SpectraFix - Natural Glass Varnish & Medium - 16 oz. • bottle
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Product Information
- Milk casein and beeswax bio-polymer formula
- Dries to water-resistant semi-gloss finish
- Works with pastels, watercolors, and acrylics
- Reworkable layers allow easy correction
- Non-sticky surface eliminates glassine need
- UV protection preserves artwork integrity
- Suitable for canvas, paper, wood, ceramic
SpectraFix Natural Glass Varnish & Medium Description
Milk casein and beeswax combine into a protective film that fundamentally changes how you handle finished work. SpectraFix Natural Glass dries water-resistant in minutes, creating a semi-gloss surface tough enough to stack pastel pieces without interleaving sheets, something traditional fixatives can't claim. The bio-polymer formula maintains flexibility rather than turning brittle, adapting to paper expansion and canvas movement without cracking.
This versatility extends beyond protection. Use it as a pouring medium for fluid techniques, build up layered effects by painting over dried applications, or incorporate it into mixed media where you need sealed underlayers. The reworkable nature means you can remove it if needed, unlike permanent synthetic varnishes. Fast drying keeps your workflow moving; the non-sticky finish means coated pieces can be stacked immediately.
Application spans nearly any substrate: canvas, Yupo, ceramic, stone, glass, leather, fabric, wood, gourds, even jewelry. Pastel and watercolor artists particularly benefit, protect finished work without the glare, weight, and expense of glass framing. UV protection helps safeguard lightfast pigments, though direct sunlight remains the enemy of any artwork. Clean finished pieces with a lightly dampened cloth when dust accumulates. The formula stays colorless and won't yellow over time, maintaining the exact colors you applied.