsed between coats to ensure proper adhesion.

• For alcohol resistant finish or for outdoor use, apply a minimum of 4 to 5 coats of varnish. Allow to cure a minimum of 2 weeks before use.

• If using a hair dryer for surface drying, hold away from the surface and avoid excessive heat which could cause cracking.