Jackson's : Oil Varnishes : Picture Varnishes

Jackson's Picture Varnishes are an almost colourless liquid which dries quickly to a clear non-yellowing non-blooming film. Our varnishes are made of acrylic resin, stand linseed oil, and mineral spirit. Use white spirit for cleaning up brushes.

These picture varnishes are a solvent based product and ideal for use on oil-based mediums, not water-based. Another point to consider is the drying time of oil paint. The paint must be thoroughly dry before applying any varnish otherwise water and air particles become trapped between the painting and the varnish and create a whitish sheen. It is also very important to mix the varnish extremely well by shaking the tin thoroughly and leaving it to stand for several minutes so that all the bubbles settle resulting in an opaque fluid ready to apply.