{"product_id":"gamblin-gamvar-picture-varnish","title":"Gamblin Gamvar Picture Varnish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamvar Picture Varnish\u003c\/strong\u003e saturates colors in your painting and gives your work a unified and protective surface. Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamvar goes on water-clear, stays water-clear and can be easily and safely removed with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-gamsol-odorless-mineral-spirits?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=gamsol\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGamsol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Gamvar is virtually odorless and ready to apply. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrush apply using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-gamvar-varnish-brush?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=49e181c63\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGamvar Varnish Brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not spray. All Gamvar can be applied when the thickest areas of your painting are thoroughly dry and firm to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow are the approximate coverage estimates for Gamvar. A little goes a long way! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.2 fl oz:  80 square feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 fl oz: 160 square feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.9 fl oz: 320 square feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat types of artwork can Gamvar be applied to?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamvar is an excellent varnish for both oil and acrylic\u003cstrong\u003e***\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003epaintings. It can also be applied to paintings made with water miscible oil color. \u003cbr\u003eGamvar can be used on paintings that have gold or metal leaf incorporated into the artwork as well. (Gamvar Gloss is the best choice in this scenario, as both Gamvar Satin and Gamvar Matte contain matting agents that will detract from the reflective quality of the metal leaf.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamvar is not a suitable choice for watercolor or gouache paintings. Due to the absorbency of these types of paints, Gamvar Satin\/Matte may dry to an uneven or chalky appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***\u003c\/strong\u003e DISCLAIMER for \u003cstrong\u003eacrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e artwork: Some acrylic paintings may require applying an isolation coat , such as the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/golden-isolation-coat?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=isolation-coat\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGolden Isolation Coat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, before varnishing to keep the varnish from sinking in or drying unevenly. An isolation coat\/barrier can help prevent the occurrence of a streaky or blotchy sheen to the varnished acrylic painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does it take for Gamvar varnish to dry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamvar dries purely by solvent evaporation. A single thin coat of Gamvar generally dries tack-free within 18-24 hours.\u003cbr\u003eIn warm dry weather with good air circulation, it is not unheard of for Gamvar to dry in as little as 4-6 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold temperatures and, especially, high humidity will increase dry time by several hours. Climates with higher humidity experience a situation where Gamvar has the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eimpression\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof being tacky, even after all solvent has evaporated away. This happens when humidity levels reach or exceed 75%-85%. Once humidity levels drop, the surface will feel less tacky. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cibMQGj4fPU?si=sik_KCYtY0Lr6JNS\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gamblin","offers":[{"title":"Gloss \/ 4.2 fl oz \/ 125 ml","offer_id":3954870911016,"sku":"GB10054","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss \/ 8.5 fl oz \/ 250 ml","offer_id":43681692877029,"sku":"GB10058","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss \/ 16.9 fl oz \/ 500 ml","offer_id":43681692909797,"sku":"GB10516","price":40.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin \/ 4.2 fl oz \/ 125 ml","offer_id":3954870878248,"sku":"GB10604","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin \/ 8.5 fl oz \/ 250 ml","offer_id":43681692844261,"sku":"GB10608","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte \/ 4.2 fl oz \/ 125 ml","offer_id":3954870845480,"sku":"GB10704","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte \/ 8.5 fl oz \/ 250 ml","offer_id":43681692811493,"sku":"GB10708","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/GamvarGloss4.jpg?v=1747345316","url":"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.sbs\/products\/gamblin-gamvar-picture-varnish","provider":"MC Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}