Matte Medium lists that it:
- Creates a matte non-reflective finish.
- Dries translucent and matte.
- Increases translucency, adhesion, and paint flow.
- Provides a permanent, non-yellowing, flexible, and water resistant coat when dry.
Matte Varnish lists that it:
- Provides a permanent varnish to protect surfaces.
- Establishes an even, non-glare matte finish.
- Protects against UV damage.
- Reduces color intensity.
- Provides a permanent, non-yellowing, flexible, and water resistant coat when dry.
The photos below show two stands. Both have been block painted then washed with Magic Wash (a mixture of paint and Future Acrylic Floor Polish). This creates a shine over the figure, which is strongest where the wash's color pools. The figure on the left has received a single coat of Matte Varnish, while that on the right has not. Although it is hard to see (because the camera tries to take out the reflection and shine), the white dots in the dark pools of wash are reflections, indicating shiny spots in the paint job. The figures on the left show a large reduction in those reflections, including toning down the darkness of the wash itself. Looking at the second figure from the right on both stands gives you a good representation of how the Matte Varnish helps mute the shine and dark.
I have tried several matte finishes and this is the best so far, as far as having a lower chance of whitening, being easy to apply with a brush, and producing a matte, as opposed to a satin, finish.
I had not thought of using Matte Medium as an overcoat, but with your experimentation I probably won't! The Matte Varnish seems to do the job.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried using Pebeo matte varnish?
No, I can't say that I ever have noticed it for sale at Michael's or the art stores I have gone too recently. Not saying that weren't for sale, just that I had not noticed...
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, my Matte Medium purchase was a mistake. I just decided to go with it once I realized what I did. I mostly use it for the intended purpose: mixing it with acrylic paint to flatten the finish.