AUXILIARIE - Royal Talens

Varnishes for water colourIt is not usually necessary to varnish a watercolour. A water colour is normally framed behindglass or sealed in some other way. If there is,however, a particular reason to provide a watercolour with maximum protection against moisture,for example moist fingers, then a varnish iscertainly advised.Talens Water colour varnish matt 050Purpose: Making the painting less susceptible to moistureComposition: Colourless, non-yellowing acrylic resin, white spirit,matting agents (silica)141• Dries in a few hours• Little influence on the degree of gloss• Does not yellow• Water resistant when dry, making the painting less susceptible to moisture• Ready for use, do not thin• Apply in one layer and in one direction• Not suitable for extremely absorbent grounds• Shake before use• Clean brushes with white spirit• Highly flammable• Available in: 75 ml and 250 mlTalens Protecting spray 680Purpose: Protecting works carried out in, for example, gouache, water colour and inksComposition: Colourless, non-yellowing acrylic resin, dissolved in,amongst others, white spirit• Short drying time• Layer thickness determines the degree of gloss (a thick layer givesa higher gloss)• Makes matt paint layers more transparent and colours deeper• Does not yellow• Water resistant when dry, making the painting less susceptible to moisture• Store in a cool and dry place• Extremely flammable• Available in: 150 ml and 400 ml (spray cans)water colour